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If you’ve never been to a salvage yard, the idea of visiting one might seem a little intimidating. But if you’re on the hunt for discount auto parts, a salvage yard is the absolute best place to find them. Whether you’re planning your first yard visit soon or you’re simply curious about how these businesses work, our team at Ace Auto Parts has all the details you need to know below.

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You have likely heard or seen radio, television or billboard advertisements for companies that buy junk cars. When you hear this, you may find yourself wondering why anyone would buy a junk car and what they do with those cars. Here are three different things that companies that buy junkers do with those old cars.

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Do you have a car that costs more to repair than it is worth? Or a car you simply cannot sell, no matter how many times you have lowered the price? If so, it may be time to think about selling your car to a junk or salvage yard. A junk or salvage yard purchases cars that other people do not want. The working parts can be pulled off the car and sold to those needing the parts, and the metal can be recycled.

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There comes a time when every vehicle owner must decide whether to junk their aged, worn-down car or take another shot at repairing it. While repairing the old car could mean being able to drive it for a while longer, sometimes repairing the car simply isn’t an economically reliable decision.

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Looking to perform DIY vehicle repairs on the cheap? Perhaps you’re restoring a vintage automobile? Then you should know a salvage yard can offer you a plethora of used car parts at a serious discount. But to find the highest-quality (and longest-lasting) used car parts in the yard, there are a few things you should know. Our team at Ace Auto Parts is sharing those details below.

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Whether you have an old vehicle that’s still in relatively good condition or a total junker that’s just wasting space on your property, you have several options for offloading your dated ride. From getting the word out by mouth or listing your automobile online, here are five of the best ways to sell your old car.

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When looking for a new car, shoppers often hesitate to purchase cars with a salvage title. Despite being routinely reminded to stay away from salvage titled cars, the cars’ low prices and low mileage odometers may still tempt you to purchase the vehicle. There are several reasons why you should still remain cautious of these purchases.

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Need a new windshield? Did you know you don’t necessarily have to buy and install a brand new piece of glass? If you can find the appropriate windshield for your vehicle at a salvage yard, you can purchase that instead and save a considerable amount of cash. But buying a used windshield may not be for everyone, so it’s important to understand the advantages and potential drawbacks of taking the used auto glass route.

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When you decide it’s time to get rid of your junk car, you may be wondering what the next step is. At Ace Auto Parts, we purchase old cars and find another use for their parts. If you’re interested in getting cash for your old junk car, contact Ace Auto Parts to learn more about our process. Prior to calling, however, there are a few ways you can ensure the process runs as smoothly as possible.

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It makes sense to drive an older car for a number of reasons, most notably the savings of owning the car outright rather than making monthly payments and if you're comfortable with it, you don't need as much insurance as required by a loan provider. However, when a car gets to the point in which it is no longer reliable you may realize you need to reevaluate whether to continue driving the car at which point you have to make a decision about what to do with it.

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