Even if an auto part isn't working for you, it may be of some use to someone else. It takes time to track down someone that needs the part so the recycling center may be the perfect middleman for the job. You can drop off all of the parts that you are not using. Eventually, someone else may call up the facility and ask about that exact part. Some broken parts can be repaired and reused. While dealers and other car repair shops may not be able to use these items, someone looking to fix his or her own vehicle will be able to save some cash by putting on a used part.

Stereos/iPods- Who says your car has to be limited to an AM radio or an 8-track cassette player. Adding a custom stereo to your vehicle will allow you to listen to an iPod. Vintage Car Radio is a company that specializes in custom stereos for classic cars. Companies such as Belkin and Griffen offer power and cassette adaptors that allow you to connect an iPod to your car's stereo.

Buy online. The advent of the internet means that you no longer need to visit scrap yards to get hold of used or salvaged cheap car for cash. There are many online sources from eBay to specialist scrap yard sites that will submit your part request to numerous sites for free, you then just sit and wait for them to come to you.

There are some car sellers who will do anything to sell you a used car, even if it means faking a vehicle report. So, it's best that you always have an independent mechanic to inspect the car before you purchase it.

Remember to take the proof of liability car insurance to the county tax office because they won't process your application without it. And, they will only let you apply for title (not registration).

Mistake Number Two. Not Setting A Money Limit. It's easy to get caught up in the auction frenzy and end up paying much more than the bike is worth. Once you have completed your research you should have a good idea of how much you should spend on your salvage motorcycle. It's too often tempting to bid "just one more time" and then "ok, just one more time" - until you have completely blown your budget on a bike that still needs repair.

Salvage auctions are where insurance companies dump their unwanted bikes. The bikes could be wrecked, or they could have been through a flood, or they could be a theft recovery. Regardless of how they got there, it's safe to say the insurance company wants to get rid of them and if you're careful and smart, you can get a real deal.