About Fife

Fife is the Scottish local authority with the third largest population, around 367,000 people. The busiest towns are Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes, each suffering from congestion during peak hours because although there’s a good road infrastructure in Fife, most of the main roads are single carriageway. If you rely on your car to get to work, as many Fifers do, it’s important to keep your car well-maintained, as breaking down would be extremely inconvenient and potentially quite costly.

Deliveries of car parts around Fife are efficient because of the excellent road connections in and out of the area to major cities including Edinburgh, Perth and Dundee. There’s only one motorway that passes through Fife. The M90 crosses the region from the Forth Road Bridge and serves Dunfermline before heading up towards Stirling and beyond. Major A roads in the area are the A92 trunk road that leads from the M90 towards Kirkcaldy and through Glenrothes and onto Dundee, the A91 Bannockburn to St Andrews road via Cupar, and the A915 Kirkcaldy to St Andrews route via Leven. 

The roads of Fife are a mixed bag. Between 1999 and 2010, 181 people died on the roads within the local authority. A section of the A915 between Kirkcaldy and Leven has been named as one of the most dangerous stretches of road in Fife, with 72 accidents recorded between 2011 and 2013. The northbound A92 from Glenrothes up towards the Tay Road Bridge has been dubbed ‘killer’ by local campaigners who want to cut the risk of accidents by either turning the road into a dual carriageway or installing speed cameras. On the other hand, many residential roads have 20 mph speed limits to improve road safety. If you do have an accident, using parts from a scrap yard can reduce the cost of repairs. Just remember when you’re driving that you’re not Jim Clark (two-time Formula One World Drivers’ Champion).

Why buy used van and car parts?

Choosing used car parts is not the first option that everybody thinks of, however sourcing your car spares from scrap yards can save you a fortune. Breaker yards remove the salvageable parts from cars that have been scrapped, clean them up and sell them on at reduced prices. These parts can have many thousands of miles left in them and are great quality. Choosing to look for car spares at a breaker yard is a viable option, especially if you’re one of the growing number of Scots choosing to keep their older car on the road rather than splashing out on a newer model. 

Don’t be put off if it’s your first time. Speaking to the knowledgeable staff at a breaker yard can help put your mind at ease. They’re veritable experts and can help you find the parts you need. 

Benefits of buying new and used van and car parts from BreakerYard.com

Breakeryard.com can help you to find the right parts at the right prices. We have a network of independent breakers across Fife and the UK as a whole so it’s very likely that at least one will stock the exact part you need. Simply enter your vehicle details using our Part Finder button and you’ll be able to request a quote or choose a buy now option. It doesn’t matter where your required part is located as the breakers usually offer delivery, so you can arrange to receive the part at an address of your choosing. 

Wherever you are in Fife, whether it’s Cupar, Anstruther, Glenrothes, Dunfermline or St Andrews, we can help you to find the used, new or reconditioned car parts that you need to get your car back on the road as soon as possible.