Go early, go often
The best inventory arrives on Monday and Tuesday after weekend tow-ins. If you do not see what you need on a Thursday, come back Saturday morning. Stock turns over fast.
Stop paying dealer prices for parts that fit a dozen other cars.
Pick your vehicle and a part category. See every other year, make, and model that uses the exact same part, plus fitment notes so you know what to check before you buy.
Compatible Vehicles
Pick a vehicle and part category to see every other car that shares the same part. Results appear here.
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How to use this reference
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Set your vehicle
Pick year, make, and model from the panel on the left. Choose the part category you need. Your vehicle is saved in your browser so you do not have to re-enter it next time.
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Read the matches
The table shows every other vehicle that used the same part. Each row includes fitment notes like trim exceptions or year breaks. Use the filter box to narrow the list.
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Verify before you buy
Write down the part number from the reference. Pull the part from your old car or check a dealer catalog. Compare the number and the physical shape before you hand over cash at the junkyard.
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Save and come back
Hit Save Vehicle Profile. Next time you need a part, your garage is already loaded. Over time you build a personal reference for every car you own.
Junkyard and salvage sourcing tips
Bring the old part
Nothing beats a side-by-side comparison. Put your old part in a bag and carry it to the yard. Check the part number, the connector shape, the bolt pattern, and the overall size.
Check the part number first
Most cast metal parts have the number stamped on the body. Sensors and electrical parts have a sticker or laser etching. Write down every digit. A one-digit difference can mean a different part.
Watch for mid-year changes
Manufacturers sometimes switch parts halfway through a model year. If a reference says "fits 2008-2012 but not 2013+", pay attention. The car in the yard might be a late 2012 with the updated part.
Inspect before you pay
Look for cracks, heavy rust, stripped threads, and corroded electrical pins. A $15 part is not a bargain if it fails in a month. Ask about the return policy before you leave the yard.
Search online with the part number
Once you have the part number, search eBay, RockAuto, and local salvage yard websites. Many yards now list inventory online. You can often reserve a part before you drive there.
Common questions
- Why does the same part fit so many different cars?
- Manufacturers share platforms and components across brands and years to save money on engineering. A single brake rotor or oxygen sensor might be used on a dozen models across a 10-year span. This is especially common within the same parent company, like Toyota and Lexus, or Ford and Mazda.
- How do I check fitment at the junkyard?
- Write down your part number from the old part or from a dealer catalog. Compare it to the part on the salvage car. Also check casting marks, connector shape, and mounting points. A phone photo of your old part helps a lot when you are in the yard.
- Are salvage yard parts reliable?
- Most mechanical parts like brake components, sensors, and suspension pieces are fine from a salvage yard as long as they are not cracked, corroded, or worn. Avoid salvage yard parts for anything safety-critical that you cannot inspect thoroughly, like airbags or seatbelt pretensioners.
- What if my exact vehicle is not in the list?
- Pick the closest match and note the part number it shows. You can then search that part number online to find the full interchange list. This reference covers the most popular models, and more are added over time. You can also request a model through the contact form on the About page.
- Is the same engine enough to guarantee the same part?
- No. Two cars can share an engine but have different exhaust manifolds, sensor mounts, or accessory brackets. Always check the part number, not just the engine code. Trim level matters too: a base model and a sport model sometimes use different brake or suspension parts even with the same engine.
- What is the difference between OEM, aftermarket, and salvage parts?
- OEM parts come from the original manufacturer and match exactly what was on the car when it was new. Aftermarket parts are made by other companies and can vary in quality. Salvage parts are OEM parts pulled from used cars, so they are original equipment but with some wear. For hard-to-find parts, salvage is often the best balance of cost and fit.