Shafer Pick-A-Part at 2901 Brooklyn Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46809

This place is a total scam—don’t waste your time or money here. The manager (some woman who kept switching between English and Spanish like I wouldn’t notice) pulled a fast one on me. I paid a flat fee upfront for help finding a part, but when I went to leave, she hit me with a second charge out of nowhere. Even after I showed her the original quote from the guy at the desk—$25, plain and simple—she still tried to weasel more out of me. When I called her out, she acted like I was the problem, then had the nerve to offer me store credit instead of a refund. Like, seriously? Who does that? I’d rather burn the credit than give them another dime. Absolute garbage operation. ---

Okay, real talk—Pauls Auto Yard is actually *great* for women. I walked in, and within seconds, someone was helping me figure out where to look. No waiting, no ignoring, just straight-up assistance. And when I came back out, they even checked in to see if I’d found what I needed. That’s just good service, period. Oh, and the best part? **No entry fee.** Zero. I’m sold—I’ll be back next time I need parts. ---

Stopped by Paul’s Auto Yard looking for a door part for my F-150, and while I didn’t end up finding the exact one I needed, the staff was super helpful. They gave me the part number and even pointed me toward a Hyundai Elantra part I was also hunting for. Let me run home to grab better tools, no problem. Prices were fair, and everyone was just… nice. No attitude, no rush, just good old-fashioned service. If you’re hunting for auto parts, this is the place to go. ---

Free to walk in—always a plus. There’s a 4% card fee (annoying, but whatever), and returns are store credit or exchange only, with just a week to do it. The yard itself is a little messy, but honestly, that’s part of the charm. You’ll find random junk piles full of weird, cool stuff—perfect for photos or art projects. I grabbed what I needed (hope it fixes my problem!) and also stumbled on this *insane* old accordion just sitting there. Had to take a pic. Worth the trip just for that. ---

These guys are solid—always polite, always willing to help. If you become a regular, they’ll start cutting you deals on parts after a while. Lately, they’ve been paying top dollar for scrap too, at least from what I’ve brought in. No entry fee, which is nice, and now they’ve got a mask rule in the office (but once you’re out in the yard, you’re good). Their selection is huge—tons of cars to pick through—and they’ve got these cool handmade scrap sculptures scattered around. The yard’s cleaner than most too, thanks to all the gravel they’ve been laying down. Plus, they’re open seven days a week. Can’t ask for much more than that.