Welcome to WA Auto Parts, Perth Western Australia’s premier used auto parts buyer, seller and wrecker. But we’ve been doing this long enough to know that a car like this Vitara has more to give, even if its days as a daily driver are numbered. We don’t let that value go to waste and we strip it properly and test what comes off it and get real parts into the hands of people that need them – at prices that don’t make your eyes water.
In this post, we’ll cover all the ins and outs of this particular Vitara, what’s being taken from it, the condition you can expect, why this model is so often searched for in WA and how to actually get your hands on a part before it’s gone.
This Vitara at a Glance
This is a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, blue in colour, and it has come into our yard in solid workable condition – the kind of car we like to wreck, because it means more usable parts for our customers. If a car is neglected or badly damaged when it comes to us then we have a lot less to work with. This is not that. It’s been looked after reasonably well and that means engine bits, electrics, trim and body panels should all be in good fettle when we get right into it.
We are well underway with the breakdown as we write this, but if you need confirmation on specific details – engine size, transmission type, whether it’s 2WD or AWD, kilometres on the clock – the quickest way to get an accurate answer is to call us direct. When you call us with your own car’s rego or VIN handy, it helps us confirm fitment quickly rather than going backwards and forwards on guesswork.
Why the Suzuki Vitara is so prevalent on WA roads
If you’ve ever driven around Perth you’ll have seen the Vitara almost everywhere – and there’s a good reason for that. It’s that sweet spot of being small enough to park in the city, practical enough to run family errands and cheap enough to be a popular pick for P-plate drivers, small businesses and tradies wanting a reliable second car without the full commitment of a regular 4WD.
It’s this popularity that we see a steady demand for Vitara parts. Not a rare or obscure model that you’ll be hunting for months, but not so common that dealership parts are cheap either. And it’s in that space between “easy to find” and “costly to buy new” where a wrecker like WA Auto Parts comes in handy. With this model we see the same handful of issues pop up again and again, and a new car in the yard means we can usually fix them on the spot.
What the car offers
As the stripping out continues, parts from this specific Vitara will be released in stages – engines and major mechanical components usually take a little longer to be fully assessed and prepped, whilst smaller parts often come off and get listed quicker. Here is a general list of what you can find available from this vehicle:
Engine and engine parts (sensors, mounts, covers)
Gearbox/transmission Manual or automatic (depending on spec)
- Doors in front and behind
- Front Bumper Rear Bumper
- Bonnet and tailgate
- Headlight & Tail Light
- Wing mirrors
- Wheels, Rims & Tyres
- Radiator & Cooling Components
- AC compressor, condenser and associated air conditioning parts
- Dash assembly and interior trim
- Seat and seatbelt
- Wiring looms and electrical parts
- Gas tank
- Brakes Parts
As soon as we begin dismantling the car, not every part will be put online; our team takes it apart in an orderly fashion, testing as they dismantle which means stock updates happen gradually and not all at the same time. If there is anything on this list that you have been after for a while don’t leave it too long. Popular items on a clean model like this tend to go quick once word gets around the trade and among regulars
How to understand the dismantling and quality check process
Many people think that ‘wrecking a car’ is taking the car apart and putting the parts on a shelf. It’s a little more deliberate than that, at least at a yard that wants to keep its reputation.
“When a vehicle like this Vitara comes into our yard, our technicians go through it with a fine tooth comb. You drain your fluids and dispose of them properly, good practice and also part of doing this job responsibly from an environmental stand point. Then the breakdown begins, mainly with the most requested parts: engine, gearbox, panels and electrical components.
We inspect each individual part as it is received and before it is added to our available stock. With mechanical items, that means seeing that they actually function as intended, not just looking good sitting on a shelf. Continuity and functionality tests are performed on electrical components. We inspect panels and trim for any cracks, rust or damage that you can’t see in a photo. If it is not up to the standard we are happy to put our name behind it does not get put out for sale – it gets put aside for recycling instead.”
