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  • @goochi5544
    @goochi55448 сағат бұрын

    Yep its a scam. The charge too much for used parts.

  • @ChavezDIY
    @ChavezDIY23 сағат бұрын

    I've gone to LKQ Pick Your Part. I've had a good experience. You can setup an online account and pick yards in your area and they'll notify you when a car you want arrives at the lot. You can also view inventory and prices online. I pulled a couple of Acura OEM axles a few years back. I replaced the boots and grease with an OEM boot kit. They have maps an alphanumeric system to find the exact location of the car you find in their inventory.

  • @user-ri4mt8rq5j
    @user-ri4mt8rq5jКүн бұрын

    Half of the parts they sell are over priced, so what i do is go there ànd ask if they have cars like mine and how much the part is gonna cost b4 i go in

  • @gearhead_automotive2031
    @gearhead_automotive2031Күн бұрын

    @@user-ri4mt8rq5j they usually have that window inside the yard and you would have to pay. You can also go on their website and check from home before you burn your gas and time going there.

  • @kiwiwelch3620
    @kiwiwelch3620Күн бұрын

    Thats just California

  • @PrevostNewbie
    @PrevostNewbie2 күн бұрын

    My brother, this is not in Simi Valley. I think you mean Sun Valley.

  • @gearhead_automotive2031
    @gearhead_automotive20312 күн бұрын

    @@PrevostNewbie yes, you're correct, I've been calling it Simi Valley since I was a teen. Thank you for the correction

  • @oldschoolromano5056
    @oldschoolromano50563 күн бұрын

    Sad part they won't sell you a full car

  • @gearhead_automotive2031
    @gearhead_automotive20313 күн бұрын

    @@oldschoolromano5056 they used to, I heard people would buy entire cars bit someone had an accident and sued. They stopped selling whole cars. The Santa Fe Springs, CA sells some cars whole buy they were never inside the yard.

  • @oldschoolromano5056
    @oldschoolromano50562 күн бұрын

    @@gearhead_automotive2031 I found 90 Nissan 300zx turbo here in oceanside CA they wouldn't sell me car probably got crushed sad thing but understandable

  • @dontknowbrian
    @dontknowbrian4 күн бұрын

    You can see the new tv show like pickers or similar showing junkyard picks and what they charge! No, I’m not watching it.

  • @carlosk8103
    @carlosk81034 күн бұрын

    Pick Your Part sucks.... Most stuff is terrible over priced...I once went for a used radiator.. Took me like 2 hours to find remove in the hot sun and wait in line 30 mins once there guy says it's 180$ with out warranty.. .. I just left it there... Also the staff can be kinda rude sometimes...... Prices they charge they should treat you better... Only times I go these days if I need a part that is considered part of the car..... but even then it's usually better to look for it on Ebay.... They stopped trying to offer deals when they bought out Ecology...

  • @gearhead_automotive2031
    @gearhead_automotive2031Күн бұрын

    I remember the Ecology by my place would give rainy day discounts. They would also hold 50% days

  • @danielmorgan4899
    @danielmorgan48994 күн бұрын

    Go to the homeless camps…..Big Discount and if they don’t have it they can get it ….

  • @robsnodgrass915
    @robsnodgrass9154 күн бұрын

    It's at every pull lot. I show them a picture of what I want, and ask how much, printed up or in writting. They ask, do you want to know if we have it? I say no, want to know how much you're going to charge if I find and pull it. In writing.

  • @MrLeonardWhite
    @MrLeonardWhite4 күн бұрын

    Bought an ecu from there. They charge for every bracket on it. Buy a door and they charge for every little part. Buy a strut assembly they charge for the spring, strut, and mount. Buy a fuse block they charge .50 per fuse 1.50 per relay and any bracket attached plus the fuse block.

  • @TheGeneralMotorsGeezer-we3dg
    @TheGeneralMotorsGeezer-we3dg4 күн бұрын

    TDK made great cassettes, that is most likely chrome.

  • @gearhead_automotive2031
    @gearhead_automotive20314 күн бұрын

    @@TheGeneralMotorsGeezer-we3dg I had some that were metal. Super heavy. Not sure what happened to them. I saw some on Ebay for $125.00 each

  • @LarryDon-kx1ez
    @LarryDon-kx1ez5 күн бұрын

    That IS the cleanest junkyard I’ve ever seen….

  • @67lnr80
    @67lnr805 күн бұрын

    Do you have a part number? I went to autozone and apparently they dont have them yet

  • @richsmobileautorepair9203
    @richsmobileautorepair92035 күн бұрын

    Yes. Add on fees.

  • @jonlipi9669
    @jonlipi96695 күн бұрын

    if i see a part i want i whip out me celly and call the office and check the price of that part.

