Buying used car parts from a salvage yard can be tricky if you don't know which parts to avoid and which ones to buy. This article discusses some of the auto parts that you can buy from wreckers without having any worries. 

Body Parts

You can save some significant amount of money if you decide to buy body parts, such as door panels, from salvage yards instead of buying new ones. Cars end up at the wrecking yard for a variety of reasons, such as auto crashes. However, those cars often have many body parts intact. Examine the particular body parts that you wish to buy and confirm that they are free from defects, especially dents.

Rims

Tyre rims are built to withstand all forms of rough treatment on the road. Chances are therefore high that you will get excellent value for your money when you buy rims from auto wreckers. Just make sure that you inspect them for any visible defects, such as cracks and corrosion.

Seats

You need not retain the stained, ripped or worn seats in your car. Salvage yards are goldmines of used seats that can often be as good as new. Your biggest task will be to determine the size of the seats that fit into your car before heading out to the auto wrecking facility. Refer to the manual of your car for the correct seat dimensions so that you don't rely on your eyes alone to determine what will work.

Glass Items

You should never imagine that salvage yards cannot have glass items in a good condition due to the accident history of many of the vehicles that end up in those yards. Rarely do accidents destroy the entire vehicle. It is therefore possible to find intact windshields, side mirrors and other glass components among the usable parts retrieved from a totaled vehicle.

Tyres

Car wrecking yards also offer the discerning buyer a rich collection of used tyres. However, you need to devote some time to studying the markings on the tyres so that you don't buy aging tyres that still look new. This article provides a primer on how to tell the age of a tyre. Don't buy a used tyre that exceeds the age limit set by the manufacturer of your car.

Buying any car parts from a salvage yard needs one to have a critical eye and some information. Take your time and do your homework during the purchase process. The money that you save will add up over time.