I needed a part for my 1999 vehicle. Ran down to Pepboys, they said that they didn't carry the part. He also looked at Autozone and advised me that they didn't carry it either. Pepboys told me to contact the dealership. I almost screamed...for a 99' vehicle? I hesitated greatly, then I called the dealership. Knowing they would give me an astronomical amount...I waited until they found the part. Well - they discontinued making the part - and the dealership advised me to reach out to a junkyard.
Let me back up a second. My mom told me while I was working on my vehicle that I should contact the junkyard prior to my calling around. Why in the world didn't I listen to her in the first place? It could have saved me soooo much time.
So I did a google search and found Battaglia Auto Recycling. Called and they said they had my part. Drove down there - and here's my only issue - I had the hardest time locating this place. It's near the West End Circle - by the McKees Rock exit close to the river. I said I had called earlier and they indicated that they needed to get the part off the vehicle. I wasn't in a rush - so everything was fine. This business is very busy...which I noticed because the phones kept ringing (and they were answering them). I asked one of the workers how long they've been in business, and he told me for over 35 years. This is the third generation in charge of the company now.
Once they were able to get my part, they provided it to me. I installed it right on the spot - and it worked! You could see me cheesin' for days...lol.
I would definitely use them again - very pleasant bunch of guys that are there. And you can tell this is a family business - and I love supporting small business. read more