Where to Find OEM Car Parts Online (And the Cheapest OEM Source)
Where to find genuine OEM car parts online — dealer parts networks, marketplaces, and the cheapest OEM option of all: pulling factory parts yourself at a self-service junkyard.
“Where do you find OEM parts online?” is the age-old question — and most people miss the cheapest OEM source of all. Here’s where to buy genuine OEM parts online, plus the option that beats them on price.
Quick answer
Genuine OEM parts are sold through dealer parts networks, discounted online OEM dealer stores, and marketplaces like eBay Motors — but the cheapest OEM option is used factory parts pulled from the exact same make, model, and year at a self-service junkyard. The Pick and Pull app finds those donor cars near you by searching participating yards by vehicle.
Where to buy OEM parts online
- Dealer parts departments — guaranteed genuine, but full retail price.
- Online OEM dealer stores — many dealers run web stores that sell the same OEM parts at a discount and ship them; great for exact fitment.
- Marketplaces (eBay Motors, etc.) — new and used OEM parts, often with return options.
These are the right call when you need the part shipped, new, or with a warranty.
The cheapest OEM source people forget
Every car in a self-service salvage yard is a box of genuine OEM parts. If you find the same make, model, and year as yours, the parts on it are factory OEM and fit exactly — for a fraction of new-part prices, because you pull them yourself.
This is unbeatable for:
- Body panels, trim, and brackets
- Interior pieces and switches
- Many electronics and modules
- Anything expensive new that doesn’t wear out
Find the OEM donor car near you
With the Pick and Pull app you can:
- Search participating yards by make, model, and year for an exact OEM match
- See which yards have your car, on a map, within your radius
- Check arrival dates to target fresh vehicles
- Set an alert so you’re notified when a matching donor car arrives
Buy smart
- Need it new, shipped, or warrantied? Buy OEM online.
- Want genuine OEM for the lowest price and can pull it yourself? Find a donor car at a self-service yard — after confirming it’s on the lot.
Pick and Pull is free to download (5 searches a day, 1 alert), and Premium unlocks unlimited searches and alerts with a 7-day free trial. Find your OEM donor car — get Pick and Pull on the App Store.
Pick and Pull is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any manufacturer, eBay, Pick-n-Pull, Row52, or any salvage yard operator. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find OEM parts online? +
Genuine OEM parts are sold through dealer parts networks and OEM parts sites (often discounted online-only dealer stores), plus marketplaces like eBay Motors. The cheapest OEM option, though, is used factory parts pulled from the exact same make, model, and year at a self-service junkyard — the Pick and Pull app finds those donor cars near you.
What is the cheapest way to get OEM parts? +
Used OEM parts from a self-service salvage yard are usually the cheapest, because they are genuine factory parts and you pull them yourself. Match the donor car to your exact make, model, and year to guarantee OEM fitment, then remove the part yourself.
Are used OEM parts from a junkyard reliable? +
Yes, for many components. A part pulled from the same make, model, and year is genuine OEM and fits exactly. Inspect for wear or damage before pulling, and stick to parts that do not wear out (body panels, trim, brackets, many electronics and interior pieces) for the best results.
How do I find a donor car with the OEM part I need? +
Search self-service yard inventory by make, model, and year using the Pick and Pull app. It shows which nearby yards have a matching car, how recently it arrived, and can alert you when a match is added.
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