Half Price Used Auto Parts is a self-service auto salvage yard in Newark, New Jersey. Located at 551 Avenue P, it lets customers find and remove used car parts at low prices. The yard is part of the Recycler car-parts network and focuses on affordable alternatives to new parts.
You’ll find engines, transmissions, body panels, interior components, and mechanical parts here. The yard doesn’t buy junk cars itself, but nearby Newark locations do—check cash for junk cars in Newark for options.
What to Know Before Visiting
Half Price Used Auto Parts is a self-service yard, meaning you handle part removal yourself. Basic tools are on-site, but bring your own if you need something specific. Parts are sold by weight, so prices depend on condition and size.
The inventory includes vehicles from different makes and models, though what’s available changes often. Call ahead or check online for recent arrivals.
How Self-Service Works
Browse the lot: Vehicles are grouped by make and model, with signs marking common part locations.
Check parts: Look for damage, wear, or fit before removing anything.
Remove parts: Tools are provided, but you may need your own for certain jobs.
Weigh and pay: Parts are weighed at the scale, and you pay at the register.
What to Bring
Tools (if your job needs them)
Gloves and safety gear (recommended)
Vehicle paperwork (if checking part fit)
Cash or card (both are accepted)
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Common Parts Available
The yard stocks a variety of used auto parts, such as:
Engines and transmissions
Body panels (doors, hoods, fenders)
Interior pieces (seats, dashboards, trim)
Mechanical parts (brakes, suspension, exhaust)
Electrical components (wiring, sensors, lights)
Inventory changes often, so call or check online before visiting.
Location, Hours & Contact Info
Half Price Used Auto Parts is at 551 Avenue P, Newark, NJ 07105. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturdays, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The yard is closed Sundays.
Getting There
The yard is easy to reach from Newark’s main roads. From I-78, take Exit 67 for McCarter Highway (NJ-21) and follow signs for Avenue P. From I-280, take Exit 45 for McCarter Highway and head east. On-site parking is available.
The yard carries engines, transmissions, body panels, interior parts, mechanical components, and electrical pieces. Inventory changes, so call ahead to check.
How does self-service salvage work?
You browse the lot, pick parts, remove them with provided tools, and pay by weight. No professional disassembly is offered—you handle the work yourself.
Do I need to bring my own tools?
Basic tools are on-site, but you may need your own for certain jobs. Gloves and safety gear are a good idea.
Can I return a part if it doesn’t fit?
No returns are allowed once parts are removed. Check for fit before buying.
Video Guide
For a better idea of how a self-service salvage yard works, watch this video from a nearby Newark-area junkyard. It’s not Half Price Used Auto Parts, but it shows the process clearly.
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leo bravoGoogle
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5 months ago
The people running this place don’t seem to take their jobs seriously. It’s like they’re just going through the motions, and it shows.
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Mina MelkGoogle
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2 years ago
I was hunting everywhere for a driver-side mirror for my Nissan Rogue—no luck. Then I checked this junkyard, and they *had* it, in the exact color I needed. The price was half what I’d been quoted elsewhere for a different color I didn’t even want. Only downside? They don’t take cards, cash only. But for half the cost and a part that worked fine, I wasn’t gonna complain. They even offered to install it for me, but I handled it myself.
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burak inciGoogle
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2 years ago
Do *not* waste your time with these people. I called three hours ahead to check if a part was in stock, and when I showed up, it wasn’t there. If there were a zero-star option, I’d give it to them. Absolute garbage.
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Felix FargasGoogle
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4 years ago
I’m giving JD Sportsmotor and Half Priced Auto one star because that’s the *highest* rating they deserve. These two companies work together, and they’re by far the worst I’ve ever dealt with when buying a motor. The pictures they posted of what I was supposed to get? Nothing like what actually showed up. Total false advertising, and the people running the place were the most unorganized, disrespectful bunch I’ve ever had to deal with. Getting a refund was a nightmare—they refused to give me one, then went on vacation like it was no big deal. I had to dispute the charge with my credit card just to get my money back, and even that took way longer than it should have. Honestly, I hope no one else ever has to deal with these people.
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Anthony MachiguaGoogle
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9 years ago
Bought a transmission here, installed it, and it didn’t work. Called to see if I could at least get a replacement, but they refused. Said they’d call me back—never did. Called the next day, got hung up on. Spent three weeks calling almost every day, only to be told they were out of stock. Then I called their other location, and *they* had the exact transmission I needed. Don’t buy from this place unless you’re looking to get ripped off.
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