This is more important than people sometimes realise. Buying a used part online from an unverified seller is a bit of a gamble. You don’t really know the part’s history — if it’s been sitting in a flooded yard, or if it even works at all, until after you’ve paid and fitted it. Buying from a licensed wrecker who does inspections before selling should take a big chunk of that risk away.
The Vitara Parts Perth Owners Look For The Most
Every model wears differently and the Vitara is no different. Working with this model in particular over the years there are a few parts that crop up repeatedly in customer enquiries.
AC compressors are a big one – Perth summers are brutal on car air conditioning systems and by the time a Vitara hits eight or nine years old a tired AC compressor is a very common complaint. Another one is door handles , especially the ones on the outside of the doors . They tend to get brittle and break with age and frequent use . Headlight units are also often requested, either because they’ve fogged up internally over time or cracked after a slight knock. Bumpers and mirrors are also common, usually after a minor scrape in a car park or a reversing accident, the kind of damage that is annoying but not serious enough to write the car off, but expensive enough that people would rather not pay dealership prices to fix it.
If any of that sounds like the very reason you’re reading this post, there is a real chance this one Vitara has what you need sitting in our yard right now, tested and ready to go.
What really makes sense – Real used parts vs new vs aftermarket
It’s worth being honest about the trade-offs here, because not every situation calls for the same solution.
The safest bet, in terms of fit and warranty, will always be brand new genuine parts from a Suzuki dealership, but the price difference can be substantial – sometimes three or four times what you would pay for the same part used. For many people, especially on an older vehicle, it just doesn’t make financial sense to spend that much on one part compared to the value of the car itself.
Aftermarket parts are somewhere in the middle price-wise, but the quality varies widely. Some aftermarket manufacturers make solid reliable parts. Others take shortcuts that aren’t apparent until the part breaks. You’re basically trusting a brand that you may never have heard of, that there’s no way to verify that it was actually built to the tolerances your car needs.
It was literally taken from a factory fresh Vitara – so you get something that was built to the exact factory spec as the ones coming off this Vitara – a genuine used part. It’s been in the real world, so we can actually see what condition it’s in, rather than just being told by the manufacturer. And we test before we sell so you are getting something that has a known, verified state – at a price point that is usually a fraction of new.
That combination of real fitment, tested condition and affordable pricing is why most of our customers come to a wrecker instead of a parts counter.
Why Buying Used Also Makes Environmental Sense .
There’s a sustainability angle to this that’s easy to miss in the rush to just get your car fixed. Every part that is reused instead of made new is one less part that needs new raw materials, new energy and new manufacturing emissions to make. We have always approached wrecking in this manner at WA Auto Parts – our focus is to salvage as much usable material as we can from every vehicle that enters our premises and whatever can’t truly be reused is recycled responsibly, not dumped.
It’s a small thing in the grand scheme of a single Vitara, but multiply that across the volume of vehicles we process every year and it adds up to a meaningful amount of material kept in circulation rather than going to landfill.”
Who buys parts from a car like this anyway?
So, let’s paint a picture of who usually calls us about a car like this Vitara, because it might help you see where you fit in. We get lots of calls from P-plate drivers who’ve had a minor bingle and need a cheap bumper or mirror instead of an insurance claim that’ll blow out their premium. We hear from tradies and small business owners running a Vitara as a second vehicle who just need it back on the road quickly without burning a weekend’s profit in a single repair. Independent mechanics also call us on a regular basis looking for parts for customer jobs where a genuine used part makes more financial sense than ordering new. We get a lot of calls from ordinary owners doing their own maintenance who would rather fit a tried and tested genuine part themselves than take a chance on an unknown aftermarket part.
You either fall in one of the two categories or you don’t. The process is the same. Confirm what you need, check with this car’s stock, get you a fair price quickly.
Contact us to make an enquiry
We’ve also made this part intentionally simple because no one wants to jump through hoops just to ask if we have a part in stock.
