When you are faced with a potentially costly repair on your vehicle it almost always raises the question ‘should you buy new or used car parts?’ Like anything, there are advantages and disadvantages to both.

Here are some of the pros and cons of both new and used car parts.

Pros of new car parts:

• Guaranteed genuine parts.
• Easier to choose as you are limited to your vehicle’s OEM.
• No compatibility issues. You can be certain that the part you are buying is authentic and will fit your vehicle.
• Covered by a lengthy warranty.
• Most up-to-date car parts.

Cons of new car parts:

• More expensive. It is estimated new parts cost around 60% more than used parts.
• Limited number of authorised sellers.
• Can take a long time to be delivered.

Pros of used car parts:

• Inexpensive and a good mechanic will know where to source quality used car parts.
• Good quality. Used car parts are normally original OEM parts.
• A huge variety is available; many scrap car yards offer a vast range of used car parts from all sorts of manufacturers.
• Fast availability.
• Environmentally-friendly.

Cons of used car parts:

• Inconsistent quality. If you don’t know what to look for you may end up with poor quality. However, if you are dealing with someone who knows their car parts you can be confident you will get good quality used parts.
• Too much choice. It can be overwhelming to choose from the many compatible used parts on the market.
• Shorter warranties.

Ultimately, used car parts can vastly reduce the cost of repairs to your vehicle. Unless you have very deep pockets, the advantages of buying used parts are significant. When you purchase from a trusted source like Birmingham Auto Break, you can be sure that you are receiving the highest quality car parts from a reliable team of vehicle experts.

Why Buy Your Used Car Parts From Us?

Huge choice

Serving Birmingham and the surrounding areas of Solihull, Walsall, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Redditch and Bromsgrove means we are never short of car parts. Our scrap car collection services cars from all manufacturers coming in for recycling. From these vehicles, we are able to recycle numerous car parts and sell them to you at affordable prices.

Guaranteed safety

Your safety is our number one priority. Every used car part we sell is safety checked and compliant with safety laws. When it comes to used car parts, we have the expertise and skills to recondition used parts to ensure their safety and reliability.

Cost effective

We are confident that we won’t be beaten on price. We endeavour to offer you the best quality used car parts, at the best prices, in Birmingham and the surrounding areas.

Environmentally-friendly

When you scrap a car you are essentially recycling. Reusing car parts is more sustainable than using new car parts. Every scrap car that comes into our yard is an opportunity to recycle more used car parts. We remove quality parts and parts that can be used to repair another car in order to prolong their life cycle.

Unbeatable service

When it comes to scrap cars and car parts, we know our stuff. We are Birmingham’s leading scrap yard. We are more than a scrap yard and yes, although we can help people get the best value for their scrap vehicle, our expertise doesn’t end there. We also work closely with Euro 24 Hour Recovery and, should you ever break down, we will get you back on the road as quickly as possible.

We are a reliable, trustworthy team who have been dealing in scrap cars and used car parts for many years for customers in Solihull to Sutton Coldfield and Bromsgrove and beyond. When you purchase your used car parts from us, you are guaranteed quality at a price you can afford. Get in touch today to find out what we have in stock.