Doncaster firm gives written-off cars a second life as tested used parts

Partsworth, based at Shaw Lane Industrial Estate, buys damaged and written-off vehicles, carefully dismantles them, then tests, grades, photographs and barcodes each part before listing it online. Every part is traced back to the exact donor vehicle it came from, so buyers know exactly what they are getting and which cars it fits.

Founder Bogdan Dragos said the aim is to change how people think about used car parts: "We are not a scrapyard. Every part we sell has been removed from a known vehicle, tested and graded. With the cost of new parts and repairs climbing, a quality used part can keep a car on the road for a fraction of the price, and it is better for the environment too."

The business stocks thousands of parts covering most major makes, with a specialism in German marques such as Volkswagen, Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Orders are sent nationwide, typically next working day, and everything is covered by a 30-day returns policy.

Since launching, Partsworth has built a strong online reputation, passing 3,100 eBay feedback ratings at 100% positive and earning eBay Top-rated seller status. The firm has also found a growing audience on TikTok, where its behind-the-scenes videos show how cars are dismantled and parts are tested and graded.

Reusing car parts is increasingly seen as part of the answer to both the squeeze on motorists' budgets and the environmental cost of manufacturing new components. Recycled original parts save the energy and raw materials needed to make new ones, while keeping repair bills down.

Partsworth sells online at partsworth.com and on eBay, and also buys accident-damaged and unwanted vehicles from the Doncaster area.

Check their website: Used Car Parts Doncaster | Genuine & Inspected – Partsworth