Key Takeaways
- LKQ Pick Your Part: Most locations (90+), lowest prices, largest selection
- Pick-n-Pull: Best online inventory search, more late-model vehicles, slightly higher prices
- Pull-A-Part: Southeast focus, best customer service, competitive pricing
- All three offer 30-day warranties on most parts
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | LKQ Pick Your Part | Pick-n-Pull | Pull-A-Part |
|---|
| Locations | 90+ (nationwide) | 50+ (West/Midwest) | 25+ (Southeast) |
| Online Inventory | Yes | Best in industry | Yes |
| Pricing Model | Fixed by part type | Fixed by part type | Fixed by part type |
| Warranty | 30-day | 30-day (extended available) | 30-day |
| Sale Days | Frequent color tag sales | Weekly specials | Monthly sales |
| Vehicle Age Range | 5-25 years typical | 3-20 years | 5-20 years |
| Tools Allowed | Hand tools only | Hand tools only | Hand tools only |
| Admission Fee | Free-$2 | Free-$2 | Free |
| Hours | 8AM-5PM typical | 9AM-5PM typical | 8AM-5:30PM typical |
Price Comparison
| Part | LKQ Pick Your Part | Pick-n-Pull | Pull-A-Part |
|---|
| Engine (complete) | $199-$349 | $249-$399 | $225-$375 |
| Transmission (auto) | $149-$249 | $199-$299 | $175-$275 |
| Door (complete) | $50-$80 | $60-$90 | $55-$85 |
| Fender | $30-$50 | $35-$55 | $30-$50 |
| Alternator | $25-$35 | $30-$40 | $25-$35 |
| Starter | $20-$30 | $25-$35 | $20-$30 |
| Radiator | $25-$35 | $30-$40 | $25-$35 |
| Headlight | $25-$40 | $30-$45 | $25-$40 |
| Seat (front) | $40-$60 | $50-$70 | $45-$65 |
| Wheel (steel) | $20-$30 | $25-$35 | $20-$30 |
Pros and Cons
LKQ Pick Your Part
- ✅ Most locations nationwide — likely one near you
- ✅ Generally lowest prices of the three chains
- ✅ Frequent color-tag sales (50% off tagged vehicles)
- ✅ Largest vehicle selection per yard
- ❌ Some locations are less organized
- ❌ Customer service varies by location
Pick-n-Pull
- ✅ Best online inventory system in the industry
- ✅ Tends to get newer vehicles faster
- ✅ Clean, well-organized yards
- ✅ Extended warranty option available
- ❌ Slightly higher prices
- ❌ Concentrated in West Coast and Midwest
Pull-A-Part
- ✅ Best customer service reputation
- ✅ Free admission at all locations
- ✅ Competitive pricing with LKQ
- ✅ Well-maintained yards
- ❌ Limited to Southeast US
- ❌ Smaller inventory than LKQ
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