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Used Auto Parts - Always OK To Use List

By Matthew Wright, About.com

Used for the right repair, a used auto part can really save money, and often some time if it's a rarely stocked part at the auto parts store. If you're thinking of opting for a used auto part in your situation, check out our Used Auto Parts "Always OK To Use" list:

Also check out the Sometimes and Never lists.

Always OK to use:

  • ABS controller
  • air box
  • body panels
  • body parts
  • bumpers
  • carburetors (to rebuild)
  • cigarette lighter
  • coolant reservoir
  • cooling fan, belt driven
  • door lock actuators
  • exhaust heat shield
  • exhaust manifold
  • exhaust pipes
  • fuel tank
  • gas cap
  • grill
  • hub caps
  • intake manifold
  • interior trim
  • jack
  • lug nuts
  • oil pan
  • power window motor
  • pulleys
  • rear view mirrors
  • seats
  • steering wheel
  • stereo system
  • sunroof motor
  • tail lights
  • throttle body
  • tie rods
  • turn signal lenses
  • vacuum lines
  • vacuum reservoir
  • valve cover
  • wheels
  • window glass
  • windows
  • windshield washer pump
  • wiper arm

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