Of course, we'd all prefer to go out and purchase a nice brand new car when our old clunker starts acting up, but for many of us, these difficult economic times just don't allow for such an expensive purchase. It's not just the cost of the new car, but increased insurance costs, interest on a car loan...the list goes on.
It's hard to justify spending several thousands of dollars on a new engine or transmission on a car that's ten or more years old. But a good, tested USED motor or tranny is certainly an option that can cost as little as a few hundred dollars. Have a small, local repair shop do the install and you've saved yourself a bucket load of money!
The savings doesn't stop there. You can find jsut about any part you need from your used parts dealer. Things like oil pans can start leaking for a number of reasons. A new oil pan can run upwards of $500.00 if installed by a dealer. A neighborhood mechanic, on the other hand can pick up a good used pan for as little as $30 and installed for, in some cases around $70. Talk about saving money!
Make sure you buy GUARANTEED used parts. Here at Chuck and Eddie's, parts are guaranteed for a full six months. If you happen to get a part with "issues", you can get a free replacement or refund. If you don't know much about car parts, have your mechanic order them for you. Just specify that you want to replace your parts with guaranteed used components. So if your car starts giving you trouble, don't risk a breakdown. Call your local mechanic for an appointment and tell him "used replacement parts please". Of all the options available to you, installing used parts makes the most sense economically speaking. You'll be helping local businesses stay in business while you're saving a good amount of money you can use for other things...like maybe a weekend road trip in your newly repaired vehicle!
