Auto Dismantler and Recycling

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Gas vs. Diesel

Whether you're a San Francisco driver shopping for a replacement vehicle or an industry professional, you probably already know that diesel engines are more efficient than gas engines. 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 »

California Approves Extremely Aggressive Vehicle Emission Regulations

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) unanimously approved new California regulations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by mandating that automakers put more hybrid and electric cars on CA's roads by 2025. 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 Detect Wear in Your Suspension/Shocks

Replacing your suspension and/or shocks can be a costly, annoying, time- intensive affair. Moreover, if you operate your vehicle with poor performing (or even nonperforming) suspension or shocks, you put yourself and other drivers on the road at risk and risk damaging other sensitive components of your automobile. 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 »

Why Green Recycled Auto Parts? Watch This Video.

"by reusing parts..you perserve scarce natural resources and cuts down on uneccesary pollution." "It's good for the earth, good for your wallet, and good for 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 »