Over the years, I learned another little handy trick that seems to help when it comes to saving money on parts for my car. You know all of those old “buy here, pay here” car lots? Well, if you run into one that is locally owned, you may get a little deal on any spare parts that they have laying around. Many times, these spare parts are just lying around and cannot be used for anything in the lot. The owners of these little side car dealerships love to make a fast buck and are often more than willing to part with a few vehicle parts to make some fast cash.
pull a part Make the rest of the room resemble a racetrack or an automotive garage. Put a finished piece of plywood or fiberboard on top of a stack of tires to create a night stand. Use a workbench for a desk. Paint spectators on the walls, or hang racks of inexpensive tools which you can often find at garage sales and flea markets. Obviously, the tools you use need to be age appropriate. If you have a ceiling fan in the room, you can paint the blades in bright, racing colors, or using tape, you can create a black-and-white checkered flag effect. Use the same check fabric for window valances and bedding if possible.
Get things up off the floor- most garages have great wall space and rafters that are completely underutilized. Hooks, organizers and cabinets do wonders in garages. My FAVORITE organizing products are from Rubbermaid- it’s so easy to install (I can hang them), it looks neat and organized, and I get a discount because I’m a P.O.!
Mark Barnard and I were talking about a new account we are coaching and training. We were talking about the new client’s database, lead generation practices, follow-up and organization. Mark described it as a “Lead Generation part stores near me“. The client’s database consisted of a disorganized mess; a collection of leads with no priority assigned, follow-up dates or source noted. Yet, it is a large database of leads. Even Linder’s was quite organized and I’m sure that’s why, at least at one point, they were the biggest in the world.
Auto salvage yards can save you loads of money when you need a way to purchase parts for your car. This lonely yard may be in more of a demand than you are aware of. There is no great feeling as when you find out the $300 piece you priced in the auto store is only $40 in a salvage yard. Insurance companies also utilize this form of auto parts to get rid of those vehicles that have been totaled so the recycling process can begin again for cars that are in use.
If you like to change your cars every second month then auto salvage yards are indeed the best option for you. Instead of waiting for your favourite car prices to drop or lunging around at used car depots to get good quality cars, you can easily find a car that will suit your needs at salvage yards.