About Preston

Preston is the administrative centre of Lancashire, on the north bank of the River Ribble. Since it obtained city status in 2002 the area has grown in popularity, with the built-up area boasting a population of over 310,00 people. Sitting northwest of Manchester, northeast of Liverpool and east of Blackpool, Preston itself is incredibly well connected and is popular with both tourists and commuters making use of these strong links. This does unfortunately lead to congestion in the area, so it is important to stay on top of car maintenance to avoid any inopportune breakdowns. 

Preston's location as a transport hub in the North West, between the M6, M55, M65 and M61, makes it popular with several freight and haulage companies, meaning that there is a lot of larger vehicles frequenting roads in the area and adding to congestion. On the 5th December 1958 the Preston bypass became the first stretch of motorway in the UK, and now forms part of the M6 and the M55. Its aim was to ease traffic congestion in Preston caused by tourists travelling to the nearby popular destinations of Blackpool and the Lake District. As well as the M6 there are three other motorways which terminate close to the city; the M61, M65 and M55. This means that the transportation of new, used and reconditioned car parts from around the UK is both swift and reliable. 

The Adelphi junction in Preston, a notorious roundabout used by university students crossing the UCLan city centre campus, was the focus of a safety facelift after a worrying spate of accidents involving drivers and pedestrians. The A674 Wheelton Bypass/ B6228 Blackburn Road junction has also seen numerous accidents over the years, and earned a less than positive reputation among locals. Stretches of the A6 Preston Road were named in a poll for the top 10 most dangerous roads in the area. This high frequency of accidents does unfortunately mean that car repairs are a necessity, and the demand for replacement car parts is high.  

Head to a Preston Supercar Meet if you want to take your pride and joy for a spin, or visit the Hoghton Lancashire Classic Car Show for tons of inspiration. 

Why buy used van and car parts?

If you’re looking for ways to save money then you need to be thinking about used car parts. Not only are second hand car parts a great way to reduce energy spent on manufacturing new components, they can also save you money. This means that repairing your car using parts from a breaker yard is the smart choice, giving you the freedom to browse for exactly the part you need at the best price possible. The great thing about a breaker yard is the massive variety of parts in stock, so whatever vehicle you own you’re sure to find the component you need to get back on the road. Don’t panic if you have an old or rare vehicle as breakers even stock parts that may be incredibly difficult to find anywhere else, such as components that are no longer in production.

As the cost of living rises more and more people are feeling the pinch financially so it is important to save money where you can. Thanks to breaker yards you can grab a bargain without compromising on quality, with a huge range of used, reconditioned and even new parts available at a fraction of the usual cost. If you have any questions about the part you require then you can speak to a breaker directly using our ‘message our sellers’ function. They’re very knowledgeable and are always on hand to help out. 
 

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

Breakeryard.com is the future of scrap yards, giving people the freedom to browse and buy new, used and reconditioned car parts from the comfort of their own home. We’ve helped millions of people to get back on the road thanks to our flexible approach, allowing you to shop 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with a huge range of parts from breakers in our national network. Even if you can’t find the part you need at a local yard one of the breakers in the rest of the country is sure to have the component you need, and flexible delivery options can help to ensure that you receive the part at a place and time that works for you. Whether you choose to buy the component through our website straight away or wait for quotes from breakers around the UK, you’ll be back on the road in no time. 

Breakeryard.com has got the Lancashire area covered thanks to breakers throughout Preston including Walmer Bridge, Higher Walton, Claughton-on-Brock and Bilsborrow. Enter your details using our Part Finder button to start your search.