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Buying Used Lotus Parts - Guide & Tips

Do you need replacement used Lotus parts? Our extensive network of Lotus salvage/junkyards and auto recyclers can be a great place for you to find that incredible good buy of Lotus used parts. Note the terms "Lotus Used Salvage Yard Part", "Lotus Recycled Part", "Lotus Salvage Part", "Lotus Quality Replacement Part" or "Lotus Like Kind Quality Part" refer to Lotus used parts.

Finding a used part in a modern salvage yard is similar to the shopping experience one would have in a contemporary retail store. Many of our salvage yards and used car part dealers use an advanced part inventory system. Digging through loads of rusty old cars is a job with in itself and a style of business from the past. A wrecked Lotus car or truck is initially brought into the salvage yard to be dismantled. Then its useable parts get stored in a warehouse. Generally, the fast-moving popular parts such as bumpers, headlights, taillights, radiators, alternators, and seats are standing by on the display shelves.

Our locating service connects you with a major network of salvage yards around the country. Our system will provide you with the essential vehicle/part information and the price within a few seconds. We can save you hours of frustration by eliminating the tedious time spent calling customers and/or salvage yards. Find below some of the salvage yards that may stock the Lotus parts you are looking for:

We are ready to help you find parts for all Lotus models such as Elan, Seven. Note all Lotus part price quotes are negotiable to an extent, so do not walk out from a deal before trying to barter. For example, if you get a price quote on a Door Handle or Steering Column for your Lotus that is only in a reasonable condition, you may be able talk the price down. In general, your used Lotus part will cost you about half the price of a new Lotus OEM part.

FYI: Salvage yard dismantles only complete assemblies such as Door Glass (Rear), Axle Assembly (Front), Wiring Harness, Mirror, Door, Brakes (Rear), Torque Converter, Shock Absorber, Power Steering Pump, Heater Core, Electronic Chassis Control Module, Bell Housing, Timing Cover, Roof Panel, Bumper Reinforcement (Front), Door Vent Glass (Rear), Suspension Cross Member, Blower Motor, Cornering Lamp, Axle Beam (Rear), Pressure Plate and other. This kind of parts is a good candidate for Lotus quality replacement part. Another good candidate for quality replacement part could be the expensive Lotus electronic equipment such as audio system, car speakers, radio, stereo and computer.

Note: We do not recommend inexpensive Lotus mechanical, maintenance parts, or labor-intensive components as candidates for QRP. Save yourself time, money and frustration - Do not buy used mechanical/repair parts such as Lotus Wheel Stud, Transmission Case Gasket, Door Check Cover, Valve Adjust Shim, Connector Housing Cover, ACC Mono Valve, Timing Guard Rail Nut, Steering Rack Lock Nut, Exhaust Valve, Rear Window Seal, Coil Spring Insulator, Alt. Mount Bushing Kit, Shift Rod Seal, Back-Up Light, Shock Bushing, Main Fuse, Ignition Lock Housing, Flame Trap Bushing, Brake Shoe Set, A/C Diode Sensor Switch and other. Note you can buy a new aftermarket Lotus mechanical part for a little bit more money but without the possibility of failure after installation.