How to Find Wholesale Auto Body Parts

Auto body work can be expensive, but is much more affordable that buying a new vehicle. One of the best ways to save money on auto body work is to get the parts you need wholesale. A little legwork can save big money on your project.

Use one or several of these steps to find wholesale auto body parts:

• Go to MerchantCircle or another business listing website to find companies that sell wholesale auto body parts in your area. Just type "auto body parts" and your ZIP code in the search boxes to find nearby companies. Call these companies to find the parts that you need.


• Visit an automotive junkyard. Several junkyards will allow you to look over the cars in their lot to find parts. Look for the body part that you need and then inquire of the price. You will often find below wholesale prices at the junkyard because they will simply scrap each car if they do not sell its parts.


• Search internet auction websites such as eBay. You can find all types of parts from wholesalers, including wheel covers, mesh grills and fenders. Most sites will give you the option to buy the part immediately or bid for it in an auction. Although auctions bidding can take longer, it can yield a much lower price.


• Contact your local car dealership. Sometimes they will sell parts off of trade-ins that they will not fix. If not, they may be able to give you the name of the company that they use when they order auto body parts.