Have you got an old car that’s nearing the end of its life? Don’t let it go to waste – you can make hundreds or even thousands of dollars in cash by selling your used auto parts!
The key is knowing what your buyers want, assessing your parts’ condition, and what the rough market value of each part is to make parting out your car a worthwhile exercise.
While various auto wreckers and online shopping websites like eBay and Amazon will have differing prices and demand for certain parts, here are some of the best-selling car parts and accessories you can put up for sale.
1. Radiators
Your car’s radiator is essential for keeping your engine cool so that it doesn’t overheat. While radiators typically last between 15 – 20 years, cars with a cracked or malfunctioning radiator won’t last very long on the road; the risk of blowing up the engine is too dangerous to ignore.
As soon as the driver notices issues with their radiator, they’ll be looking fast for a replacement to ensure they can keep running their car safely. So, if you have a used radiator that is still in great working condition, you can expect to fetch a good price for it.
2. Suspension parts
Your car’s suspension system is what prevents you from bouncing around over potholes and bumps in the road. It’s made up of two key parts: shock absorbers (or ‘shocks’) and struts.
Shocks are a set of hydraulic pumps that are designed to absorb the impact of any jolts to your car, helping to reduce the amount of movement and keep your tyres in contact with the road at all times to ensure a smooth and safe ride.
The struts are the structural components of your suspension that link together the shocks, coil springs, spring seats, bearing, and steering knuckle. They also help with shock absorption and steering your car.
Different cars may be equipped with either a set of shocks or struts on each wheel, so you should have a good look underneath your car to see what you’ve got and consider if they’re still in good working condition to be sold to someone else.
3. Car battery
Finding a car battery replacement is high on the list for many passionate car owners who don’t want to give up their old and beloved vehicle. You can expect to get some fast cash for your second-hand battery, and other accessories such as chargers and jump starters could also fetch you a few extra bucks.
4. Headlights and taillights
Driving around with broken car lights is a surefire way to get yellow stickered, so you can imagine that there are plenty of buyers for headlights and taillights to replace their own.
Instead of spending more money on a mechanic to install new lights, more buyers are choosing to save a bit extra by buying second-hand car lights and installing them themselves.
5. Interior car parts and accessories
In 2022, almost every driver wants to enhance their driving experience and stay connected on the road with accessories like dash-cams, car chargers, and bluetooth car kits.
Instead of spending thousands to upgrade to a newer car with all the latest tech features, drivers are opting to save more with more affordable, add-on accessories.
Other interior parts like seat covers, rugs, and LED lighting are also in hot demand from drivers who want to customise their car’s look and feel to their own tastes, or to simply refurbish a worn and faded interior.
Where can I sell car parts for cash near Perth WA?
Selling auto parts online takes time and effort, and taking your car apart by yourself can be a difficult and even hazardous process if you’re not an experienced mechanic. Worse, your efforts may be wasted if your car’s make and model isn’t as common or in-demand for the unique parts it may have.
If you’d rather not go through this process on your own, a quicker and fuss-free way to sell your car for parts is to bring it into your local auto wreckers. If your car has some damage, there may still be some parts worth selling.
At Advanced Auto Wreckers, we have decades of experience, industry connections, and knowledge necessary to provide a thorough assessment of your car and what each part may be worth.
To find out if your old car is worth anything, all you need to do is give us a call or bring your car down to our wrecking yard, and we’d be happy to assist you.