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Salvage Yards 101: How They Work & What to Expect

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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How Common Car Parts Are Recycled

When you look at your car, it can seem like a collection of random, unfamiliar pieces. While all the different auto parts work together to keep your vehicle running, many pieces are made of useful materials capable of being transformed into other products. When a car is classified as a total loss, the parts inside remain useful and valuable.

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Have You Been in a Fender Bender? We Have the Auto Parts!

When it comes to a fender bender, there are several parts you may have to purchase to restore your vehicle fully. Ace Auto Parts carries fenders and other used auto parts that will fit on your car. Visit our junkyard and find out if we have the part you need. You can also call ahead or visit our online auto parts store to see if we have a part you want.

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What Does a Company That Buys Junk Cars Do? Salvage Yards Explained

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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Used Car Battery Guide: Signs You Need a New Car Battery & Tips for Buying Used

If you are in need of a car battery, but money is tight, or you do not plan on keeping the car for long, you may be considering a used battery. You can often buy used batteries at junkyards and salvage yards. However, as you search the cars in the junkyards for batteries, there are a few things you need to look for and pay attention to. Knowing what to look for can help you find a used battery that still has some life left in it. Here are a few things to consider when buying a used car battery.

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Steps to Take Prior to Selling Your Car to a Junkyard

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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Is There Any Benefit to Replacing Headlights in Pairs?

When you bring your car into our service center to change a headlight, you may want both headlights changed. Although this is considered standard practice, the question may be, "Is changing both lights necessary?"

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6 Signs You Have a Bad or Failing Radiator

The radiator has one job and it's an important one: to keep your engine from overheating. Internal combustion engines produce a lot of heat when in use. The coolant in your vehicle circulates through the engine and the radiator, absorbs the heat and uses the air passing through the radiator to cool it down.

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The Causes of Uneven Wheels & Benefits of Balancing Your Tires

Not having your tires and wheels balanced on a regular basis can result in undesirable side effects. Stop by Ace Auto Parts to get your car back in tip-top shape today!

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The Pros & Cons of Used Car Tires From a Junkyard

Tires can be expensive. If a tire on your car blows out or you need to purchase a new set, you have a decision to make. You have to decide whether to invest in new tires for your car or whether you should purchase used ones. Learning the pros and cons of used car tires will help you decide which is the better option for you. Here are a couple of the pros and cons of buying used car tires.

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