If you know exactly what you want the quickest way is to call us directly on (08) 9358 1392. In most cases our team can check the current stock from this Vitara and give you a price over the phone. Or if you’d like something more general, or would like to browse without the commitment of a call, you can use our online Parts Search tool to browse through what we have listed. Or if you’d rather just leave the details and get a call back, our enquiry form on the website does a perfectly good job too – we get back to those quickly rather than let them sit.
Either way, it’s handy to have your rego or VIN to hand as it speeds the whole process up, allowing us to confirm fitment precisely, rather than having to guesswork about your specific build or model year.
Delivery And Collection In Perth And WA
Our base is in Welshpool and many customers like to come and pick up their part themselves. It is the quickest way to save on freight and you get to actually see what you are buying before you leave. That said, we know not everyone is local so we regularly ship parts out across Perth and further afield into Western Australia. If you are not local just tell us where you are when you ask and we will work out the price and timing of delivery for you. We try to keep turnaround as fast as possible, because we know a car sitting off the road is rarely convenient.”
Why Customers Select WA Auto Parts as Their Wrecker
We buy and sell used car parts and spares, cash for cars and free car removals all over Perth and we wreck all makes and models of car not just the popular ones. We are a properly licensed dealer (Dealer Licence No: MD26589) and take the legal and quality side of this business seriously which is not something every backyard operator can say. That licensing is important for you as a buyer too – it means there is a real paper trail and accountability behind the parts you are buying, rather than buying from an unverified private seller with no recourse if something goes wrong.
And if you have an old car of your own sitting around once you’ve sorted your Vitara, we also offer free car removal and pay cash on the spot – no matter the make, model or condition of the car. When they see how easy we make it for them, many of our parts customers eventually use the service.
Conclusion
This blue 2016 Suzuki Vitara is the kind of clean, well-looked after car that makes for a good wrecker’s job – meaning solid, tested parts coming your way at fair prices, not dealer prices. We have engine parts, bumpers, headlights, AC parts, even the smallest parts like door handles, there’s a good chance we’ve already got it sitting in our yard. And if we don’t have it from this particular car then we often fill the gap from our larger stock over other Vitaras and similar.
At the trusted Suzuki Vitara wreckers in Perth, we make it easy – we source you the genuine part you need, tested properly, with no dealership markup and no guesswork buying blindly online. Give us a call today on (08) 9358 1392 and we’ll get your Vitara back on the road.
FAQs
What Suzuki Vitara 2016 spare parts do you have in stock at the moment?
We have a 2016 Suzuki Vitara, in blue going through wrecking so most major parts are becoming available – engine, gearbox, panels, lights, interior bits and more. Because parts sell, they change quickly. The best way to know exactly what we have is to give us a quick call or use our online Parts Search. We’re happy to check there and then so you don’t waste your time driving out for something we’ve already sold.
Are the parts used from this Vitara tested before sale?
Yes all parts that come off this car get a proper check before going up for sale. Our guys will check things like engine, electronics and moving parts to make sure they are actually working and not just sitting there looking pretty. If something is worn out or not up to standard it is pulled and recycled rather than sold on. And then you don’t get a part that fails a week after installing it.
Do parts for the 2016 Suzuki Vitara interchange with other years?
Yes, often, especially with parts shared across a few model years, but it’s not a sure bet across the board. Sometimes Suzuki makes changes between facelifts so a part that fits a 2016 might not bolt straight onto a 2014 or 2019 without checking. Please call us and give us your rego or VIN so we can confirm fitment properly before you commit to buying anything.
I am not in Welshpool. Can you deliver these parts?
Yep, we ship parts all over Perth and further into WA fairly regularly so it’s not a problem being away from Welshpool. If you are local you are welcome to pickup and save on freight but if that is not convenient we will arrange delivery for you. Email us and just say where you are and we will give you cost and timing.
How can I get a quote on a specific part from this Vitara?
The easiest way is to call us direct on (08) 9358 1392 and tell us the part you’re after, we can usually give you a price on the spot. If you’d rather not call, our Parts Search tool or the enquiry form on the site work just as well and we’ll get back to you quickly. Having the rego or chassis details to hand helps speed things up either way.
