The Nissan 200 SX is a Nissan model that’s built more for sporty driving than for basic transportation. In the podcast, it sounds like the car is part of a list of vehicles that needed parts or repairs. That usually means it may be older and needs specific replacement items to keep running properly.
A U-Pull-It yard is a junkyard where you can walk around and pull the parts you want yourself. The host also explains that some places now pull and test parts for you instead.
Brand
metallico
Metallico is the name of a junkyard/parts yard the host mentions. They’re using it as an example of a U-Pull-It place.
Term
pressure oil pressure test
This is a test that checks whether the engine can build enough oil pressure. It helps the yard confirm the engine’s lubrication system is likely healthy before selling it.
Term
engines and transmissions
The engine and transmission are the big, expensive parts that make the car run and move. The host says some yards test these before selling them.
The Niagara region is a geographic area in Ontario, Canada, referenced here as the host’s local area for U-Pull-It yard shopping. It provides context for where these yard practices are being discussed.
CVT stands for a type of automatic transmission that doesn’t use fixed gears. The host is saying that a lot of the cars there were missing their CVT transmissions, so you may not find what you need.
A U-pull-it yard is a place where you pay to go pull parts yourself from cars in the yard. The host is warning that it often doesn’t save as much money as people expect.
Some salvage yards label parts and put them in bags so you can find the right item later. The host is saying that’s a good sign when you’re buying used parts.
Some junk yards offer a warranty on used parts for a set time. The host says they may give you about 120 days, which can help if the part doesn’t work out.
A serial number is a unique ID that helps identify a specific car or part. The host is saying good yards track it so you know where the part came from.
Before you buy a used part, the host says you should check prices from a few different places. That way you can tell if the wrecking yard is charging you too much.
This is a junkyard where you don’t necessarily pull the parts yourself. The yard pulls them and gives you a price, which can change how much you’re risking buying an untested part.
A “you pull it” junkyard is where you go to the yard and take the parts out yourself. The host cautions that parts usually aren’t tested, so you might not know if they work until you install them.
An entry fee is the cost to get into the junkyard so you can pull parts. The host says that fee can make the deal not as good if the parts aren’t guaranteed to work.
The alternator is what keeps your car’s battery charged and powers the car’s electrical systems. If a junkyard doesn’t test it, you might end up with one that doesn’t work.
The starter is the part that turns the engine over when you turn the key or press the start button. If it isn’t tested at the yard, it might not work when you install it.
A shifter knob is the part you grab to change gears. If it doesn’t lock in correctly, it can spin and feel unreliable, and you might even worry it could come off.
The 2003 Volkswagen Beetle is a specific year of the Beetle model. The host is pulling small dash brackets, and says you often have to take apart a lot of the dashboard to get to them.
A cylinder head is a big engine part that sits on top of the engine. The host is basically saying they didn’t go after a major engine component like that—just smaller pieces.
A hubcap is the cover that sits on the wheel to make it look nicer. In a wrecking yard, you can often find them, but you still need to check the price and condition.
A “you pull it” yard is a place where you pick a car, then remove the parts yourself. You pay for the privilege and the parts, and the host says the final bill can still be surprisingly expensive.
They mean you should make a list of the exact parts you’re hunting for before you start pulling anything. That way you don’t waste hours grabbing the wrong things.
Concept
warranty on the parts
They’re talking about a guarantee you can buy for the used part. If you want that protection, the host says it costs extra and may make the whole deal not worth it.
They mean a frustrating cycle where you keep going back to pull more parts because the first one didn’t work. Instead of saving time and money, it can turn into a never-ending hassle.
A “band-aid fix” means you’re treating the problem temporarily instead of fixing what’s really causing it. The host is saying you might end up wasting time and money if you don’t diagnose first.
Concept
interest fee
“Interest fee” is used by the host to describe an extra charge layered on top of the salvage-yard pricing. In context, it’s part of the argument that the total cost rises once you include fees beyond just the parts you pull.
A “mileage vehicle” refers to the donor car’s odometer reading being recorded for the part you’re buying. That matters because many used-part failures correlate with wear, and mileage is one of the few available indicators.
“Exchange parts only” means the warranty is limited to swapping the part for another, rather than paying for labor or repairs. For buyers, that changes the real risk: you may still be out time and installation costs.
