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Old, worn-out vehicle parts are usually replaced during regular maintenance. The same happens to parts of vehicles damaged in accidents; the entire vehicle is replaced if the damage is severe. Most times, all these waste parts pile up in landfills. This has severe environmental impacts such as an increase in the carbon footprint, soil and water contamination. Instead of throwing away old car parts or truck parts consider auto recycling.

If you are restoring or repairing a vehicle and in need of parts, then you'll have to decide whether those parts will be new or used. At A-1 Parts For Less LTD, we provide used auto parts in Calgary for both cars and trucks, and we want to help you make an informed decision about the best types of parts for your vehicle. Here are the top five reasons why used car or truck parts might be the right choice for you.

Pickup trucks have steadily risen in popularity over the course of the last decade and are now preferred by many drivers overs sedans and SUVs. At A-1 Parts For Less LTD, we sell used truck parts in Calgary, and we've certainly taken notice of this trend.

Auto recycling ensures that old vehicles are disposed of in a safe and responsible manner. During the recycling process, auto wreckers such as Calgary's A-1 Parts For Less LTD salvage any usable parts and process them for resale. Auto recycling in Calgary has numerous environmental benefits that you should consider when you need to dispose of an old vehicle.

Auto maintenance and repair can be costly, especially when you need replacement parts. Thankfully, you can save a lot of money by buying used car parts in Calgary. The cost of used auto parts is always significantly cheaper than buying those same parts new.

Calgarians are always quick to help out the environment by recycling what they can. Many, however, still don't know about all of the important environmental benefits of auto recycling in Calgary. When it comes time to get rid of an old vehicle, the best thing that you could do for the environment is to have it recycled at an automobile wrecking and recycling centre such as A-1 Parts For Less LTD. There are three main ways that auto recycling in Calgary helps the environment.

Sourcing new parts for your car or truck doesn't have to cost you a small fortune if you choose to use recycled parts from a wrecked car. Unfortunately, many people don't consider this option because of some common myths that they have been lead to believe about auto wreckers.  The auto wreckers in Calgary at A-1 Parts for Less LTD are here to clear up some of these misconceptions so that you can feel good about getting the parts you need at a price you can afford.

Recycling has become a part of our everyday life with nearly all materials available to be recycled or reused in one way or another, and automobiles and their parts are no exception to this rule, and recycling them provides a number of benefits to the environment - and your wallet.

As an auto wrecker and recycler, A-1 Parts For Less, we save all usable auto parts so that customers like you can save money on repairing your car or truck. If you’re the Do-it-Yourself or DIY kind of person – guy or gal – then consider these simple rules that can increase your chances of getting good used car parts for your planned DIY repair. If you’re not the DIY repair expert, you still may need to be the one to buy the part(s) for your mechanic, and avoid their mark-up. Here’s what to look for: