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Common Mistakes People Make when Visiting a Salvage Yard

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Shopping for auto parts is no different than shopping for anything else—if you’re going to an auto parts store. However, if you’re heading to a salvage junkyard in Fort Myers, FL, to pull the parts yourself, it’s important to understand just how different a salvage yard is from your average auto parts store. Many people make the same mistakes when they’re salvaging for the first time. Keep reading to learn what those mistakes are, so you can avoid making them too.

 

Not Bringing the Entry Fee

Salvage yards typically charge a small fee to enter the yard. While this isn’t a problem for most people, the mistake newcomers often make is not bringing that fee in cash. Because the entrance fee is usually only $1 or $2, most yards won’t allow you to pay for that fee with a credit card. Make sure you bring some singles with you so that you can enter the yard and start salvaging.

 

Not Bringing Your Own Tools

If you’re going to a self-service salvage yard, you’ll need to provide your own tools for removing the parts that you need. Make sure you know in advance what tools are required to remove those parts, and double-check that you’ve packed them all. The last thing you want is to find the perfect part, only to realize that you’re not able to remove it from the vehicle it’s in; however, if it did happen to you, rest assured that you wouldn’t be the first one to do this.

 

Not Wearing the Right Clothes

Salvaging for used auto parts is a dirty job, and comes with a few hazards as well. It’s important that you wear the right clothing when entering the yard so that you can protect yourself from injuries while salvaging. Generally speaking, you should have gloves, thick pants like jeans, and a long-sleeve shirt; consider wearing a coverall to keep dirt and grease off your clothes. And, of course, many yards won’t even let you inside unless you’re wearing sturdy, close-toed shoes.

 

Not Getting Parts Marked

Finally, if you’re bringing in the old part with you to ensure you get a good match (which is definitely a good idea), make sure that you get it marked by a front desk attendant. This simple marking shows them that you brought the part in with you, so you don’t have to pay for it on your way back out.

 

If you can avoid these common mistakes when you salvage for car parts in Fort Myers, FL, you’re sure to have a much better experience.

 

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