scrap
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I'm off to simpson salvage yard on Saturday near York. A few of my mates been there and they said they have some good cars in there. Anyone been.
I dunno if i'm gonna buy anything yet but i wouldn't buy anything that needs too much work cos i can't do it myself.
But you can get some with a few dents in the doors and a wing mirror missing. 
Has anyone here had any experience of buying from a salvage yard. What should i look for and what should i stay clear of.
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chris_uk
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stay clear of tall pileups.. there scary!
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Scott
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yes i buy a lot from them
i was going to buy a VTS yesterday for £1850 decided i couldnt be arsed to 
make sure and give the car a really good check over before buying it
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Scott
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and always remeber even though it may look terrible damage , alot of the stuff is just bolt off throw in bin , bolt on
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Claire
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Does anyone have an adress/directions on how to get there? Ive heard about it alot but never been. I would be coming into york on the A19
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Super_si
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Its shite
If you do find anything. Rip it off and put under your Jumper 
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Sam
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quote:
Originally posted by Super_si
Its shite
If you do find anything. Rip it off and put under your Jumper
I'm not the only one that does that sort of thing then!
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scrap
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Claire here's the directions from the website. hope it helps.
We are located 10 miles east of York. (Do not go into York) From either the A1 or the M1 take the A64 signposted York; (This forms a southern bypass round York.) From this bypass take the A166 signposted Bridlington; (Do not go as far as Bridlington!) After approx 6 miles drive straight through Stamford Bridge; (selection of shops / eateries etc) After 2 miles turn right signposted Full Sutton Ind Estate. (follow the signs through the village to the Estate) You can't miss us on the left.
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scrap
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I will definetly be staying clear of anything with engine damage, cos i know f**k all. But body work can be replaced.
Scott: Do you get the "bolt-on" replacements from the salvage yard or do you get them elsewhere?
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scrap
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Oh yeah, i was just talking to someone at work and they said a car that had been crashed wouldn't be HPI clear and it would mean insurance would be higher. Is this true??
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Super_si
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Amazing how much you can sneak out
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scrap
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More comments welcome !!
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Scott
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quote:
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I will definetly be staying clear of anything with engine damage, cos i know f**k all. But body work can be replaced.
Scott: Do you get the "bolt-on" replacements from the salvage yard or do you get them elsewhere?
either get them from dealer, other scrap yards, the net , anwywhere
when im talking boolt on im talking, tailgates, doors, bonnets , bumpers etc
my m8 does it full time and makes a mint
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scrap
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OK cheers Scott.
I'll go and have a look and see what i can find. I'm sure they'll be a bargain in there somewhere.
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Scott
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yes
evo 7 for £4600 
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