Buying Used Peugeot Parts: What’s Worth Buying From a Breaker?
If your Peugeot needs a replacement part, buying used can save a considerable amount compared with ordering a brand-new component from a main dealer.
But some parts make much better used purchases than others. The key is knowing what can be safely reused, making sure the replacement is compatible with your vehicle and buying from a breaker that can tell you exactly what you are getting.
At Allstar Breakers, we regularly dismantle Peugeot cars and vans for parts. Here are some of the Peugeot components that can be particularly worth looking for from a breaker.
Why Buy Used Peugeot Parts?
A car can reach the end of its useful life while still containing plenty of perfectly usable components.
An accident-damaged Peugeot, for example, may have an undamaged engine, gearbox, interior, lights or panels. Likewise, a car with major engine failure could still contain dozens of useful parts elsewhere on the vehicle.
Reusing those components can offer several advantages:
- Lower costs compared with many new replacement parts
- Access to genuine original Peugeot components
- Parts for older models that may be difficult to source new
- Less waste by giving usable components a second life
If you are looking for a particular Peugeot component, our main Peugeot breakers and used parts page explains how to check our current stock.
Used Peugeot Engines
An engine replacement can be one of the most expensive repairs a vehicle owner faces, so a suitable used engine can sometimes make the difference between repairing a Peugeot and giving up on it altogether.
Compatibility is particularly important with engines. The model name alone is not always enough to identify the correct replacement, so it helps to provide your vehicle registration and any engine or part numbers available.
Condition, mileage and what is included with the engine should also be established before purchasing.
You can find out more about the used engines available from Allstar Breakers.
Used Peugeot Gearboxes
Gearboxes are another major component that can be expensive to replace with a brand-new unit.
A used gearbox from a suitable donor vehicle can therefore be worth considering, particularly on an older Peugeot where the cost of a new component could be disproportionate to the value of the car.
As with engines, make sure the exact gearbox specification is checked rather than relying solely on the make and model of the vehicle.
See our used gearboxes page for more information.
Headlights and Rear Lights
Lights are one of the more straightforward components to consider buying used.
A cracked headlight or damaged rear light may be expensive to replace new, while a good-quality used unit from the same model can provide a much more affordable solution.
There can still be differences between trim levels, model years and lighting systems, so matching the part number or vehicle registration is important.
Doors, Wings, Bonnets and Other Body Panels
Used body panels can be particularly useful following minor accident damage.
Depending on current stock, Peugeot breakers may have:
- Doors
- Wings
- Bonnets
- Tailgates
- Bumpers
- Other exterior panels and trim
Finding a panel in the correct colour can potentially save additional work, although paint condition and exact colour matching should always be checked before purchase.
Wing Mirrors
Complete wing-mirror assemblies can be surprisingly expensive when bought new, particularly when they include heating, electric adjustment, indicators or folding functions.
A used mirror from the correct specification of Peugeot can therefore be a worthwhile option.
Check the electrical connections and features carefully, as two mirrors that look identical from the outside may not necessarily have the same functions.
Alloy Wheels
If you have damaged a Peugeot alloy wheel, replacing a single wheel from a breaker can be much cheaper than buying a new set.
You will need to make sure the wheel is the correct size and specification for your vehicle and that it has been checked for obvious damage before fitting.
Interior Parts and Trim
Breakers can also be useful for replacing interior parts that become damaged, worn or lost over time.
Depending on the vehicle, this could include:
- Seats and headrests
- Door cards
- Switches and controls
- Centre-console components
- Interior trim
- Parcel shelves
- Storage compartments
These parts can become particularly difficult to find for older Peugeot models once manufacturers stop supplying them new.
Used Peugeot Electrical Parts
Many electrical components can also be sourced used, but compatibility can be more complicated.
Depending on the part, coding or programming may be required after installation. Part numbers and vehicle specifications therefore become especially important when sourcing electrical components.
If you are unsure, provide as much information as possible when asking a breaker to check their stock.
Are There Peugeot Parts You Should Buy New?
Buying used is not automatically the best choice for every component.
Routine service items and components designed to wear out through normal use are often better purchased new. The same applies where the condition or remaining life of a used component cannot be reliably established.
The aim should not simply be to find the cheapest possible part. It should be to find the right part, in suitable condition, for the repair you are carrying out.
How Do You Make Sure a Used Peugeot Part Will Fit?
Peugeot models can use different components depending on engine size, trim level, gearbox, model year and specification.
When contacting a breaker, it helps to provide:
- Your vehicle registration
- The exact Peugeot model
- Year of manufacture
- Engine size
- Any visible part numbers
- A description or photograph of the part you need
The more information you provide, the easier it is to identify the correct replacement.
What Should You Ask Before Buying a Used Part?
Before ordering, it is sensible to confirm exactly what you are buying.
Depending on the component, useful questions can include:
- Is this part compatible with my registration?
- Has the part been checked before sale?
- Is there any visible damage?
- What is included with the part?
- Does warranty cover apply?
- Can the part be delivered?
Warranty cover is available on qualifying parts supplied by Allstar Breakers. You can check the current terms on our warranty page.
Looking for Used Peugeot Parts?
Allstar Breakers regularly dismantles Peugeot vehicles and our stock changes as more cars and vans arrive at the yard.
We may have parts available for models including the Peugeot 107, 108, 206, 207, 208, 307, 308, 407, 508, Partner, Expert and Boxer, as well as other Peugeot models.
Take a look at our main Peugeot breakers and used Peugeot parts page, or call 01772 700607 with your registration and details of the part you need.
Even if you cannot see your Peugeot listed online, it is still worth asking. We may already have the component you need in stock.