Brewster Auto Wrecking & Parts at 444 NY-312, Brewster, NY 10509

Let me put it this way—after three years of dealing with Brewster Auto Salvage, I’m done looking anywhere else. Meir and his guy Andres? They don’t just *say* they’ll get you the part; they actually do. I’ve bought pieces for two Mini Coopers and a vintage Corvette, and no matter how obscure or tough to find, they’ve always come through—fast, polite, and without the runaround. Whether it’s in stock or they’ve got to dig through their network, I’ve never once left empty-handed. If you’re hunting for used parts—common or rare—these two are the real deal. No fluff, no excuses, just parts that work. I don’t throw recommendations around, but I’d tell anyone with a project car to start here and save themselves the headache. ---

Look, I don’t even know why this place is still open. Bought a torque converter from them, supposedly out of a 2011 BMW 328i with “81k” on the transmission. Yeah, right. I ran the VIN myself—the car it came from had *197,000 miles*. When I called to call them out, Andres straight-up lied to my face, saying the part had “97k.” Like, what? Did he think I wouldn’t check? And forget a refund—they stonewalled me. Tried to get the owner on the phone? They kept brushing me off. Absolute scam. Don’t waste your time or money here. I should’ve known better. ---

So I called about some wheels they had listed, but they were for a different model than mine. Instead of just saying “sorry, wrong fit,” they double-checked the measurements to make sure they’d actually work. Turns out they did—and they were in great shape. I mentioned I might swing by right before closing, and they held them for me no problem. Even threw in the tires that were already on them, which wasn’t necessary but was a nice touch. For salvaged parts, that’s the kind of place you want to deal with. No hassle, no games, just straight-up help. If you’re in the market, give them a shot. ---

Needed a rear axle for a ’94 Explorer. Called to ask if I’d have to pull it myself—they said no, they’d handle it. Then they said they’d call back after inspecting it to confirm it was solid. Fine, I waited. Next day, I drove out there, and they told me it’d take 30 minutes to dig it out. When they handed it to me, I asked to crack open the differential to check the gears. Their response? “You might damage the case.” I asked if *they* could do it. “We might damage the case too.” So what, they didn’t actually check it before I drove two hours and paid $11 in tolls? No refunds, no way to verify the part—yeah, I walked. Not worth the risk.

Ordered an engine they swore was “low mileage, good running condition.” Big mistake. The second I bolted everything back on—oil pan, turbo, belts—what came out was a disaster: sludge, tree bark, *metal flakes*, and a rod bearing on piston two that was completely shot. A month later, I’m still fighting for a refund or *any* kind of resolution. Every call is another excuse—“owner’s not in,” “we need photos,” “come back tomorrow.” And the attitude? Like *I’m* the one who screwed up. I run my own business, and this isn’t how you treat customers. A month of my time, a customer’s car sitting dead, and zero accountability. Read the reviews next time. I wish I had. ---