  • @stevencorlew8956
    @stevencorlew89565 күн бұрын

    ever since a Chinese outfit bought them out they've gone downhill

  • @JoshL1976
    @JoshL19765 күн бұрын

    Monopoly greed

  • @atienooij
    @atienooij5 күн бұрын

    thanks to show that place. Would be interesting to see what you got and what it costs.

  • @gearhead_automotive2031
    @gearhead_automotive20314 күн бұрын

    @@atienooij I'll make a follow up video. Thank you for the support

  • @imatter4619
    @imatter46195 күн бұрын

    I went and got like 100 old school fuses and this black chick said they were 1$ each, which a box of 50 cost like 12$ on Amazon.

  • @user-gc3pz4jy1z
    @user-gc3pz4jy1z6 күн бұрын

    THE CLICK BATE!! WELL THERE PRICES IS 2/3 THE NEW PRICES SAME AT THE PICK AND PULL RENO !!!

  • @jefferywages4083
    @jefferywages40836 күн бұрын

    GREED They buy your car for a $100.Turn around and sell it for a thousand in parts

  • @peterwill3699
    @peterwill36996 күн бұрын

    Is that all on concrete ?

  • @peterwill3699
    @peterwill36996 күн бұрын

    Where are all the wheels,I need a good set for a 2011 volvo xc70, hahaha.

  • @cliffweinan3907
    @cliffweinan39076 күн бұрын

    Most all of the SOCAL pick your part are huge, which gives you great selection. There is always new inventory, so if you need stuff off a particular matching vehicle you have to move fast in few days before it goes to crusher. Yes prices have gone up, because of inflation and environmental permits. Many parts have a core fee and you pay for a warranty unless you refuse. Wear a hat and bring water bottle as it is hot out there. I get the feeling these messy places will soon be gone.

  • @firehawk6188
    @firehawk61886 күн бұрын

    Pick and pull up here is terrible. They've slowly but surely raised prices for years. They're so bad that I pulled a head once. Brought it to the counter. She run up each valve, nut, rocker arm, spark plug etc. Head is listed at like 40 bucks. Her total was 140. F-U. Left that shit there.

  • @peperivera6987
    @peperivera69876 күн бұрын

    I used to go to pick your part in San Diego, but now is insanely expensive. Some parts can be bought new for a better price.

  • @larrysacks8927
    @larrysacks89276 күн бұрын

    My Dad owned a place like this and I worked there as a kid…it was a lot of fun. Unfortunately the EPA killed these businesses

  • @dancox3251
    @dancox32516 күн бұрын

    I used to go to the yards but the prices have skyrocketed in recent years. With some digging I can usually find OEM new-old-stock for the same price or cheaper. If I can't find it, then it's usually on ebay from someone else who pulled it from a yard for a small markup. It's a shame - going to the yard used to be fun.

  • @mkrp4
    @mkrp46 күн бұрын

    your scanner is newer than mine, I have 3040 C

  • @800624
    @8006246 күн бұрын

    They should have their prices listed online so you know before you go.

  • @mkrp4
    @mkrp46 күн бұрын

    The entrance fee of $5 promotes shoplifting!

  • @jeffdunnell6693
    @jeffdunnell66936 күн бұрын

    You’re in California,explains a lot

  • @lisadesignsgypsywoma
    @lisadesignsgypsywoma6 күн бұрын

    Well done; clear and complete! You helped an amateur like me do an easy job without fear. Thank you. 🎉

  • @souk4507
    @souk45077 күн бұрын

    My local Pick-n-Pull is a mess compared to your video. Again, I used to really enjoy going there until the price didn't make any sense. Now I just browse rockauto for my needs.

  • @royderouin7510
    @royderouin75107 күн бұрын

    I bought a new belt tensioner for my 98 dodge durango from the dealer about 100.00 but it had to much tension and took out my water pump, I went to pick n pull found one with half the tension for 44.00

  • @caridumont2390
    @caridumont23907 күн бұрын

    How do you know if the part you removed and purchased is in fact a good working part? Or, is it a guessing game, and too sad for you if it is not in working order?

  • @gearhead_automotive2031
    @gearhead_automotive20317 күн бұрын

    @@caridumont2390 they push a warranty on your parts. The bad thing is what if there aren't any other cars to pull parts off of. You're 100% on point with your statement

  • @DOLRED
    @DOLRED7 күн бұрын

    In 1972, my sister bought her first car, a 1964 VW Beetle from her boss ($300). It had no bumpers and I told her she could not legally drive it. This, the first time I went to a salvage place and found a set. Put them on the Beetle and it was an appearance improvement! She kept the 1964 for a year and traded it for a new Beetle. I was mad she said nothing to me about it. I would have liked to have the '64. 300 miles on a 10 gallon tank of fuel then for its size engine. This being when the average American vehicle was getting 7-10 miles per gallon at the time!! Then the oil crisis hit the USA!!!!!! Try finding gas.

