Glossary / General

junkyards

8 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

junkyards is a term you might hear when people talk about cars.

Technical Definition

Junkyards (also called wreckers in some regions) are salvage yards where you can buy used parts from cars that have been dismantled. For older or niche builds, they’re often a cost-effective way to source hard-to-find trim, lights, and other exterior components.

Hear It Discussed

"And what ends up happening is after a number of years when the car is discontinued, the parts come from either secondary suppliers or from crashed or, you know, junkyards where those parts exist."
Surprise! These Are The Top 10 Fastest Selling Used Cars! | Ep. 336 TFL Car Chat 46:27

"So again, you get rid of the junkyards for guys like you and me to get those parts that we may not be able to find new anymore. Right."
Pick a Conspiracy Get Out N Drive Podcast 24:40

"And it was good fun going all the wreckers or you call them junkyards over there and trying to find the bits I needed."
Jasmine Green | @six_four_stout Oil and Whiskey with Roadster Shop 50:09