Bad Economy Boosts Car Parts Sales With new car sales down, people are holding on to their current vehicles. This means a boost in sales for used car dealers and auto mechanics.

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Bad Economy Boosts Car Parts Sales

October 22, 20081:00 PM ET

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Tim Bomba

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With new car sales down, people are holding on to their current vehicles. This is good news for used car dealers and auto mechanics.