U-Pic-A-Part

Well, well my Elite Unilocalers, how many of us have ventured into the world of the self service junk yard? It’s not my customary review landscape for sure but I just acquired a 1994 Chevy pick up as a diversion/​hobby and it was in need of a seat and a front grill so I checked this place out. I called for directions and the person answering the phone replied, «it’s right next to the strip clubs off I-​64», like everyone knows where that is. BUT I will say that when checking in the gentleman ahead of me had a wad of $ 1. bills that he remarked as his «stripper money» and he was headed there after looking for parts. Yes boys and girls its an interesting slice of life at the self service used parts depot. Seriously, this is one of the nicer ones, the entire lot if paved, they have loads of cars and trucks here, very nice little wagons to haul your purchases and tool around the lot and security. For the $ 2 entry fee its all worth the price you pay. If you are the type to go in search of used automotive parts this should be your first stop, where you go after is all up to you.

Awesome place and very good, friendly, and knowledgeable staff. I have been to this auto parts place many times and they have a HUGE selection of cars, they regularly get new ones and you never know what you will find.
They have armed security so you feel safe there. Most people who go there are very friendly and are willing to help or loan you a tool if you don’t have one.
All around I’ve had very good luck, the staff will help you determine if a part fits your car or is compatible.
I recently had to replace several parts on my car and paid less than 5% of what the new auto places were going to charge me.
The prices are incredibly affordable as well.

As far as a «do-​it-​yourself» salvage yard goes… You will love /​hate it.
LOVE– /​HATE–
LOVE– New & clean (for a salvage yard) on concrete makes taking off parts better /​HATE– Fined if you work on YOUR car in the parking lot
LOVE– 4 wheel dollies/​wagons in the pic w/​spare tire wheels /​HATE– you are not allowed to take them to parking lot (why my friend brought me to «guard» tools & parts while he drove to/​from parking)
LOVE– the deep basin sink & hand degreaser in pic /​HATE– no paper towels offered & the 1 NASTY Porta-​potty offered
LOVE– the pre-​determined 1 price for types of parts no matter make/​model/​year plus the $ for the return of broken parts for salvage for hard to find models /​HATE not getting deep discounts for easy to find models
LOVE– grabbing the free pens & matches /​HATE the idea of grabbing free donuts that sat all day & picked through after seeing the Porta-​potty.