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Buying Used GM Parts - Guide & Tips

Do you need replacement used GM parts? Our extensive network of GM salvage/junkyards and auto recyclers can be a great place for you to find that incredible good buy of GM used parts. Note the terms "GM Used Salvage Yard Part", "GM Recycled Part", "GM Salvage Part", "GM Quality Replacement Part" or "GM Like Kind Quality Part" refer to GM used parts.

Finding a used part in a modern salvage yard is similar to the shopping experience one would have in a contemporary retail store. Many of our salvage yards and used car part dealers use an advanced part inventory system. Digging through loads of rusty old cars is a job with in itself and a style of business from the past. A wrecked GM car or truck is initially brought into the salvage yard to be dismantled. Then its useable parts get stored in a warehouse. Generally, the fast-moving popular parts such as bumpers, headlights, taillights, radiators, alternators, and seats are standing by on the display shelves.

Our locating service connects you with a major network of salvage yards around the country. Our system will provide you with the essential vehicle/part information and the price within a few seconds. We can save you hours of frustration by eliminating the tedious time spent calling customers and/or salvage yards. Find below some of the salvage yards that may stock the GM parts you are looking for:

We are ready to help you find parts for all GM models such as G15/g1500 VAN, S15 Syclone, Yukon. Note all GM part price quotes are negotiable to an extent, so do not walk out from a deal before trying to barter. For example, if you get a price quote on a Headlight Assembly or Header Panel Assembly for your GM that is only in a reasonable condition, you may be able talk the price down. In general, your used GM part will cost you about half the price of a new GM OEM part.

FYI: Salvage yard dismantles only complete assemblies such as Sliding Door, Bumper Shock, Air Bag Sensor, Electrical Switch, Trunklid / Decklid, Spoiler (Rear), Axle Assembly (Rear), Timing Belt, Roof Panel, Distributor, Voltage Regulator, Fender Inner Panel, Headlight Motor, Steering Gear/Rack & Pinion, Blower Motor, Engine Cradle, Trunklid / Decklid, Interior, Mirror, Door, Engine Oil Cooler and other. This kind of parts is a good candidate for GM quality replacement part. Another good candidate for quality replacement part could be the expensive GM electronic equipment such as audio system, car speakers, radio, stereo and computer.

Note: We do not recommend inexpensive GM mechanical, maintenance parts, or labor-intensive components as candidates for QRP. Save yourself time, money and frustration - Do not buy used mechanical/repair parts such as GM Block Heater Kit, Fuel Temp. Sensor, Muffler Strap, Rocker Shaft, Ignition Distributor, Crush Sleeve, Timing Rail Lining, Cold Start Valve, Fog Light Bracket, Auxiliary Valve Seal, Cam Oiler Tube, Carburetor Base Gasket, A/T Fluid, Fuel Injector Repair Kit, EGR Temperature Sensor, Shock Absorber, Axle Lock Tab, Clutch Bowden Sleeve, Final Drive Gasket Set, Intake Manifold Sleeve and other. Note you can buy a new aftermarket GM mechanical part for a little bit more money but without the possibility of failure after installation.