Have you ever bought something for your car that came from a thrift store?

[macarose]

I bought two tires for a late-90s Chrysler minivan for $35 way back in 2009. I also got over two dozen oil filters for less than $10 a few years back.

Last year, I would have bought an immaculate radio for $8 at local thrift shop that was used in millions of GM vehicles during the late-2000s. But I didn't have a need for it. The AUX connection had me seriously tempted.

 

[ripcord]

I once passed over a four horn set from a old Cadillac at a thrift store. They were labeled C, E, G and C, so they made a C chord, musically speaking. I still kick myself over not buying them.

 

[Chris142]

A filter here and there and some tools over the years.

Unfortunately the big thrift store here now thinks used things command new or more than new prices.

They have had a beat up $20 HF torque wrench in the glass case with a $250 sticker on it for years.

 

[Kira]

Does it have to be a "thrift store"?
A pal spotted an 1.25" ball hitch (6" rise) at a Habitat for Humanity which I bought for $10.

 

[dubber09]

Air freshener

 

[walterjay]

Cleaning rags

 

[Vercingetorix]

Numerous tools, jack stands, tow ball, Android AI box, speakers, amplifiers, GPS, the list goes on. I have a fantastic thrift store within walking distance.

 

[TomYoung]

Does it have to be a "thrift store"?
A pal spotted an 1.25" ball hitch (6" rise) at a Habitat for Humanity which I bought for $10.

Of course that is the same as a thrift store.

 

[TomYoung]

I bought two tires for a late-90s Chrysler minivan for $35 way back in 2009. I also got over two dozen oil filters for less than $10 a few years back.

Last year, I would have bought an immaculate radio for $8 at local thrift shop that was used in millions of GM vehicles during the late-2000s. But I didn't have a need for it. The AUX connection had me seriously tempted.

Without meaning to be offensive, there is no way I would buy, nor would I recommend or approve, used tires from a thrift store or even from a used tire shop. Living near an urban area, I use a used tire dealer to do installations when I buy tires online. Recently, I pulled off a set of four seven year old, but lower mileage Continentals. The dealer wanted a $15 per tire disposal fee, which said no to, indicating I would hang onto the old set. That fee quickly became $10 per tire in my favor. I am sure some PDB is driving around on them now, and hopefully not going too fast. The point is that lives are in danger when you buy worn tires about which you know nothing. I note that like modern belts, tires often show no sign of degradation on the outside. Don’t get the wrong idea, I am as chea frugal as they come and look forward to hearing about good finds in thrift stores.

 

[Nick1994]

I was in a Goodwill a few years ago and saw some brand new floor mats from a Grand Caravan, my mom had one so for $10 it was a great deal.

 

[Leo99]

Either a garage closed up shop or a hoarder died because my local thrift store had about 200 assorted oil filters. They were selling them in bulk in clear plastic bags. About 20 filters per bag for $10. I have a 3 year supply of oil filters for my cars so don't any and don't think the filters are what I needed.

 

[Exhaustgases]

Yeah in the old days they would sell old tires. Had to change both front tires most every week back then on the ex's Plymouth.
I think the prices ran from $2 to $6 don't remember.

 

[Kira]

I have a 3 year supply of oil filters for my cars so don't any and don't think the filters are what I needed.

Whaaaa...?

 

[Urshurak776]

Oil. Havoline 20W-50. Got 10 quarts for my Harley. All they had on the shelf. Probably 20 years ago now.

 

[walterjay]

I have bought windshield wipers at Ollies

 

[fdcg27]

The occasional oil filter, a hydraulic bottle jack, maybe some wax.
A good thrift store is fun to sort through and you can often find deals on new clothing with tags cheap.

 

[Pterostylis]

The wrecking yard is like thrift store specifically for vehicles. I used to go there regularly.

 

[ripcord]

One thing I have gotten at a thrift store was 12v tire pumps to live in various vehicles. Also some snow chains.

 

[blain450]

Back in 1979 I bought something for my truck from a gas station / convenience store.
I was driving down a fairly steep hill one night and my steering went wonky. Pulled over into the parking lot.
Crawled under my 1968 3/4 ton Chevy to check things out. The cotter pin and tie rod nut were missing on the passenger side.
The tie rod had popped up out of the linkage.
Earlier that day, I'd replaced that tie rod. Hmm, wonder what happened.
Anyway, I scoured the store for a wire coat hanger, but they had none. They DID however have Jiffy Pop popcorn with the wire handles.
Yadda, yadda, yadda... We ate the Jiffy Pop that night.

 

[4WD]

Does it have to be a "thrift store"?
A pal spotted an 1.25" ball hitch (6" rise) at a Habitat for Humanity which I bought for $10.

Not sure I know the definition of a thrift store …
100% that my wife does not …