I recently replaced one of the half-shafts on my Saabaru with a new aftermarket part. I know that the old factory one I took off can be rebuilt, and if I'd bought a rebuilt unit I'd've had to put down a hefty core deposit. Does anyone know if it's possible to get a "refund" on an old core without having bought a rebuilt unit?
asked May 19, 2011 at 14:06 416 1 1 gold badge 3 3 silver badges 6 6 bronze badgesParts stores take a deposit when you don't have the old part, and refund you the deposit when you return the core. Since you didn't give them a deposit, I doubt very seriously they will give you any money for it. You may want to try an axle re-builder in your area, CV axles are easy to rebuild and a lot of cites have local re-builders, they may be willing to buy it from you as they will be able to rebuild and then sell it directly.
answered May 19, 2011 at 15:10 Move More Comments Link To Top Move More Comments Link To Top 18.8k 5 5 gold badges 53 53 silver badges 76 76 bronze badges+1. You're going to have to try it and see. If one auto parts store turns you away, the next one might take it.
Commented May 20, 2011 at 13:18Is there any online community for the model in question? You might find someone else who has bought a rebuilt unit but doesn't have a usable core one to return, and might give you a bit of money for it?