| When searching for a damaged repairable vehicle | | | | savings that can be made in comparison to buying a |
| there are several points to consider - but did you | | | | car from a dealer, not only are you saving the huge |
| know that buying used car parts could help you to | | | | profits some dealers roll into their prices but also you |
| save a lot of cash? Read below how we look at why | | | | pay a substantial amount less than the retail cost due |
| you should consider replacing used car parts as | | | | to the damage which can often be repaired for a lot |
| opposed to new and other ways to save on money | | | | less than the margin you save between the price |
| when purchasing an accident damaged car. | | | | you pay and car showroom prices. If you Google |
| How buying used car parts help you obtain a much | | | | unrecorded salvage you will find many of the UK's |
| newer vehicle than you may have previously | | | | leading salvage companies offering full descriptions of |
| imagined. Buying an accident damaged vehicle can be | | | | the cars they have on offer with colour photographs |
| a daunting task if you don't follow a few pointers, | | | | showing the damaged areas. |
| firstly understanding the basics of how intense the | | | | These online salvage dealers can save you a lot of |
| damage really is would be the first and foremost | | | | time that you may have previously wasted driving up |
| factor to consider, also are you going to complete | | | | and down the country looking for your next bargain, |
| the repairs yourself or have a professional vehicle | | | | some salvage dealers even offer a price complete |
| body repair centre carry out the repairs for you? | | | | including repair back to the vehicles former pre |
| Obviously making the repairs to the salvage car | | | | accident condition with all car parts fitted and painted |
| yourself will greatly reduce the costs to yourself and | | | | if required and still with great savings to you. |
| assist you with more money to spend initially on a | | | | The savings that can be achieved are dependent on |
| newer vehicle. Car Breakers, Scrapyards, Salvage | | | | the category of the vehicle you choose to buy. Cat |
| auctions can really help as they showcase many | | | | A & Cat B vehicles are not available to be |
| vehicles in one location. Online Auction sites offer a | | | | purchased by members of the public and can only be |
| wide range of vehicles in all salvage categories | | | | sold onto car breakers and the car spares sold off to |
| including CAT C salvage, CAT D salvage and | | | | replenish the cost of the car. Cat C vehicles are |
| unrecorded salvage which obviously usually | | | | where the repair costs of the vehicle are greater |
| commands a higher price. | | | | than the value of the vehicle (in the insurance |
| Many people prefer to only opt for unrecorded | | | | companies view) Cat D vehicles are categorised by |
| salvage as this category has no 'bad history' attached | | | | the cost of repair being less than the value of the |
| with it as it is very unlikely to be placed on the Hpi | | | | vehicle. |
| vehicle alert register. As we previously stated buying | | | | Unrecorded salvage is exactly as described |
| car salvage can be a daunting task if you don't follow | | | | 'unrecorded' by any Hpi register of the vehicles |
| a few simple rules. Along with the obvious making | | | | accident status. However it is paramount that any |
| stringent checks to the extent of the damage can | | | | person selling an unrecorded salvage vehicle should |
| severely cause you to 'go over budget' with your | | | | disclose to any potential purchaser of the vehicles |
| repair costs if you don't allow for unseen breakages | | | | true history. More money saving tips on buying auto |
| and damage that you didn't spot when you first | | | | salvage vehicles. If your unsure of the true extent of |
| checked over the car. | | | | the damage in question take a qualified mechanic or |
| Another Major factor to consider is the cost of the | | | | better still body repair specialist with you. |
| car parts that you will need to purchase in order to | | | | Ask questions, do your homework, check dealers |
| get the vehicle back into a roadworthy condition. | | | | forecourts for current market values and make sure |
| Initial checking with manufacturers or Breakers yards | | | | you save a little back in your budget for 'unexpected' |
| for the price of all the car parts required before you | | | | damage/breakages. Look at using used car parts |
| commit to any purchase is always good advice. Car | | | | where possible but always check the condition of any |
| Breakers can offer very competitive quotes for car | | | | used car spares you use on the vehicle especially |
| spares as they usually supply parts from a previously | | | | mechanical parts, use reputable car breakers to buy |
| accident damaged vehicle. These car parts are usually | | | | your parts from who offer exchange or even better |
| in nearly new condition and save up to 80% against | | | | money back guarantees on faulty/unusable car parts. |
| the cost of new main dealer car spares prices. | | | | Consider the price cost very carefully haggle where |
| Generally, New parts are obviously more expensive | | | | possible, salvage dealers still have a 'mark up' in their |
| than used car parts so the cheapest option would be | | | | price and will often take a lesser amount than |
| to get online at many of the car breakers websites. | | | | advertised. |
| Using 2nd hand car spares for your vehicle repair can | | | | Don't always think because a car is unrecorded it is |
| often in effect mean you have more funds initially to | | | | the better deal, you will pay more than a Cat C or |
| spend on the salvage car in question, enabling you to | | | | Cat D due to its no history status but come to the |
| buy a newer car than if you were to repair it using | | | | time you want to sell you should make any potential |
| new car parts. Many people who buy salvage vehicles | | | | buyer aware of the cars true history. Check online |
| use parts locating websites daily as a good source | | | | websites for auto salvage dealers, there are many |
| for finding the lowest quotes from a vast network | | | | dealers now offering their up to date portfolio of |
| of car breakers as you connect with all the car | | | | damaged repairables online, also check out salvage |
| breakers with only a few clicks of your mouse. | | | | auction websites where you actually get to see the |
| Car salvage as been big business for a few decades | | | | true value a car will fetch when offered to public |
| due to the rising number of people recognising the | | | | auction. |