How used auto parts

can benefit the environment

When it comes to purchasing parts for vehicle maintenance, motorists have a plethora of choices. In addition to new parts, used parts are often available. Although it can be tempting to go for brand new items, the use of secondhand auto parts can benefit both your wallet and the environment.

Used auto parts are typically inexpensive, making them a viable option for fix-it-yourselfers that are working with a tight budget. Additionally, this cost-cutting measure helps you create less waste when compared to buying all new components every time you perform vehicle maintenance. While buying secondhand can result in savings of 30-50 percent or more compared to purchasing brand new parts, its impact on the environment is also profound.

By embracing used auto parts instead of buying all new items, several tonnes of waste is saved from hitting landfills annually. This includes remanufactured parts like starters and water pumps as well as those that have been resold after being removed from previous vehicles such as engines and transmissions. The use of these recycled components keeps usable materials out of junk yards while reducing the need to strip down entire cars for scrap metal and other components such as fluids and rubber hoses that must be disposed of safely at licensed facilities.