An undercarriage spray is a targeted wash for the underside of the vehicle to remove dirt, salt, and grime that can trap moisture. The host recommends it (or a hose) to help slow corrosion.
Rust proofing is applying protective products to prevent corrosion on a vehicle’s underside and other vulnerable areas. The host’s point is that regular rust proofing can reduce how often you need to wash under the car in harsh conditions.
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mine's not the same that's all I can say
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one and I mean it is it's hot off the press because I was on the road yesterday I had several stops
and one of them was I needed some used pieces to finish off the last segment of the 2003
a new beetle convertible where I've gotten into a big mouse problem in behind the dash
and we it started off with changing the cabin filter and it's just kind of escalated from there
into hantavirus and excrement that has to be handled and managed properly to prevent from
getting seriously sick so you can look that up it's the real deal when you're if you're cleaning up
mouse and rodent excrement you need to know what you're dealing with because hantavirus is a serious
serious thing so I had composed a small list of bits and pieces that I needed I needed a
couple things for the 2008 Nissan Rogue and also for this beetle and what else was I think that was
about it so I just wanted to buzz into one of these uh you pull it parts yards now and I've
been going to uh automotive recycle yards since I was 16 so a long time and in in the US these
you pull it yards are very popular and I would I even go into the US because I was over there
anyway broadcasting and there's an outfit there that they were our sponsors for a while we had two
of them M&M you pull it and the other one I can't remember the name of the yard them yeah it's called
metallico now but you can go in there and pull parts but we need to talk about this because
if you're buying used auto parts and they pull the parts for you those yards I know many of them
and they test when the vehicles come in they pressure oil pressure test the engines and
transmissions and verify that those big components can be resold that they're in good shape and
they're in working order and they give you 120 day warning on any part you buy over the counter
but they take it off for you those aren't you pull it yards they they take the part and it's
all the pieces and parts are tested before they go on the shelf or before the vehicle goes in the
yard and a lot of recycle yards now are taking all the good parts off the vehicle like engines and
transmissions come out and they're shelfed and they're tagged in bag with the vehicle mileage
written right on those big components so that's what I'm used to a lot of the yards would let me
in there and I could go and pull my own stuff and save the labor but many of them do not anymore
they take the parts pull the parts for you so in Canada these new you pull it yards have
popped up and there's some things that you need to be aware first of used versus new parts and I've
five things that are must know when shopping used parts otherwise you are going to be taken for
the ride of your life so yesterday I went into one of these places and just down the street from
another place in in the Niagara region that I've been going to for many years they pull parts for
you and I've always been treated well there and they're great bunch of guys to deal with
so that's why they're still in business I've been dealing with them for a long time I thought I just
buzz into this yard and go and pluck and harvest some small pieces bits and pieces and I was looking
for to finish this 2003 Beetle and a couple of things for the 08 Nissan Rogue that I drive around
in and that's really good on fuel but you man there were a lot of those babies in the wrecking
yard I know why because the CVT transmission there was a number of them the transmission was missing
so you know what's going on anyhow at those particular yards they're not testing any parts
none zero so you're going to pay an entry fee and you're going to go in and you're going to pull parts
yourself and you're thinking I'll save some money
stay tuned because no you won't so here's the thing when it comes to used in new parts
there's some steps you need to follow in the first place and we're going to come back to the U
pull-it centers so that you know how that system works and it's not stacked in the consumer's favor
it is not not one iota and I'll uncover that in a minute and be respectful but at the same time
we want to be prosumers not consumers because that's where the money goes
so you want to get three prices if you're considering and this is not for the you know
you're taking the car to the shop I knew certain customers that they they would want used parts
and I would shop them ahead of time and I would have them sitting and waiting and I would only buy
used parts from recycle yards that were I I knew for years that they tag and bag everything
there's the mileage on it from the vehicle it came out of the serial number of the car
and that they're giving you automatically 120 day warranty and in some cases where you know money's
tight it could help you a lot and still get your car fixed and so I I use that as an avenue and
an option for my clients at our automotive shop and for myself for many years I buy and sell cars
and people would get a great deal on a vehicle that I've gone over and I called those my $500
