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Used auto parts often end up in a scrap metal pile or in the landfill. But today, many parts are being re-manufactured and it's a great way to tread lightly on our planet by considering these practically new parts the next time your car needs to be repaired.
Honda Cars of Rock Hill is one dealership that offers re-manufactured parts as an option. These parts have been sent back to the manufacturer, stripped down, and completely rebuilt.
Eric Hawkins, the parts manager says "There's a substantial savings using a recycled part. A new transmission - an automatic transmission - could be as expensive as $4,000. A re-manufactured transmission could be anywhere from $1500 to $1800."
In most cases - you save up to 50% off the price of a new part. And, some car makers offer warranties on their re-manufactured parts. A Honda warranty gives you three years, or 36-thousand miles! In fact Eric Hawkins told us that we can expect to get a better warranty on a re-manufactured part than on new parts.
Parts that can be re-manufactured include transmissions, starters, alternators, audio equipment...and even tires can be stripped down and rebuilt!
Remolded tires are made from old tire casings. Not only are they safer than retreaded tires, they take less petroleum to make and keep used tires out of landfills. Now, isn't that a great way to tread lightly on our planet?
Remolded tires are made from old tire casings. Not only are they safer than retreaded tires, they take less petroleum to make and keep used tires out of landfills. Now, isn't that a great way to tread lightly on our planet?
