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Gen Z Drives the Automotive Industry Towards a Sustainable Future

Solera

To do this, the perception of used-car parts need to change. There’s a lingering stigma about using car parts, with consumers often associating “used” with inferior quality. But pre-owned car parts don’t equate to scrap; they don’t compromise safety.

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Man Buys the First Totaled Tesla Cybertruck, How Is He Even Going To Get Parts for It?

autoevolution

But how is he even going to get parts for the rebuild? The Cybertruck is still new, and the used car parts market is still poor. Rebuild a totaled Tesla Cybertruck. Now, that is an insane project. However, Kyle Wade took on the challenge.

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Ferrari FF Burned to a Crisp, but the "Prancing Horse" Logo at the Back Is Just Fine!

autoevolution

Car crashes and fires keep the used car parts market alive. And a few parts are all that is left from this Ferrari FF burned to a crisp. This car just came in, and the used car parts firm started tearing it to pieces. Watching an FF on its way to the scrap yard is heartbreaking.

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Made in 2023, Totaled in 2024. This Ford F-150 Raptor Is As Contorted as a Used Drink Can

autoevolution

The model is going to end up on the used car parts market in pieces. This poor Ford F-150 Raptor R rolled off the production line in 2023. One year later, it is a write-off. The poor pickup truck has no chance of ever getting back on the road again. This is how $100,000 going down the drain looks. continue reading. )

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Cash for Junk Cars: Quick Ways to Sell Your Junk Car for Cash

Auto Service World

Here’s why timing matters: Fluctuating metal prices (especially for scrap metal) regularly alter the weight-based value of your car. Recent developments continue to reshape the used car market landscape. Seasonal changes also impact junk car values.

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