beauties clean them made the mechanical fit and get them back out on the road and it's kind of
like recycling so what if you're considering going used components for your vehicle here's
how you're going to manage it I'm going to teach you how you don't get taken advantage of you got
to know your pricing today you really really do so number one you're going to get three prices
you're going to check out what the part is worth brand new from a local parts jobber okay so step
one is parts required we need to do three price checks three not one not 23 so the local
parts jobbers so whether it's you know like a Napa car quest part source wherever you feel confident
with getting a price on a new component number two you're going to go online and pick one or two
online areas where you can I have my go to's and I check price there as well so you want that price
next then thirdly here's how you're going to do it now if you're calling a used recycle yard that
pulls the parts for you get a price from there all right next if you decide that you're going to go
to a you pull it wrecking yard recycle yard where you pull the parts and you think you're going to
save money on the parts listen up this is where I'm going to blow a hole in that because it's not good
if you go to a you pull it yard you're going to pay to get in it's going to be two bucks or five
bucks whatever it is none of the components that you're going to remove have been tested
no mileage is recorded you have no history on the components that you're going to pull
off that vehicle whether it's something electronic whether it's an alternator starter engine cylinder
head transmission it's a I don't know they test anything they don't check
anything so you're going in there putting your time in paying your entry fee and here's where
here's where it gets ugly okay so stay with me this happened to me yesterday and I got
schooled and I was not happy about it and that's way on the way home I go how can we turn this into
making sure that our listeners don't get the opportunity to get schooled so you you go in
you pull all your components you harvest your list so you go in with your list and I had a list
and they gave me a list of where the vehicles are and that's a bit bizarre but I was in there for
two and a half almost three hours in the sun and I did come out with pretty much everything I wanted
some of the parts were broken but not broken to the point where the ones that I'm trying to replace
are totally broken like there's nothing left so it was kind of like well these are broken but I
probably work with it and and here's what I in three hours of being out in the yard I'm going to give
you a lowdown on what I had in my ziploc bags and I say that because so you know I didn't have any
super big items I had a lot of little plastic what I call nibbly bits of stuff that I wanted to gather
that I could use so I paid my entry fee it was $5 and then now you go in there with your list
and you go and locate what you're going to be checking to see if the components are there
and that you can use them and take them off so in three hours I gathered two shifter knobs
two center little center caps uh some little rubber bumper stoppers for the fuel door on the
rogue they're missing so when the fuel door closes it's chiclank and you don't want it to be rubbing
metal on metal the little bungee things are important but that's where rust starts I need a
couple of plastic little brackets that hold the dash together on the 2003 beetle and it was killer
work to get those out you have to disassemble the entire dash like I'm doing the job here in the shop
lot of work but I had my tools to do it and I took water with me and I ran out I really needed
six bottles of water anyhow what else did I get um in that bag oh well I was in one of the beetle
convertibles that's there for harvesting I found a couple of thermostat sweet switches for the heated
seats and they were already taken off because somebody bastardized the dash and I'll tell you
they're not friendly when they take stuff apart people they just hack it so I thought hey they're
not broken I'll throw those in my ziploc bag I'll take those uh what else did I get um anything
else major um nope just those two switches a bunch of plastic stuff two center caps two shifter knobs
and they're not electronic shifter knobs they just go on the shaft of the shifter but mine
spins around 180 degrees it's not locking in so it's a bit goofy when you're shifting and I'm
concerned that I may shift and pull the knob right off the shifter so and those parts aren't
available from Nissan so yeah what else did I have in there I'm just thinking it was there
anything else major in there oh I I took some screws that's right about 30 screws
as I'm taking the dash apart I thought I'll take some extra screws I'm pulling it apart put those in
my ziploc bag okay so after three hours and why did it take so long because these things vehicles
are in different rows all over the place so there's a row of them over here there's a row over there
and so if you're looking for quality you got it you got to do all the work you're doing all the work
so anyways three hours I head to the gate I didn't ask what the prices were because I thought you
know I'm not really taking anything of super value out of out of there so I get to the gate
the counter and they lay everything out and then here's here's where it gets ugly okay so this is
where this is what you have to know so you're using your time your tools to go in and pull the parts
so when you get to the counter now they're going to dissect what you what you're wanting to purchase
