Carpooling: A general tip for anyone who is looking to buy car insurance is that you will get a lower premium if you drive less. How much less do you have to drive for it to affect your premium? Most insurance companies reduce premiums if you drive less than 10,000 miles a year. Driving less means less time on the road and therefore a lower probability of getting into an accident. One of the best ways to not just lower the miles you drive but also make friends is by carpooling.

One of the many benefits to using Craigslist to find cheap car accessories is the search function. You don't have to spend hours sifting through a auto scrap yards near me to find what you need. Instead, you sit at home on your computer and perform a search. To find the best deals and what you need, search with targeted phrases. Search with the make, model, or part you need. For example, Honda Civic fenders, Mercedes hubcaps, Geo Tracker door, Dodge Ram tailgate, and so forth.

Stereos/iPods- Who says your car has to be limited to an AM radio or an 8-track cassette player. Adding a custom stereo to your vehicle will allow you to listen to an iPod. Vintage Car Radio is a company that specializes in custom stereos for classic car. Companies such as Belkin and Griffen offer power and cassette adaptors that allow you to connect an iPod to your car's stereo.

And do not worry about the time, you can simply find out if the parts are available online. There are a number of websites who offer import auto salvage car parts services. They will either put you in touch with the best salvage suppliers or you could either check if they have the car parts themselves. The process is easy and only takes a few minutes.

One important thing to remember is that just because you are in a salvage store, everything is not automatically cheaper. I have found paper products, cleaning supplies and some frozen foods to be cheaper at my local Walmart.

Get junkyards near me report -- Most every car on the road today has a CarFax report that offers details about its maintenance history. It will also reveal if the car has been flood damaged, retitled or has been in a major accident. A small investment for a very valuable report.

Over the years, I learned another little handy trick that seems to help when it comes to saving money on parts for my car. You know all of those old "buy here, pay here" car lots? Well, if you run into one that is locally owned, you may get a little deal on any spare parts that they have laying around. Many times, these spare parts are just lying around and cannot be used for anything in the lot. The owners of these little side car dealerships love to make a fast buck and are often more than willing to part with a few vehicle parts to make some fast cash.

Speak to an auto mechanic and ask for advice. The chances are that they will use a salvage yard. Ask them where they go. You have to take the time and effort to do the research. If you simply drive around you will not find what you want and at the end of the day you are probably going to come back empty handed.

Also, when the car sellers find out that they are not the only one you're negotiating with, they might be more willing to consider the price you're asking for because they do not want to lose you as a customer.