Posted on 4/5/2024 4:00 AM By Ace Auto Parts
If you’ve ever taken your care into a used auto parts store looking for a part, the service technician may have asked you if you want OEM, aftermarket, or genuine auto parts. Although the differences are often subtle, there can be a significant difference in the level of quality of each. Below we explain the differences between each and which is best for your car. Ace Auto Parts carries a wide selection of auto parts. If you are looking for a specific auto component, please ask us.
Posted on 3/1/2024 4:00 AM By Ace Auto Parts
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.
Posted on 2/16/2024 5:00 AM By Ace Auto Parts
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.
Posted on 10/20/2023 4:00 AM By Ace Auto Parts
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.
Posted on 8/3/2023 4:00 AM By Ace Auto Parts
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.
Posted on 4/27/2023 4:00 AM By Ace Auto Parts
When your car requires new parts, you can either buy them new or used. When deciding which parts to buy, there are several factors to consider.
Posted on 2/6/2023 4:00 AM By Ace Auto Parts
Your vehicle’s headlights play an integral role in your ability to drive safely, especially when you’re driving in the rain, snow, or at night. And when your headlights start having issues, fixing the problem as promptly as possible — whether that means a quick repair or installing replacement lights — is crucial for your safety.
Posted on 1/5/2023 5:10 AM By Ace Auto Parts
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.
Posted on 12/12/2022 4:45 AM By Ace Auto Parts
The costs associated with maintaining and repairing a vehicle can add up quickly. Luckily, several vehicle repairs and must-do maintenance actions are easy to perform at home. You don’t need a ton of automobile knowledge to get the job done, and even better, performing DIY vehicle maintenance can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars. That’s especially true if you also opt to purchase quality used auto parts from a reputable salvage yard.
Posted on 11/21/2022 4:44 AM By Ace Auto Parts
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.