by item item by item and if you want warranty on the item you have to buy the warranty
you following me you have to buy the warranty at a recycle yard where they pull the parts for you
you'll see on the invoice hundred and twenty day exchange on the component labor not included
so at a you pull it yard if you want warranty on anything you purchase so if I want to warranty on
the nibbly plastic bits a little bit of plastic trim size of a try a small triangle
where the plastic pieces and for the beetle were partly broken
so I was going to have to do some work to make them work and the shifter knobs I really only
needed the clip and the little plastic thing that holds it on but I thought I'll just take the whole
knob that was a huge mistake so anyways after it's all tallied up you ready for it with warranty
my my zip lock bag my medium size zip lock bag holding all the plastic stuff and in the little
plastic bag the little triangles that go around the outside mirror on the Nissan Rogue and a handful
of screws a hundred and sixty dollars a hundred and sixty dollars and I go a hundred and sixty
dollars and there's another lady standing there with a hubcap and I'm going for what I didn't buy
a cylinder head or anything yeah and and I stood there listening to them itemize every single piece
well that's a switch this is a plastic oh there's two shifter knobs here there's some plastic trim
pieces and the lady says oh and there's a there's hardware in this zip lock bag oh it looks about
30 screws and then the total comes in 160 dollars I just spent three hours in the blazing heat
harvesting stuff that in most yards if I if they allowed me to go in they just go now just
go on we'll see you next time they won't even bother writing an invoice for it
so then she says well is that too much I go yeah yes it is well so you don't want the warranty
then I go no why would I they're plastic nibbly bits and like little tiny bungee things for the fuel
door and a couple of switches no big deal you don't know if they work I don't know if they work
I'm taking a chance if I need them I said it's the ones that I have are working so I thought hey
they're on the floor in the car I'm working on I'll grab them so we can take 30 dollars off
so it'll be 130 dollars now and I'm like a deer in a headlights look and the lady's
nearing at me that's got the hubcap I go I've been in this industry 44 years plus
and I'm not about to give you 130 dollars for this three hours of my time
and this is to me is just you know what the one car is going to be scrapped tomorrow the beetle
that I was in it's the young chap is getting them ready for the road to be scrapped so all those
parts and that's where I found the pieces that were broken but not as broken as the ones I have
that car is full of really good stuff yet and it's getting scrapped tomorrow
yeah it's it's going to crush her so I said no thank you and I handed her my ziploc bags that I left
I'm going wow what a waste of time people need to know about this so here's the thing
if you're going to go to a you pull it yard you go with a grocery list
you make sure you have a list of all the parts that you're interested in before you even step
through the two glass doors to go out to the pull it your you pull it yard you have them
go through your list itemize it and give you an exact price on every single piece you're interested
in pulling before you do what I did and assumed it's it's not shouldn't be too much money for these
things you know most yards and just give them to me because they're just they don't care that stuff
doesn't make them any money and it's not worth their time writing it up so I that's what I assumed
I assumed incorrectly and that's why I'm sharing it with you so if you have 10 items on your list
of what you want to harvest you make sure those ladies at the counter or fellas give you a price
per item on your paper and then sign it because you don't want to come out and the prices have
changed you say if that's the price I'm willing to pay that but not a penny more so make sure you
go into the you pull it yard with a grocery list of parts that you want and get them all priced out
before you even put the labor in to go and get those components out of the yard otherwise you'll
face what I did I spent three hours and then 160 dollars best they were going to do was 130 I said
you even here's the thing I said you're charging me for the screws well everything has a price you
know that was the answer I got everything has a price you know I said even the broken stuff
well you know either want it or you don't we and here was the answer I got we don't care
just like that and I'll tell you the prices are out of this world and that's where I'm going with
all of this I would stay clear of the you pull it yards if you're looking to save money you're not
going to save it any money anything there you got to buy your warranty on the parts and you know it's
your labor and then if you go back and in the part is is defunct you get to go in and use your
labor to pull another one off follow me it's a circle of madness so get a price per item
before you spend the time pulling the parts and use parts may not be the the real solution
to the real problem just a band-aid fix
you know what I'm saying a major headache can come out of all that so yesterday that's what I
had on the way home not really but I wasn't happy I spent three hours and there's no way I'm going
to overpay for something I at the most I would have been willing to go 30 bucks for all of it
