ORLANDO, Fla. – Eddie Ortiz and his wife have been four-wheeling through the Nevada, Arizona, and California backcountry for about 15 years. However, their older Jeep Wranglers need parts that are becoming harder to find.
“Some of these parts for our older vehicles are starting to become scarce and hence why we have to start looking at salvage yards,” Ortiz said.
When the transmission on his 2008 Jeep Wrangler overheated on a run, Ortiz started searching for a used replacement. A rebuilt transmission would cost around $2,000, so he turned to the internet looking for a better deal. He came across an ad on Facebook for Affordable Quality Used Car & Truck Parts, which was offering a used transmission for $800…