Pick Your Part - Charlotte

Let me start by saying I’ve been to a lot of junkyards for car parts, and this one takes the cake for being the worst. I bought a bumper thinking I’d just return it if it didn’t work out—turns out, they make you pay extra *and* buy a warranty just to get a refund. Who does that? It’s like Walmart charging you 20% just to take something back. I’d already gone through the hassle of removing the part, so all they had to do was grab it and put it back. When I told the guy I wouldn’t be coming back, he hit me with, *“You wouldn’t have this problem if you knew how to read.”* Nowhere—*nowhere*—on their website, receipt, or even a sign in the yard says returns aren’t allowed. The warranty was supposed to cover parts failing, not act as a return fee. I didn’t need it for a bumper with the same part number as mine. No one mentioned I’d have to buy one just to return it. The whole thing was just rude and pointless. My team spends thousands on parts every month, so losing $75 wasn’t the end of the world—but it was enough to know I’ll never shop here again. ---

Wasted $40 on a 25-year-old bezel plus entry fees, and for what? A $12 warranty on something that’s basically junk? Should’ve just bought it used online. Then they hit me with an extra $15 for a “lighter assembly” that didn’t even work—I couldn’t separate it from the bezel. At that point, I’d already spent an hour there, so I didn’t want to leave empty-handed. But the cars I needed parts from? Rust buckets, sun-fried, and falling apart. Skip this place—overpriced, shady, and not worth the hassle. *Terrible prices. You waste time looking at rusted-out cars. These people are way too expensive.* ---

This yard’s always been a little pricey compared to others around here, but at least it’s paved and has decent selection—until today, when they straight-up ripped me off. I paid for *three* axle shafts when I only bought *two*. The employees tried to tell me the passenger side one was “two pieces” and would come apart, but that’s nonsense. Sure, *some* axle shafts split into two, but this one? No way. I even showed them a Nissan service manual diagram proving it was one part, and they wouldn’t even look. Probably get paid commission. Next time, I’m hitting up U-Pull-It in Rock Hill or Pull-Apart on Tryon—better prices and way better service.

Selling my car was supposed to be easy—they sent someone to pick it up, but then I had to drive to their office, wait around, and deal with a confusing process just to get the title sorted. The whole thing was a mess. I stood outside their window for a few minutes before someone even noticed me, and when they finally opened it, they said they’d be back in a minute. Then some woman behind me asked if I was selling a car, and when I said no, I was just there for my check, she told me lunch wasn’t over yet. I had no idea where to park, and her directions were useless. Four other people showed up while I was waiting, and the woman at the window claimed they’d been there before me—even though they parked in the same spot I did. The whole experience was so frustrating, I’d rather just keep the broken cars in my driveway than deal with this again. ---

I drove all the way here just to find out the part I needed wasn’t even in stock—and I had to pay $3 just to walk around and check. There’s no way to call ahead to confirm if something’s available, so you’re stuck making the trip blind. And don’t bother asking for your $3 back if the part’s gone. They won’t refund it. Waste of time and money. ---

I’ve been going to this place since it opened, and back then, you could actually find decent deals on parts. Now? Prices are so high it’s not even worth it compared to ordering online. The only reason to come here is if you don’t mind digging through rocks and paying extra for everything. The staff will nickel-and-dime you the whole time, and getting a straight answer on pricing feels like pulling teeth. I get that costs go up, but this place used to be the spot for cheap parts—now it’s just another overpriced option. ---

I ended up at this junkyard by accident after my friend’s place sent me here when I needed a replacement wheel. I was lucky because the first spot I tried was closing, but this place had exactly what I needed. The $3 entry fee was a little steep, but I found a perfect set of wheels on the first car I checked—a 2006 HHR. There was a guy there who took off all four wheels for me, and I paid extra to have the tires removed since I only wanted the rims. Then I took them to Discount Tire to get them mounted and balanced. The people working there were really helpful, and I got exactly what I needed without overpaying. My HHR looks a lot better now! ---

You’ve got to pay $3 to get in, but they take cash or card, which is fine. If you look up the part you need online first, it’s actually pretty organized—the rows are numbered, so you can find what you’re looking for. Bring your own tools, and you can grab whatever you need. Mechanical parts might be overpriced, though—I saw someone in front of me pay $50 for an old brake booster that probably didn’t even work. But if you’re looking for exterior parts or trim, this is a solid place to check. Just don’t expect great deals on everything.