The Value of Used Car Parts
Used car parts hold their value well—primarily because parts can be so expensive to replace when purchased new; doubly-so if those new parts are purchased from a dealer. Used car parts are a huge market within the car parts industry, and are a solid choice for consumers.
Of course some used car parts are more valuable than others—especially those on the front-end of the car. As most car accidents are collisions impacting the front-end of your car, they are the most commonly sought-after parts. The front end also contains the most valuable parts of your car, including the engine.
Having said all that, the most valuable used car parts—and not-so-coincidentally our best sellers, are (in no particular order):
- Front Bumpers
Front bumpers, and to a significantly lesser extent back bumpers are the first thing to be damaged in an accident, making them prime meat for used car parts. - Headlights
Headlights are right up there on the frontlines with bumpers, except headlights are even more fragile—making them in constant need of replacing. - Hood
The hood is also regularly damaged in front-end collisions, making it another hot-ticket item on the used car parts aftermarket. - Fenders
Fenders are right up there with bumpers. - Engine
Engines, thanks to all their moving parts are somewhat fragile. If you’ve damaged your engine in an accident, call Logel’s for a quote on a new one today. Engines are a big seller due to cost of a new engine. And they get warn out, or are damaged due to negligence or lack of oil changes, to name a few reasons. - Transmissions
Transmissions are the one part on this list that aren’t in need of constant replacing due to car accidents—they simply wear out. - Wheels/Tires
Another item on the list that aren’t just fragile, but also wear out regularly.
Brand, Model and Popularity
While specific parts of the car are more valuable than others, certain car brands and models are more popular than others. An easy, albeit not entirely effective, way to ascertain vehicle popularity is to simply look at how many models are sharing the road with you. The other way is to talk shop with the Logel’s boys next time you pop by the warehouse.
A brand and model’s overall popularity and accident rate will affect the value of its used car parts.
Where to Buy your Used Car Parts
If you’re in Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge or Guelph, your best source for buying used car parts is Logel’s. Our large state-of-the-art warehouse means easy transactions for quality parts.
