A VISIT TO PIK-N-PULL - THE AUTO TREASURE CHEST FOR BACKYARD MECHANICS
You probably have one of these auto graveyards in your area. These are the place where cars go when they have outlived their usefulness as a vehicle. Engines, frames, and bodies wear down over time but many of the components of the automobile are still in perfect working order. These auto yards allow mechanics to go into the yard and look for parts at an incredible discount over new.
I had the opportunity to visit our local yard earlier this week. My son had to get a wiper control to fix a burned out one. Pik-N-Pull has hundreds of vehicles on the lot. You pay a dollar to get on the lot and they give you a printout where the vehicles are that fit your need. You walk till you find a match and pull it out. Then you go and pay. He looked online beforehand and the part was $60. It only cost him $10 and the part was like new. You can get everything on the lot that you could possibly need to repair a vehicle. They also have a section apart from the main lot for small engines like lawn mowers, snow blowers, and motorcycles. If you fix your own vehicles and want to save money doing it then they are the place to go. They make the saying 'One man's trash is another man's treasure.' a reality. Keep them in mind the next time something goes wrong with your car. You won't be disappointed and may even learn a thing or two while doing your own repairs. Not to mention the 'I DID IT MYSELF!' satisfaction you'll feel.
