Cheap DIY fixes with Used Auto Parts – Part 2 – Battery Replacement
Owning a car is expensive. Car payments, gas, insurance and parking add up. Compound those costs with the price of making repairs and regular maintenance appointments and you have the perfect recipe for a stress headache. Logic tells us that mechanic shops make money or they wouldn’t be in business. By charging high rates for labor and materials, shop owners line their wallets. Cutting corners where it’s reasonable is the best way to save money, and making DIY repairs using cheap used auto parts is a huge relief for those on a tight budget.
A single wiper blade costs about $25 from a dealer or mechanic to replace. If you buy new wiper blades from a parts store you can find them for about $7. Why pay so much for a thin strip of rubber? That’s ridiculous! NYC Auto Salvage and Glass has a variety of wiper blade types that are just as good as new or lightly used for just cents on the dollar, and we’ll even tell you how to install them yourself.
Before replacing the wiper blades, be sure they aren’t failing to perform due to being dirty. A kitchen scratch pad and a little elbow grease is all you need to clean them up. If that doesn’t work, then you probably do need to replace them. To remove, just pinch the rubber on the end of the wiper and slide it off. If it’s resistant, use a flat head screw driver to help pry it off. Toss it in the garbage and slide the new rubber blades back on the wiper blade brackets. It only takes a couple minutes and is so easy it’ll blow your mind.
NYC Auto Salvage and Glass is New York’s premier provider of cheap used auto parts. Call us at 718-297-9797 today to find the perfect wiper blades for your car. Don’t forget to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.
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Cheap DIY fixes with Used Auto Parts – Part 1 – Battery Replacement
Everyone who owns a car must eventually face the reality of making repairs. The cost of repairs depends upon the purchase price of parts and the cost of labor. Money doesn’t grow on trees, and repairs add up fast. One of the best ways to save money on repairs is to do them yourself. A quick YouTube tutorial, a little time and effort and a few cheap used auto parts is all you need to make the repairs yourself and reduce your overall costs.
A used battery costs so much less than the $70-$100 that dealers and parts stores charge for new batteries. At NYC Auto Salvage and Glass we carry a wide selection of batteries and can certainly help you find what you need at deep discounts. Parts are high quality and in working order so you know your used battery will hold a charge and keep your car operable.
To replace your car battery, disconnect the negative cable from the negative battery post first. This post will be marked with a “-“ sign. Next, disconnect the positive cable marked with a “+” sign. If your battery has a security bracket holding it in place, disconnect it. Lift the battery off of the plate and set it aside. Using an old, stiff bristled tooth brush scrub the connectors on the ends of the cables clean with a solution of baking soda and water. Baking soda is a base substance while battery contents are acidic. The chemical reaction will clean any corrosion from the connectors and keep the electrical current flowing without interruption. Don’t forget to rinse.
Place the new used battery on the support plate and reconnect the support bracket, if you have one. Connect the positive cable first, repeated by the negative cable. Make sure the cables do not slide from side to side and are securely in place. Start your car. Voila!
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NYC Auto Salvage warns of Common Fake Car Problem Scams – Offers Cheap Auto Parts to Fix Real Car Problems
Shysters are everywhere, and local NYC mechanics are no exception. For every trustworthy mechanics out there, an equal and opposite scam artist lurks. Being in the auto salvage business for decades, we’ve heard some doozies, but these fake car problems mechanics fabricate to make a little extra cash really take the cake.
• Blinker fluid is low.
• Muffler bearings are shot.
• Horn is about to go dead.
• The horn motor is blown.
• Drive shaft stabilizer is worn out
• Your flux capacitor is worn out. (LOL this is the best.)
• The halogen fluid in the headlights is low.
• One tire isn’t touching the ground.
• Only ¾ of the tires are turning.
• The back-up tranny is out.
• The anti-lock brakes system is jammed and won’t unlock.
• The windshield is warped from the sun.
While these rip-offs may be hilarious to scammers, many New Yorkers have lost a lot of money. At NYC Auto Salvage and Glass, we never pull the wool over any of our customers’ eyes. We provide honest repairs and services. If something is wrong with your vehicle and needs to be fixed, we’ll tell you. If your repair is cheap and quick, we’ll tell you that too.
Need parts to take to your mechanic? We’ve got you covered. We provide perfectly functioning parts, replacement mirrors, glass and more for just about every make and model of car imaginable. Call us today to find everything you need for your vehicle at 718-297-9797. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to receive discount offers and read our customer feedback.
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NYC Auto Salvage and Glass Helps Relieve Used Auto Part Shopper’s Rage
You know what’s a pain in the neck? Trying to order replacement auto parts online. It seems like every major parts distributor wants your VIN number, driver’s license, the last four digits of your social security number, credit card info, blood type, credit report and medical history just to order a simple part! Ok, so we’re exaggerating a little bit, but not by much.
Repairing a car or pickup is expensive and time consuming the way it is. Why does it have to take 45 minutes of filling out an online form just to order an oil pump? You can’t even search for cylinders without signing up for accounts these days. After you do that, be prepared to welcome a barrage of telemarketing calls!
If you’re working on breathing life back into your old car or truck, you’re probably just as frustrated as everyone else. Forget calling major retailers. You’ll never get them on the phone without screaming at an automated system and rage pounding your phone’s key pad for a half hour. Give up. Call us. We’ll help you.
NYC Auto Salvage and Glass is New York’s favorite place to save money on used auto parts, interior parts, replacement glass and more. An organized system ensures customer service representatives are able to find exactly the parts you need quickly. The best part? We won’t put you on hold or force you to communicate with a robotic voice. We actually have real customer service reps who are happy to help you out.
All of our used auto parts and repairs are guaranteed, and we work hard to keep our customers coming back for life. Call New York City Auto Salvage and Glass at 718-297-9797 to find the replacement auto parts, mirrors, windshields and so much more that you need. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to receive discount offers and read our customer feedback.
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The Most Commonly Replaced Cheap Auto Parts in NYC
Being a relatively new invention, the automobile is far from perfect. Many parts wear out on a regular basis and must be repaired or replaced. The most common part replacements are on the parts of the motor and chassis that do the grunt work. The weakest links are, drum roll please:
Tires – made of steel and rubber, tires are bound to wear out in time. Perpetual pressure, the weather, abuses from normal driving take their toll. Not replacing tires is not a good plan. When they wear down, the chances of experiencing a dangerous blowout increase dramatically.
Brakes – the most important safety mechanism on your vehicle is the brakes. Without properly functioning brakes, your car is a fatal accident waiting to happen. Brake pads, drums, hydraulics and fluid levels can all affect how well brakes work. Save tons of money off of brakes and brake systems when you go through a salvage yard.
Clutch/Transmission – tranny’s need to be replaced eventually, especially in cars with manual transmissions. A stick shift is difficult to learn how to drive, and even experienced drivers occasionally grind the gears while shifting.
USA Auto Salvage and Glass has a wide varied of used, cheap auto parts like standard and automatic replacement transmissions, brake systems, tires and more at a fraction of the price of buying new. Call us today to find everything you need for your vehicle at 718-297-9797. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to receive discount offers and read our customer feedback.
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