Recent changes in the economy have affected consumers around the world. People have started to adapt by cutting back on spending and looking for deals and discounts wherever they can. Two main expenses that the average consumer has to face are housing and car expenses.

Many consumers have put off buying a new vehicle because they don’t want to spend the money until it is absolutely necessary. This trend has caused an increase in the demand for auto parts. When it comes to buying auto parts, consumers have many options. They can buy new auto parts from a dealer for an auto parts store or they can search for used auto parts; which are cheaper than buying new parts.

Searching for used auto parts can be easy if you know where to go to find them. Depending on the area you live in, there may or may not be a local auto salvage yard. This is the best place to buy used auto parts. There are two different types of car wrecking yards. One is a pull-it-yourself yard where you pay an entrance fee to enter the yard and remove the pieces you’re looking for yourself and pay for them once you’ve removed them. The other type of yard is a full service yard where you tell the seller what part you need and they will take it away for you.

There are advantages and disadvantages to both options. The nice thing about tossing it yourself is that the parts are cheap. The downside is that you pay an entry fee and you have to take time out of your day to search for the piece and get it out, or you may not find it. The advantage of a full service yard is that you tell them what you need and they locate the right part for you and pick it up. This option is convenient, which is why you generally pay more for pieces in these types of yards.