We’ve done the math, and we’ve spent a total of 10,475 hours perusing Big LeRoy’s online parts finder. It’s downright addictive. This junkyard has a huge inventory, and if for some reason the part isn’t listed (we struck out on a rocker panel for a 1976 Peugeot 504), there’s a nationwide locator that can have it delivered in a jiff. The hyper-specific seeker can also search for parts via VIN. It’s all about customer service, which is especially welcome when you’re dealing with car trouble.
This article appears in Oct 8-15, 2014.