Meeting Demand in Lewiston-Auburn and Augusta, Maine Bow Auto Parts is getting better known across New England for its commitment to quality and customer service. We’re pleased to have expanded our services more into the Lewiston-Auburn and Augusta areas of Maine in recent years. This strategic move not only demonstrates Bow’s proactive approach to growth but also underscores our dedication to serving a market in need. Filling a Void: With the auto recycling industry facing challenges, Bow Auto Parts recognized the opportunity to offer our services in an area experiencing a reduction i ..read more

When it comes to vehicle maintenance, one of the most crucial yet often overlooked components is the axle. Responsible for transmitting power from the engine to the wheels, axles are fundamental to your vehicle’s performance. At Bow Auto Parts, we understand the importance of quality and reliability in used axles for cars and pickup trucks. We aim to share our expertise and provide valuable tips for buying replacement axles, particularly focusing on the considerations of choosing used axles. Understanding Axles Before delving into the specifics of purchasing used axles, it’s essential to ..read more

Snow isn’t always pretty! Winter in New Hampshire brings not just picturesque snowfall and frosty landscapes but also a bustling season for contractors, property maintenance crews, and even homeowners who take on the responsibility of clearing driveways, parking lots and pathways. In the realm of snow plowing, reliability is the watchword. Ensuring that your light and medium-duty pickup truck is equipped with top-notch parts is crucial for success.  Let’s explore the importance of winter plow truck parts and why Bow Auto Parts is the go-to destination in New Hampshire, Maine and Massachus ..read more

The Automotive Recyclers Association (ARA) proudly announces that [Facility Name, city, state] has met all requirements necessary and has earned the Association’s Certified Automotive Recycler (CAR) certification and has also taken the next step to become Gold Seal certified.  ARA members can earn the CAR designation only after completing specific criteria for general business practices, safety and environmental compliance. Earning the CAR designation is a lengthy process often requiring significant time, documentation, and employee training. Members receive their CAR certification only f ..read more

Worker safety should be a top priority for any business. At Bow Auto Parts, we make it our mission to provide a safe and healthy workplace for all of our employees. We train up on and follow industry best practices to ensure the highest standards of safety and security in the workplace. Our dedication to safety is recognized as an important factor in earning industry awards such as the Team PRP quality award. At Bow Auto Parts, we understand that safety doesn’t end at the shop or office – it extends out onto the roads as well. That’s why we took an additional step to ensure more safety on the ..read more

What better project than an LS Engine swap to keep your garage warm and bustling this winter, especially if your garage is already heated!  A complete engine swap is the kind of work gearheads literally dream about doing, and the Chevy LS is the most popular motor design when it comes to replacements and upgrades for many good reasons. Over its 27-year evolution, numerous changes and iterations have improved the LS Engine, each with special performance features. Owners of older LS compatible vehicles have opportunities to get modernized and often more powerful engines dropped into their f ..read more

Having your vehicle’s VIN number available when you call Bow Auto Parts with save you time while ensuring you get the right part from the start.  When shopping for automotive parts, it’s often difficult to identify the right parts. Not only does the brand, model, and year of your vehicle matter but there are often additional variables such as engine size or whether your vehicle is 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive which may be crucial for finding the part you need. Rather than going through each layer of questioning to find your part, Vehicle Identification Numbers or ‘VIN numbers’ allow our tea ..read more

It’s the middle of summer and all your thoughts are on fun and vacation. If you are a car enthusiast who relishes time on the open road with your favorite car, the last thing you want is problems, whether you are getting ready to go or worse, if you’re on the road. You simply want to enjoy the trip. According to Didyouknowcars.com, the most common problems people have during summer drives are broken drive belts, flat tires, fuel leaks, weak battery, broken Air Conditioning, overheating engines, worn shock absorbers, and worn wiper blades. Many of these issues can be avoided if you take your ca ..read more

How do you know what to look for in a used engine? How can you know the quality of something that a complete stranger has owned and used? It’s one thing if something is brand new from the factory, but used?  Depending on where you buy them, used parts including engines could come with problems. Where has the vehicle been? Was it ever flooded? How has it been treated? What is its condition and how do you check all this?  Even if you know a lot about car engines, you need to know the right questions to ask and find an expert who can answer them for you, before you buy a piece of junk ..read more

One of the hidden problems that can plague the used automotive market is vehicle inventories that are salvaged from major storm disasters and flooded zones. They are known simply as “flood vehicles.”  Whenever major flooding occurs in population centers, hundreds and often thousands of cars and trucks become immersed in dirty water that gets into virtually every crevice and is very corrosive, especially over time.  Risky Auto Salvage Of course, attempts are made to salvage the value in expensive car and truck inventories whenever such disaster strikes. Drying out a vehicle and restor ..read more