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It's happened to everyone: you take your car in for what seems to be relatively minor repairs and wind up facing a bill that's incredibly high for what often seems like small, easily replaceable parts. In many cases, the auto repair shop doesn't have much influence in the price of auto parts, since manufacturers sell many of them at high markups. Stewart's Used Parts, expert auto recyclers in Pleasant Valley, CT, explains which parts you're almost always better off buying used.

  • Exterior trim. Whether you've been in a minor fender bender or just missing a piece, you might think those little decorative trim pieces on your car are easy to find and cheap to replace. However, this usually isn't the case, especially if you try to buy from the dealer, so check out a used auto parts store first.
  • Interior pieces. This includes the seats, pieces of dashboard trim, cigarette lighters, and all of the little parts you may not even have noticed before. New, these parts can be very expensive, but you can get used parts that are just as good for a fraction of the cost.
  • Window glass. The price of the glass is one of the biggest expenses of replacing a window, so getting a used one is a great option. If there is no visible damage, a used window will last just as long as a new one from the dealer.

These are just a few of the ways Stewart's Used Parts saves you money. To find out if they have the part you need, call (800) 726-0871 or just drop by the shop today.

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