Finding used auto parts for your car or truck can be challenging if you do not have a salvage yard near you, but some options can make the process easier. Shopping online for used auto parts is becoming a very real option for many people and allows you to choose parts from many different vehicles. 

Online Retail Sites

When considering taking your search for used auto parts online, there are some sites that list parts from all over the country and allow you to search for the part you need by price, distance, or condition. The websites take all the information from the salvage operators and the used parts retailers and put it all in one place so you can search and sort the data to find a list of parts from which to choose.

The part's condition, the location of the yard it is in, the price it is selling for, and the contact information for the seller are all included in the listing, so you can call and get information about the part if you need to. The listing typically includes pictures of the parts, allowing you to see what you are buying before making your final purchase. If there is a warranty on the part, the listing will include that information, or you can call the seller to verify that before the purchase is finalized. 

Some of these large retail sites list parts from all over the world, so you may need to be specific about where you want to buy from and what you are willing to pay for shipping. Sometimes, a part that is in great shape but is overseas will be far too expensive to import because of the shipping costs and potential tariffs or taxes on the item. 

Salvage Yard Listings

It is common for some large salvage yards to run their own used auto parts sites and sell parts directly, so if you can't find the parts you need on a larger classified site, you can use a search engine and find the seller's direct site. Most of these salvage yards will list the parts in inventory on the site along with the price and condition of each item.

They may also list interchange information or have a search feature that allows you to search the part by make, model, and year, then return results from all the parts that will fit, including interchangeable items from other vehicles. This information can make locating a part for your vehicle easier and open up more options when you are ready to purchase a part. 

If the seller does not include pictures of the parts on the website, call them and ask about the condition. Often the pieces are still on a car if there are no pictures, so the salvage yard operator may need to pull the part and send you pictures when you call them.  

Check out a salvage yard or online retailer of used car parts for more information.