  • @scottsmith5623
    @scottsmith56237 күн бұрын

    Refill… been doing it for over 50 yrs… zero failures

  • @scottsmith5623
    @scottsmith56238 күн бұрын

    Do I remember the Aerostar?! Hoo boy I do! I was a Ford tech in the 80’s and 90’s… so I am well versed in Aerostar. Transmissions, head gaskets, broken head and main cap bolts… brings back memories!

  • @randellgribben9772
    @randellgribben97728 күн бұрын

    they have been adding ' fee's ' for a long time.. they just added a new fee in the past year....look at the names of the people that own and run pick and pull then you will understand

  • @berardoferrari
    @berardoferrari7 күн бұрын

    are they tiny hats!?!? LOL!!!!

  • @rtz549
    @rtz5498 күн бұрын

    And the place is a ghost town due to their high prices.

  • @RobS282
    @RobS2828 күн бұрын

    SOMEONE COULD SAY YOURE HAVING A FULL ON CONVERSATION WITH YOURSELF TOO MAYBE THE EMPLOYEE WAS DOING WHAT YOURE DOING OR ON THE PHONE HANDSFREE 86 FOR A BUMBER IS EXPENSIVE ?????? LMAO,,,, GO TO TGHE DEALER

  • @elultimo102
    @elultimo1028 күн бұрын

    Most yards I've been to are mud holes. The cars were up to the axles in the dirt.

  • @gearhead_automotive2031
    @gearhead_automotive20318 күн бұрын

    @@elultimo102 yes its definitely cleaner than most

  • @victorhugotorres83
    @victorhugotorres836 күн бұрын

    I was thinking the same thing. Here in Fort Worth Tx mud traps all day long

  • @williamscanlan9681
    @williamscanlan96816 күн бұрын

    This place is super clean!

  • @shofan70
    @shofan708 күн бұрын

    Im in Denver and ive also noticed the salvage yard prices going up. I check online first now and i can usually find what i need for the same price.

  • @gearhead_automotive2031
    @gearhead_automotive20318 күн бұрын

    @@shofan70 good th9ng about buying g from the store, you get a warranty or exchange

  • @mgreg8134
    @mgreg81349 күн бұрын

    86 buck for a bumper is not bad when you consider the cost of a new one. But the pick and pull by me sells the same bumper for $39.95

  • @gearhead_automotive2031
    @gearhead_automotive20318 күн бұрын

    Where are you from? That's very competitive pricing.

  • @mgreg8134
    @mgreg81348 күн бұрын

    @@gearhead_automotive2031 Washington state I just picked up a couple of caliper brackets for my Subaru for 12 bucks each, new they wanted 40 bucks each at the cheapest local auto parts, even though the discount on line stores were cheaper than local stores, by the time you pay for shipping it costs you more.

  • @catbird1759
    @catbird17599 күн бұрын

    Entry fee, environmental fee, warranty fee, then the part is the same price or more at most parts stores. Bigger parts are reasonable. But here in Garner NC, LKQ is disorganized and trashed now. Management has ruined it. I haven't been in a couple of years, I went a few weeks ago. I won't be back.

  • @jimmyjimjims7483
    @jimmyjimjims74839 күн бұрын

    It's been getting outrageous over the last few years. When I started going to junkyards as a teen (so like 2009) the prices were reasonable, I'd pay $14 for a taillight, $20 for a fender, like $12 for a radio, $30 for a seat etc. The prices have quadrupled and they charge you for every bulb, bolt and little trim piece. I needed a single switch for my 94 Corolla and they charged me $25! The same taillight I paid $14 for in 2010 is now $47! Next time that switch is going in my back pocket

  • @fueledbymusic3
    @fueledbymusic39 күн бұрын

    One of the biggest inconveniences is when they dont have your car. Even more is when they DO have your car... BUT, All the good parts are gone

  • @martinnorbeck4657
    @martinnorbeck46578 күн бұрын

    On the flip side of that, sometimes the parts you seek are already undone and sitting there and you dont have to take them off. I helped my son convert his vw bus from six volt to twelve volt. He kept killing six volt starters using a twelve volt battery. We needed a different starter and flywheel. Went to pick and pull on sunrise ave rancho cordova. They had a small row of bugs and one had a flywheel and a rebuilt starter sitting right behind it. We grabbed it up paid and ate tacos in the parking lot. I tried to convince him to just get a six volt battery, but it was his van.

  • @joegutierrez2019
    @joegutierrez20199 күн бұрын

    That has to be the cleanest junk yard I have ever seen 😂😂😅😅