nc211 Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Might be a dumb question, but some say I'm a dumba**, so it fits. When I'm looking at part prices, and it lists a $value for "core", what are they saying? Ex: A 1993 LS400 Alternator can be purchased online for $273, but has a "core" value of $30. I'm lost on that translation thanks guys / gals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RX in NC Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 "Core value" typically refers to the refund or credit you receive when you return your old part to the source you purchased your new part from. It usually applies to parts that can be remanufactured (such as alternators, starters, and compressors) or toxic parts that need to be disposed of properly (such as batteries). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nc211 Posted November 22, 2005 Author Share Posted November 22, 2005 So is the price they quote based upon me giving them my old part at time of purchase, or will be refunded that "core" amount when I bring in my old part to them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted November 22, 2005 Share Posted November 22, 2005 They don't charge cores if you bring the old part when picking up the new one. They only charge it so they can get you to return the core assembly so they can rebuild it . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JtathBSC400 Posted November 23, 2005 Share Posted November 23, 2005 If you buy the alt. from an online dealer what they will do is charge you the full amount of the alt and the "core" They will most likely send you information on were to send your old alt. to. After they receive your old alt. they will credit your credit card the thirty dollars. This is how most stores do things, but I have had companies that give the core credit up front but you have to send them the old part with in thirty days or so or they will assess the amount against your credit card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nc211 Posted November 24, 2005 Author Share Posted November 24, 2005 Ahhh, ok, I understand now, thanks guys! I sort of figured along those lines, just wasn't 100% sure how it went. Never too young to ask, never too old to learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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