The short version
- Typical range: £20 – £400
- Biggest single factor: condition — see the table below
- Category: Vehicles
- Cost to sell on WishThrift: nothing, at any price
What a used car parts is worth by condition
Condition does more to the price than anything else. These figures are worked from the top of the range for car partss, so treat them as a starting point and adjust for the specifics of yours.
| Condition | Typical price | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| New with Tags | £400 | Unused, tags or seals intact |
| Like New | £340 | Barely used, no visible wear |
| Good | £260 | Light signs of use, complete and working |
| Fair | £180 | Heavily used, or a described fault or missing part |
| For Parts | £100 | Not working or incomplete, sold as seen |
These are the five grades WishThrift listings use, and sellers set the grade themselves — see what each condition grade means. Figures are shown in pounds as a reference point. On WishThrift prices display in your own currency, and sellers set their own asking price.
What raises the value of a car parts
- Original manufacturer parts with part numbers
- Parts for common, high-volume vehicles
- Unused or low-mileage removed components
- Complete assemblies rather than partial
What lowers it
- Parts listed without a part number
- Worn or damaged components sold as serviceable
- Obsolete parts for vehicles no longer on the road
- Missing fixings and brackets
How to work out what yours is worth
- Find and photograph the part number
- List every vehicle model and year it fits
- Photograph all mating surfaces and mounting points
Once you have those three answers you can place your own car parts on the table above with reasonable confidence. If it sits between two rows, price it toward the lower one — items priced honestly sell faster than items priced hopefully.
Ready to sell it? Listing on WishThrift is free, there is no commission, and you keep the full amount you agree with the buyer — see how selling works or create a free account.
Frequently asked questions
How should I list car parts?
By part number first, then the vehicles it fits. Buyers search by part number, and a listing without one is much harder to find.
Are used car parts worth selling?
Yes, particularly original manufacturer parts for common vehicles. The market is active because new parts are expensive.
Should I include fixings?
Yes. Brackets and bolts are often vehicle-specific and their absence is a common cause of returns.
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