Auto parts: new and used parts for your car

Search by the OEM part number, not the name: it's stamped on the part itself or found by VIN in catalogs. The same car model can use different parts depending on year and trim.

Body panels, glass and interior are fine used from a breaker. Brakes, suspension and anything safety-related — only new: quality aftermarket (Bosch, TRW, Sachs) matches the original.

Donor car mileage, a video of it running before removal, compression per cylinder, and whether there's an install warranty. Reputable breakers give 14–30 days to test with returns.

The rule is simple: anything that brakes, steers or holds — new (original or quality aftermarket). Body panels, glass, lights, interior — fine used from a breaker. Electronics (modules, sensors) only with a return option: testing them before installation is nearly impossible.

Photograph the number on your old part — that's the most precise reference. Online catalogs (by VIN or make/year) show interchangeable numbers. When unsure, ask about the donor car: year, engine size, body type — one mismatch is reason enough to double-check.

Tread above 5 mm and age under 5 years (DOT code on the sidewall) is a working half-price option. Tires older than 7 years are unsafe regardless of tread: the compound hardens. Check sidewalls for bulges and patches — either one means walk away.