Of course, there are certain parts that you probably shouldn't get at a junk yard. Something like a tire or car brakes are best off bought new. After all, who knows what kind of wear and tear they have. It's not very safe to be driving a car on junk tires and brakes, never knowing when they're going to go.
So Long To Old cars. There's no worse yard furniture than a broken down car sitting there. Why don't we do it sooner? Usually it's the prohibitive price. A good demolition contractor that offers this service will offer you a better bargain than any towing company. You can have that old lemon off your hands once and for all.
Carefully check out eBay by searching "Vintage Industrial." I just did. A modern liquid tight cast iron industrial lamp just sold for $40 that would typically be in a "lot" pallet at a factory bankruptcy auction and would go for $20 for five to ten of them (for example).
Now, if your car is older than 10 to 12 years, you may find it just a little bit difficult to find what you need in one place. In atlas wrecking yard , you might want to try approaching those companies that specialize in auto parts. You may also want to try searching for the parts you need on eBay or JC Whitney. These sites are well known for having some of the best finds when it comes to spare parts. What is more important is that these sites can also offer you good bargains.
Air Conditioning Compressors bring a few bucks too... Most cars that I scrap out have the air conditioning compressor just below the alternator. So while you're right there, you might as well take out the four screws holding it in place (most models) while you're at it. That will add an additional $3.00-$8.00 profit for you.
boat wrecking yard With digital sets another dimension has been added to the racing action. You can race more than one car per slot and change lanes, make passing moves or blocking moves, program in pits tops, ghost cars, yellow flags etc. This is much more like the real motor sport. There are sets where you can race 8 cars at the same time on a 2 lane slot car set. They are more expensive than the analog sets.
Today more than ever, people are seeking used auto parts and not new parts. Therefore, it won't be hard for you to find a high quality part in your city. Usually your local mechanic may not have everything that you need; but, you need not worry as there are special shops opening up across the country that focus on used parts.