Gone are the days of standing in line at the parts store. Gone also are the days of dismantling a Voyager part yourself at the salvage yard. The internet, believe it or not, has changed things for the better and probably forever.
All you have to do now is go to your computer and punch in the year, make, and model of your Voyager. Then you choose the type of part (used, new or remanufactured), the category (for instance, transmission), name (power steering pump), and quantity. Our parts locators then search the world over for your Voyager part, including refurbishers, remanufacturers, junkyards, salvage yards, surplus stores, parts stores, and used and new car dealers. After your Voyager part is located, we email or phone you to tell you what your price will be, how many we have in stock, and when we can ship.
It is not always the wisest thing to do to buy a completely new part or your Voyager or Town and Country. If only the inner parts of a component are worn or broken, we can use the rest of it and offer it as a used or refurbished part. For example, after air conditioning pumps and compressors get new inner components, they work like new.
You can buy remanufactured engines, which are as good and sometimes better than the original. Here is a look at what remanufacturers do. First they disassemble the motor, and then they clean the block, rebore the cylinders, fit new pistons and rings, and grind and reseat the valves. Next they clean all oil galleys, install a new oil pump, and rework the cylinder head.
Transmissions are similar. They receive new bands, valves, and seals. Rebuilt alternators are very popular. Refurbishers install new connectors, switches, windings, and the worn electrical components but reuse the housing, the brackets and the other useable outer parts. The result is an alternator that, although it may not be “new,” gives you years of reliable service.
The result of rebuilding and refurbishing is that you pay lower prices. But we all benefit by reusing parts because the energy and resources saved are good for the environment.
Buying from a reputable manufacturer, refurbisher, or rebuilder makes good common sense. And don’t forget to ask about quality and warranties.
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