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I have used them on several occasions. I do a lot of used replacements (engines, transmissions) but they are the best ones for their warranty. They are not always the cheapest but they usually do have the best products. They are very picky and they deliver to me :)

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Do any of you do business with LKQ? We discovered them about 3 years ago and they have been a useful tool for our business. I thought that I would mention them in case that it would benefit someone. They describe themselves as:

 

 

 

Through them we purchase mostly used engines and transmissions with a 12,000 mile 12 month parts and labor warranty. That has became a substantial business for us. As a rule we do not use very many used parts but they are a great source when such is needed.

I use them here. I don't buy parts directly from them... I have the customer buy the part and let them deal with the warranty side of it.

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Ditto. I've also had pretty good success with them. They bought out one of the big local yards here several years ago. that's how I got connecterd with them. Had a few "issues" but they were easy to work with in resolving them.

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