that was in my mind's I am going 30 bucks I can like it's more than I would spend on that stuff
normally if have to pay for it at all when we used to be able to go into the wrecking yards and
pull our own parts the guys were happy to do that because they always have not enough staff
and lots of parts orders coming in and the guys get behind they go like can you pull your own stuff
yeah and they give you a break on that absolutely but not in these you pulling yards I'm just telling
you right now that's how it's going to work at all of them you're going to pay an interest interest
fee you're going to put your time in you're going to get to the counter now they're going to nail
you with what it's worth and if you want warranty you're going to have to buy the warranty at the
same time so before you do that again just to reiterate you go to the counter before you even
pay your five or two dollar entrance fee get them to price all the parts out that you're looking to
harvest out of their yard so that you know exactly what the monies are before you do what I did put
the labor in and then end up leaving everything behind and you know what I was not I looked at
well you know I spent three hours but I'm not about to pay $130 for something that's
two ziplock bags of goodies no no absolutely not so in some cases getting a used component
that's been pulled for you inspected tagged with the mileage vehicle it came off of
and comes with a standard 120-day warranty that's okay at least you know where you stand with that
and you don't have to buy the warranty it's just initialized and it's on the invoice 120-day
warranty exchange exchange parts only so buy it's buy or beware you're definitely not going to save
any money at a you pull it yard I don't see it happening and the sad part is their parts
you have no information whatsoever so if you're buying something a major component like a cylinder
head a transmission a differential an engine there were guys ripping cars of parts pulling
engines out in there none of them are tested so how do they know what they're getting and then
nothing has mileage on so you don't even know the mileage on the vehicle if the dash is digital
you can't read it so you don't know what the mileage is so you have zero control
so you leave yourself beyond wide open of a problem happening you follow me so
you're born at your motor mouth summer tech tip you're ready for it and then we'll call it a day
keeping it clean underneath all right quick tip that gets overlooked every time wash under your car
dirt road salt yep some places still have it in the summer and grime collect and eat at your frame
so hit the car wash with an undercarriage spray or grab a hose if you're old school because rust
never sleeps but you can slow it down at least you never do that under spray in the in the winter
just in the summer but if you're rust proofing on a regular basis you won't have to do that
you won't have to wash underneath because the product that I endorse they don't they don't
endorse us in return is on our website it's there you can find it it has the initial cf
the best part about that product is it new it has a acid neutralizer in it that neutralizes
the acids created by road salt so make it a great day keep it under 100 and happy healthy
motoring I hope you got something out of that for the do it I guess today's program was more for
the do it yourselfers than anything else but it's buyer beware I would just stay clear of the you
pull it yards and have go to the yards where they're pulling the parts for you and they're tagged
bagged and they come automatically with a warranty and they're tested so they know you're at least
you're putting in the effort and getting a component that's the real deal so peace patience
and kindness always and we'll see you in the next one have a great day and we'll see you tomorrow
morning for another motor mouth morning drive bye for now
About this episode
The show opens with Niall MotorMouth Jenkins’ usual rundown—where to watch/listen, upcoming Q&A, and reminders to subscribe and share. The episode then pivots to practical “morning drive” content: keeping vehicles clean underneath, a lighthearted curb-day/coffee-mug story, and a local weather and sponsor shoutout. The core automotive angle centers on deciding between used and new, framed around real-world ownership and maintenance considerations, plus tips for staying organized with a maintenance schedule.
IA trip to a U-Pull-It wrecking yard turned into an expensive lesson. What looked like a few small plastic pieces, switches, and hardware quickly added up once every item was individually priced. Add Admission fees, optional warranties, your own labour, tools, and time, and and the savings may not be what you expect,
In today's episode, I share my firsthand experience after spending hours pulling parts in extreme heat, only to discover that used parts come with no history, no testing, and often surprising costs. At a U-Pull-It recycling yard.
Before you buy used automotive parts, I cover 5 important things every vehicle owner should know:
✅ First, Compare Prices for: new parts, online, retail parts store, then used.
✅ Get every part priced before entering the U=Pull-It yard
✅Understand warranty costs and limitations
✅ Remember you're assuming all the risk
✅ Know when buying new simply makes more sense
Sometimes the cheapest option isn't the best value
" Before you turn a wrench in a U-Pull-It yard, get the prices first. Sometimes the cheapest-looking repair ends up being the most expensive lesson."
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