Auto Dismantler and Recycling

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Restoring a Vintage Car on a Budget

Restoring a classic car can take anywhere from half an hour to a thousand hours. We'll help you determine if you have the auto parts budget or time to fix up your car. Read the rest of this entry »

Leave Auto Dismantling to the Pros!

Airbags can eject with ferocious force – they have to, to protect drivers and passengers subjected to sudden collisions. When dismantle your car, you could inadvertently deploy an airbag right in your face and seriously hurt yourself. Read the rest of this entry »

Should I Donate, Trade or Sell My Used Car?

Your once spanking new car is not so spanking new anymore. Your needs have changed, your car has changed, and you are at a different place in your life. But the question looms: what should you do with your used auto? The answer is not always necessarily simple… Read the rest of this entry »

Bay Area Auto Recycling Is Awesome for the Environment

Perhaps you have an old clunker that's been sitting out on the lawn for few weeks (or, heaven forbid, months!). Your Bay Area neighbors are beginning to complain. Or maybe your car was seriously dinged up or even totaled in an accident, and you really just need to get rid of it and get a new car. But you are stuck with the vexing problem of what to do with the old one. Read the rest of this entry »

Live in Hawaii? Buy Our New/Used Auto Parts!

Our company is based in Northern California (Pleasanton, to be specific), so we may not be kama'aina. But we do significant business out of state, and we can ship quality recycled auto parts through UPS Air or DHX Ocean daily to you, wherever you reside in Hawaii. Read the rest of this entry »

How to Replace/Install an Ignition Distributor

If you fancy yourself a “do it yourself” mechanic, and you want to replace or install an ignition distributor yourself; here are some key battle tips to get you through the process. Read the rest of this entry »

How to “Break-In” Your New Engine: Surprising Tips

Most casual drivers (and even some professionals) underestimate how important it is to “break-in” a new engine mindfully. Like a new pair of shoes, a new baseball glove, or even – if you want to extend the metaphor to ridiculous lengths – a new pet, the way you treat an engine during its first 1,000 to 3,000 miles of use can profoundly influence its performance and even the lifetime use you get out of your vehicle. Read the rest of this entry »

SCADA: Why Trust a SCADA Member for Your Auto Recycling

The State of California Auto Dismantlers Association, also known as SCADA, was founded over 50 years ago to license auto dismantlers, educate them, and help consumers. Currently, SCADA has 200 members. Why is membership in this trade association so vital? Whether you're purchasing a used auto part, trying to restore a broken component, or simply searching for a trustworthy, reputable company to consult regarding your auto problems, you should care about SCADA “bona fides.” Read the rest of this entry »