You don't have to spend days in junkyard to find a cheap auto part to save some money. Just go to the nearest retail or wholesale auto-parts store where discounts are being offered. These discounts are offered on new as well as used auto parts. But while shopping for discounts, don't forget to check the warranty period for the auto parts you are buying at cheap prices.

Sometimes, when you buy more than one auto part, such discounts are offered. There is nothing wrong with taking advantage of this. There are certain parts, like air filters, which have to be replaced regularly. So if you are offered a discount for buying more than one air filter, why not take it?

Sometimes, when the production of certain models of automobiles is discontinued, their auto parts in stock are sold for very heavy discounts. Keep an eye on that, especially if you have a car of the same model, as a few years down the line these same parts could be hard to find, and pretty expensive. Why not buy and store them in bulk?

There are a number of online stores which offer discounts year-round. You can take advantage of such offers. But one must verify the make, brand, color and suitability of such parts, especially if they are offered on heavy discount.

Apart from the dealers, sometimes you can get a discount if you are purchasing auto parts directly from the factory outlet. Though such offers are an exception; most of the established auto part manufacturers have a vast network of dealers and they sell their products only through them. There are other many tips available on how to get best discounts on auto parts both offline as well as online.