Used car parts guides
Plain-English help with finding, buying and selling used car parts in the UK.
Buying used parts
- Nearside and offside: which side of the car is which?
On a UK car the nearside is the left (passenger side) and the offside is the right (driver's side). How to order the right side part, with N/S and O/S explained.
- How to find the right used part for your car
Part numbers, engine codes, your V5C and VIN: how to make sure a used car part fits before you buy it, and the cars that share the same parts.
- Buying used car parts safely: a UK guide
Your rights when buying used car parts from a breaker, a garage or a private seller in the UK, what to check, and how to pay safely.
- What is a car breaker? Buying from a breaker's yard
Car breakers take apart cars that are written off or at the end of their life and sell the working parts. How to find one near you and get the best from them.
- Buying a used engine or gearbox: what to check
A used engine or gearbox from a breaker can save thousands. The codes to match, questions to ask and warranty to look for before you buy.
Selling parts
- How to sell used car parts online in the UK
Breaking a car or clearing out a garage? How to price, describe and photograph used car parts so they sell, and where to list them free.