Gagels Auto Parts in Riverview, Florida
Gagels Auto Parts is a self-service auto salvage yard at 6701 South 78th Street in Riverview, Florida. Customers remove their own used parts from vehicles on site. The yard sells engines, transmissions, body parts, wheels, and other components for domestic and foreign vehicles at lower prices than new parts. It operates as a u-pull-it yard where people bring their own tools to remove parts.
What to expect at Gagels Auto Parts
Gagels Auto Parts is a self-service yard where customers select and remove their own parts from vehicles in the yard. The business has vehicles in different conditions including running, non-running, and stripped-down shells. Parts available include engines, transmissions, starters, alternators, brakes, wheels, exhaust components, and body parts for cars, trucks, and SUVs. Customers need to bring their own tools to remove parts.
Staff help locate parts and answer questions about vehicle applications. The inventory includes parts for many makes and models, with some specialty parts available for classic and imported vehicles. The yard is set up with vehicles parked in rows where customers can walk through and identify parts they need.
If you have an old vehicle to get rid of, Gagels Auto Parts may accept it for parts removal, though policies aren’t posted online. For other options on removing old cars, see our cash for junk cars page.
Location and hours
Gagels Auto Parts is at 6701 South 78th Street, Riverview, Florida 33578. The business sits on the east side of South 78th Street, south of Bloomingdale Avenue.
Hours are:
- Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
The yard is closed on major holidays. Customers should check the website or call ahead for any unexpected closures.
Customer feedback
The business has a 4.10 out of 5 rating based on 322 Google reviews. Reviews mention both positive and negative experiences with parts availability, pricing, and customer service.
Positive experiences:
- Raymond Febles said staff were knowledgeable and helpful when checking for specific parts. He noted quick responses and no excuses about part availability.
- Crissie Allen reported good customer service with helpful staff like Josh at the counter and Pedro in customer service. She found prices fair and the process smooth.
Negative experiences:
- Devin Nichols paid $900 for a transmission that arrived on a pallet he couldn’t move alone. Staff watched him struggle but didn’t help with removal.
- Maxi called about a door listed online but found it unavailable at this location, later learning it was at another location an hour away.
- Charlie Sandini ordered parts online, waited 10 days, and received an incomplete order with a missing piece. The paperwork stated everything was complete.
