The Difference between Salvage and Reconstructed Titles

If you’ve ever had the unfortunate experience of suffering the complete loss of a vehicle, you may have heard the terms “salvage title,” or “reconstructed title,” during the many conversations with your insurance company. Both of these titles involve legally documenting a vehicle that has incurred significant irreparable damage. The difference between these two titles lies in what you do with your vehicle once it’s been deemed inoperable. Essington Avenue Used Auto Parts purchases both salvage-titled vehicles and reconstructed-titled vehicles from our customers. Keep reading to discover their differences and which one is right for your situation.Clean TitlesBefore discussing these titles, or certificates as they’re called in Pennsylvania, let’s talk about clean titles. A clean title is for a vehicle that has never been labeled by an insurance company as damaged beyond repair and/or unsafe to drive. In the event of an accident, an insurance company will consider the car a … Continued

6 Common Heavy-Duty Truck Problems & Repairs (Part 1)

If you own a heavy-duty truck, you’re probably on the road most of the day, making deliveries, towing heavy loads, or driving to construction sites. Like any vehicle, heavy-duty trucks also experience common problems like brake issues or tire damage. At Essington Avenue Used Auto Parts, we understand the frustration of dealing with the ordinary repairs that come along with owning or running a heavy-duty truck. Keep reading to learn more about these all-too-common heavy-duty truck repairs.

3 Myths about Buying Used Car Parts from a Salvage Yard

If you need a car part for your used vehicle, consider buying a used car part, like the ones sold at Essington Avenue Used Auto Parts. Buying a new part can be very expensive. If you’re willing to take the time to inquire about used car parts at our salvage yard, it could mean saving quite a bit of money. If you’re unsure whether or not you can trust a salvage yard for used auto parts, keep reading as we dispel three myths surrounding the used auto part world.

3 Ways to Save Money by Using a Salvage Yard

Salvage yards often have a bad reputation for being messy, junky, and all-around filthy. At Essington Avenue Used Auto Parts, we are not that type of junkyard. Along with having an organized inventory of used car and truck parts, and a clean lot made of rock and stone, we help people save money when they need to repair their car or find an affordable used truck to buy. Learn more about the three main ways we can help you save money on your used car or used truck parts.

Full-Service Junkyards or U-Pull-It Junkyards: Which One Is Best

You may think that all junkyards are the same, but that simply isn’t the case. While each type of salvage yard has its own pros and cons, there are some real differences between a full-service junkyard and a u-pull-it junkyard. At Essington Avenue Used Auto Parts, we highly recommend you check out these four differences before choosing what type of salvage yard to use.

Why Should I Sell My Junk Car to Essington Avenue?

Do you have a junk car sitting in your Allentown driveway or on your business property? Get rid of that run-down vehicle for good by selling it to a junkyard, like Essington Avenue Used Auto Parts. We are very proud of our simple junk car buying process, making it easy for you to do away with your vehicle once and for all. Consider the three reasons below for selling your junk car to Essington today.

The Advantage of Using a Salvage Yard for Your Auto Part Needs

When you’re in need of cheap, usable parts for your older vehicle, Essington Avenue Used Auto Parts is your go-to auto parts shop. Not many people think of salvage yards when they need used vehicle parts. Along with our affordable prices, we also provide excellent customer service and same or next day delivery or pick-up. Learn more about our Allentown area salvage yard and how we help our amazing customers each and every day.

3 Reasons to Consider Selling Your Vehicle to a Salvage Yard

When you own a vehicle that has been severely damaged due to an accident or is too old or expensive to repair, call the team at Essington Avenue Used Auto Parts. We pay cash for junk cars that may still have some valuable and useful vehicle parts. If you find yourself in any of the situations below, consider selling your vehicle to our salvage yard today.