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Many people tend to assume that whenever there's an issue with one (or many) of their tires, they have to drop a serious amount of cash in order to get them replaced. However, many have turned to junkyards as a means to find tires to use for their vehicles. So what's the difference between buying used tires and other parts from a junkyard and buying new ones from a dealer? We're here to tell you about the perks of buying used tires at a junkyard.

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ST. PAUL, MN - Don and Rob Kloek, the father and son owners of Ace Auto Parts, have donated the use of their secondary building to the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office. The building will be used as a community outreach office on the North End of St. Paul.

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There is no denying that new tires are usually the best from a physical standpoint. They have full tread and can last for years. The problem is that new tires are expensive—sometimes shockingly so. If you need a full set, it can set you back hundreds of dollars or more! Even one brand-new tire can cost from $100 to $300 or more, depending on the brand and model you choose. What do you do if you don't have that kind of money hanging around, but you do need one or more tires to be replaced?

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Ace Auto Parts buys junkers! Believe it or not, you can make quite a few extra dollars by selling your vehicle to a junkyard. That's right; even if the vehicle is simply worn out or has been in a wreck, there are still a few things you can do to turn a profit on a vehicle that no longer has any use. Here's a look at why selling your vehicle to a junkyard is an excellent choice and a few ways you can maximize what you get back for you junk vehicle.

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If you have no problem getting dirty or building things without instructions, repairing your vehicle with parts from a junkyard might be everything you've been wanting to get involved in. So what are the perks you may ask? Here's a look at how you can save serious amounts of money by visiting a junkyard for vehicle repair parts.

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Many usable auto parts end up in salvage yards every day, including tires. If you need tires for your automobile, and money is tight or you don't want to invest in new tires, you may be considering buying used tires. Knowing what to look for when you buy used tires helps to ensure you are getting tires that are safe and have life left in them. Here are three important factors to consider anytime you are looking at purchasing used tires.

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Do you have a car sitting in your yard that could be called vintage if it ran and was missing a few dings? It seems like no matter what price tag you put on it, you can't get any takers and your wife, mother, or neighbors are calling it an eyesore. They say you ought to get it towed, but you just don't want to sink any more money into that thing. A salvage yard like Ace Auto Parts could be the total answer to your problem.

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Companies that rely on their vehicles to deliver products, transport goods, and provide services to their clients know the destructive power of a single automobile accident. These tips help you reduce the likelihood that you or your employees will fall victim to an automobile accident in your company vehicles.

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There are many benefits associated with buying used auto parts. Used auto parts are usually significantly cheaper than purchasing new auto parts. Additionally, if you have an older car or a car that the manufacturer is no longer producing parts for, getting your hands on new parts can be challenging, if not impossible. If you are in the market for used auto parts, here are three of the factors that you will want to consider as you shop for parts.

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When your car has a part that needs to be replaced, you have a big decision to make. You have to decide whether to purchase a new auto part for your automobile or whether to purchase a used part. Many people dismissed used auto parts, but there are many benefits associated with them. Learning what the benefits are may help you to see why you may want to purchase used auto parts. Here are three of those benefits.

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