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Welcome to Allford Auto Wrecking!We are a full service auto salvage yard specializing in Ford, Lincoln and Mercury parts for cars, trucks, vans and SUVs. We pride ourselves on our huge selection of auto parts where you’re sure to find what you’re looking for. If we don’t have the part, let us know, and we can get it.We offer free delivery to auto shops local to the southern California area including: Orange County, Los Angeles County, San Diego County, Riverside County and San Bernardino County. Used auto components (excluding electrical) come with a three month warranty and can be shipped to all over the U.S. Contact us for freight cost if you are interested international shipping. Come visit our location, or click here to view our inventory of parts. |
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Recent PostsBefore you roll negative equity into another car loanA negative equity car loan becomes a bigger problem when the Ford you still owe money on also needs an expensive repair. We see owners reach this point after a transmission failure, collision damage, or a repair estimate that no longer fits the budget. Before a dealer “pays off” the old vehicle, separate the old debt from the value of the car and see exactly what moves into the next contract.Read More Questions to ask before signing a car repair payment planA car repair payment plan can look manageable when the monthly number is the first thing on the page. The better question is what repair you are financing and what the full agreement will cost. We hear from owners who already have a shop estimate and want to know whether changing the parts cost can shrink the amount they need to finance before they sign anything.Read More What to check before buying a Ford keyless entry keypad partA Ford keyless entry keypad can look like a simple door part until two nearly identical handles arrive with different connectors behind them. We see that kind of mismatch at the counter often enough to slow the quote down on purpose. Before we pull a keypad-related part, we want the VIN, the vehicle details, and clear photos of the component you are replacing.Read More How to Find Reliable Used Ford Parts in Orange County & Southern CaliforniaBuying used Ford components can save you hundreds of dollars without sacrificing safety, provided that you choose them wisely and know how to verify what you are buying. We are here to help Ford owners living in Orange County or across Southern California find reliable used Ford parts and avoid common mistakes.Read More Things to Know Before You Sell Your Ford for Cash in AnaheimSelling your Ford is not as easy as many people think, especially when it comes to junk or salvage cars. Although there are “cash for cars” services, and junk yards that buy vehicles in any condition, you need to understand the process and potential pitfalls so you do not get stuck in paperwork and make the most out of your deal.Read More Used Ford Truck Parts for F-150, F-250, and Super Duty OwnersHalf the F-150 body panel calls we take end at the 2015 model year. That is where Ford abandoned steel for aluminum. No other single change has stranded as many parts orders since. Cab and box choices narrow the list further, and engine code, axle ratio, and trim level reduce what is left.Read More Used Lincoln and Mercury Parts: Hard-to-Find OEM InventoryLincoln survived the reorganization. Mercury didn't, so the Grand Marquis and the Sable went with it. Ford dropped the Town Car in the same period. Anyone keeping one of those cars on the road now buys from salvage inventory, and dealer supply has thinned every year since 2011.Read More How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Ford Transmission or Engine?Two numbers decide most Ford repair estimates. One is the shop's hourly labor rate. The other is the labor time published for that job in a flat-rate guide. Parts go on top of both. Any quote worth comparing will separate those lines, since two shops quoting $4,500 for a transmission can be selling very different work.Read More Repair vs. Replace: When Is Your Ford Not Worth Fixing?A truck worth $6,000 and a transmission quote of $3,000, from an owner who had ruled the repair out before dialing. Almost nobody prices the alternative first. Replacement means shopping a market where listings average close to $27,000, so repairs that looked absurd in 2019 are often the cheaper decision now.Read More Used vs. New vs. Aftermarket Ford Parts: How to ChooseNobody phones a salvage yard for advice about new parts. The question arrives anyway, usually partway through a call about something else: is the used version good enough here? That category difference is worth several hundred dollars on your estimate.Read More How to Pay for Unexpected Car RepairsCallers ask us about money more often than you'd expect from a parts yard. An estimate arrives without the funds to match it. Our answer rarely changes: the estimate itself is negotiable long before the financing is. Whatever survives that stage becomes a financing question, and the answers to it differ by hundreds of dollars on the same repair.Read More How to Find the Right Ford Part by VINMost parts come back for the same reason. Somebody ordered on a year, a make, and a model. All three were correct. Together, they still describe several different vehicles. Seventeen characters describe one vehicle and no other, which is why our counter asks for them before quoting anything.Read More Warranty, Shipping & Delivery for Used Ford Parts: FAQNobody buys a used part expecting new-part terms. Callers want to know exactly where our responsibility stops. Here are the answers on warranty coverage and claims, free local delivery, nationwide freight, returns, core charges, and payment.Read More A Guide to Paying for Car Repairs: Smart Financial StrategiesAuto repairs can come at an unexpectedly high cost. Finding the best method to pay for car repairs can prevent you from experiencing financial stress, regardless of whether it is a minor or a major repair. So let's look at a few methods to aid you in navigating the process and choosing wisely when you are wondering how to pay for car repairs.Read More How To Finance a Car The Smart WaySave serious money on auto financing by leveraging competing loan offers at the dealership, making at least a 20% down payment, and keeping the loan term as short as you can realistically manage. Oh, and — of course — don't buy more car than you can truly afford.Read More Do You Have To Pay Taxes On Your Car Every Year?Considering recent economic developments, calculating your expenses becomes essential. You need to know about any costs associated with your vehicle to properly plan out the budget. Taxes should always be part of this formula. They can differ from state to state and depend on certain factors, all of which have to do with the car. If you have a good idea of how the government applies them, you can easily estimate how much money will go out of your pocket.Read More |