Auto Parts: Older car/truck, pep boys, buick century

Question
My question is general. Could I stil easily get any mechanical part for and older vehicle like a 1985 small Toyota pick up, or a 1985 Buick Century? I know these are very different vehicles, but would parts still be easy to get new? Thanks.

Answer
Hi Chris,

Most dealerships render parts more than 8 years old, obsolete and they stop making NEW ones. You can sometimes find a new replacement at a local new auto parts store (like AA, NAPA, AutoZone, BigA, etc.) but more likely than not all you'll find for vehicles 10 years and older will be rebuilt or remanufactured parts which are as good as and most times better than their new counterparts.

Looking for a reputable service technician? My advice on finding a good technician is: Steer clear of the dealership and 'chain' stores like Firestone, Sears, Pep Boys, Monro Muffler/Brake, Midas, etc. as they usually only employ ONE ASE Certified Tech just so they can say they do and chances are, that guy is the asst. manager or manager and is not in the store to diagnose/repair vehicles anyway. Find a service location in the link below or get some names out of the yellow-pages and do a drive-by. Garages that employ ASE Certified Technicians will be marked with the 'Blue-Seal' insignia. If unsure about whether a place employs Certified Techs, just ask to see their credentials. ALL ASE Certified Technicians will be PROUD to show and display their certificate(s).

Thanks for the question, I hope this information was helpful to you.
Fred
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