The Evolution of Car Parts: From Salvage Yards to Online Inventories

Ever been to a junk yard or salvage yard?

Maybe you’ve looked for a hard to find part and that’s where your mechanic told you to head.
Not long ago, finding a replacement car part meant hours of digging through dusty salvage yards – not fun and very time consuming.
Nowadays, all you do is click a few times online. At A Plus Auto in Lexington, Kentucky, we’ve transitioned from old practices to new systems for tracking our inventory to serve our community better. We’ve witnessed this transformation firsthand.

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Conventional Wisdom Says New Parts Last Longer – Here’s Why Used Parts Can Outperform

At A Plus Auto, we specialize in challenging this assumption through years of hands-on experience with quality-used automotive parts. Our research and daily work with vehicles reveals an unexpected truth – properly sourced and tested used parts often match or exceed the performance of their new counterparts. Let’s explore why the age of a part doesn’t always determine its reliability, and how choosing quality used components benefits both your wallet and your vehicle’s performance.

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Exploring the Benefits of Recycling Car Parts: A Sustainable Choice

The answer might surprise you. At A Plus Auto, we’ve discovered every vehicle holds untold value, even at the end of its road. Here in Lexington, Kentucky, we’re transforming the way people think about automotive recycling, turning what some see as waste into sustainable solutions. Our team has successfully placed over 140,000 quality parts back into service, each one shipped within 24 hours to keep vehicles running and our environment thriving.

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