subject: Finding Parts For Used Cars [print this page] Finding Parts For Used Cars Finding Parts For Used Cars
Buying a used car can be a great investment if you can find a car that has been given consistent and thorough maintenance. If you can find a great used vehicle, you'll get the most for your money. But one of the difficult parts of buying a used vehicle is finding parts when it comes time to repair the car, especially if the manufacturer has discontinued the car that you have purchased. But it's not impossible. Listed below are a few great places to find parts for used cars that have been discontinued.
If you are driving around a discontinued vehicle, like an old Subaru Loyale wagon for example, you might think finding Subaru Loyale parts at a dealership would be impossible. Not true. Even though the manufacturer no longer makes the car, the dealership may still stock the parts that you need. Don't write off the dealership. Make sure to give them a call first.
Another great place to find used parts is at a junkyard. Junkyards have hundreds of car parts on hand for used and discontinued cars, but the trouble with a junkyard might be finding it. Because they have such extensive inventory, you might have to make a trip out to the junkyard to make sure it's the right part before you buy it. Another great place to look is online. Auction websites and car part websites have a variety of different options that are easy to search through. With a little luck, you'll find the part you need.
