Contemporary cars represent more than a way to get from point A to B. They are amazing accomplishments of technology, safety and design. They’re linked to our phones, they watch the road on our behalf, and cocoon us in a degree of comfort and silence that would have been unimaginable just one generation ago. One such car to have had more than a dab of lipstick applied is the fifth generation Subaru Impreza that was released in 2017. Having a modern, everyday car with crisp styling, up-to-the-minute safety systems and dynamic road manners?
We don’t get a car this new coming into our yard very often here at WA Auto Parts. When a beautiful 2019 Subaru Impreza [Hatchback/Sedan] in shimmering Island Blue Pearl came rolling in on the back of a tow truck, it was anything but cheerful. With just [eg 45.000] kilometers on the clock, this car was all but out of nappies. A sad result of an unavoidable side-impact crash that saw the car deemed a total loss by insurance was that although my car was destroyed, it also represented a goldmine of low-km and ultra-high-tech gear.
For us, this is where a tale of tragedy becomes an opportunity for many. And here’s where we come in. Welcome to WA Auto Parts, your leading used auto parts buyer, seller and wrecker in Perth Western Australia. For more than 15 years, we’ve been the go-to source for cheap used parts, and our experience has only increased with the variety of cars rolling through each day. We are dismantling all popular ranges of vehicles on a daily basis and we stock millions of parts, so if you need any part after-market or OEM, call us and we can probably help you save so much more than ever before to keep your Japanese, Korean, European, Australian vehicle on the road.
This is not just wrecking the car; it’s a measured, respectful harvest. It’s also about making appropriate, as-new parts available to other Impreza owners without the bank-breaking expense of buying new from a dealer. So let’s find the silver lining and delve in to some of the premium goodies this 2019 Impreza does have!
The Heart and Brains: Low-K Mechanics And Hi Tech Electronics
In a modern car, the electronics and the engine are highly integrated. This is the full, state-of-the-art package of an Impreza.
The FB20 Engine and CVT Transmission It is powered by a 2.0-litre petrol, direct-injection boxer engine – the FB20. This is a new engine that’s powerful, efficient and dependable; this machine offers all the power you want when it comes to your time in the driver’s seat without sacrificing fuel consumption. Combined with Subaru’s refined and responsive Lineartronic® CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission), and the standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, the Crosstrek provides a smooth ride that adds peace of mind on every venture. This entire engine and gearbox assembly has seen only 45,000 km use, and is not even fully run in yet. For anyone who’s had their own Impreza suffer a catastrophic engine or gearbox failure, this is an affordable way onwards that comes complete with the comfort of knowing you’re getting a low mileage original Subaru unit.
The Infotainment Center: Your Window To The World One of the largest evolutions in auto tech has been the infotainment system. Radios aren’t just radios anymore. This Impreza also comes standard with the big touchscreen factory head unit, and let you enjoy Apple CarPlay® or Android Auto®. It isn’t a stereo, it’s the central control system for your digital life. It integrates your phone’s navigation, music, podcasts and messaging on to the car’s large screen. If you have a lesser model of Impreza with the smaller screen or you need to replace a broken unit, this head unit is a complete plug-and-play ugrade and can totally change the way we drive. A new unit from a dealer could be thousands and here is available for only pennies on the dollar.
The All-Seeing Eye: Subaru EyeSight® Elements A quick look behind the wheel reveals one of our most important technologies at work— the Subaru EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology. Through a pair of stereo cameras positioned at the top of the windshield, Subaru introduces capabilities like Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Pre-Collision Braking, and Lane Keep Assist. It’s an ingenious and complex piece of safety engineering. A chipped windscreen, sadly,you may see your insurance excess appear sky-high due to one of these cameras being damaged. We do have the EyeSight® camera assembly for our 2019 Impreza and it’s available. If you are a repair shop or simply someone that was given a crazy high quote to replace this part, this is your game changer – get a genuine tested safety system back in operation for much less money than if opting to replace it with new!
Restoring Perfection: Body, Lights, and Interior
Restoring a late-model car is all about bringing back that factory-fresh feel.
Factory Paint Exterior Panels The damage to this vehicle was all on the side, both front and rear were completely untouched. This means that we have the entire panels to choose from in the beautiful Island Blue Pearl factory color. We got the bonnet, frontguards, front bumper bar and assy’s & rear bumper/assy etc & [Boot lid (sedan) / Tail gate (hatch)]. Purchasing a panel in the original, excellent-condition factory paint can save hundreds of dollars on prep and respray.
LED Headlights The Impreza that I had was premium model. These are not just bulbs, they are whole hermetically sealed units that give you unparalleled visibility. Replaceable Units Are Costly These things will be costly to replace if broken or damaged. Offering the full head lamps left and right hand sides, LED tail lamps in rear are perfect working order.
An Ideal Cabin As far as the cabin of this car is concerned, it’s practically brand new. The [Cloth/Leather] seats are free of any wear and tear, stains or rips. The multi-function steering wheel is like new, the dash no cracked and all trim unmarred. From the modern park electric park brake of the centre console to the full set of door cards you can pick and choose exactly which bit will wipe years off your own car’s interior. We also carry a full, non-deployed airbag kit—a must for any body repair.
The WA Auto Parts Advantage for Your Modern Car
With more than 15 years of experience, we’ve watched the industry evolve. We’ve even evolved to go alongside it. Wrecking a 2019 car is not the same thing as wrecking a car from the 90s.
Skills with Modern Technology: Today’s vehicles are more high-tech than ever. We are experienced in removing, testing and handling delicate parts such as infotainment units, control modules and sensors involved within safety systems.
The Genuine OEM Advantage: When you are driving a brand new car, what stands out the most is fit and finish. Genuine parts will always fit perfectly and last longer than cheap aftermarket panels or headlights. Our parts are from Subaru, so you know they will fit your car perfectly.
Unmatched Value: The astronomical price of new parts at the dealership is clearly the major factor. By salvaging these assemblies, we can provide them to you at a small fraction of the cost that $1000+ replacement would be virtually unaffordable.
This 2019 Subaru Impreza is a great example of that philosophy. The bad has given way to an opportunity for 2 dozen other Subie owners to deck their rides out, sound and style-wise, and not spend at the extreme bottom of the pocketbook. These late-model bits are valuable and won’t be around much longer.
Before you brace yourself for an expensive repair bill on your own 5th generation Impreza, give us a call first.
2019 Subaru Impreza Wrecking For Parts ENQUIRE NOW For any mechanical, engine/transmission work or panel beater, please contact one of our friendly sales staff. Call us on: (08) 9358 1392