Demand for the part number
The most important factor. A core is worth what a remanufacturer pays for it, and he pays for part numbers that are in his programme and that he is short of. A turbocharger from a common diesel engine is in demand; an exotic part without a reman programme has hardly any value, even if it was expensive new.
Completeness
An EPS steering gear with control unit is a core; without the control unit it is often only worth its components. The same applies to VGT turbochargers with and without actuator, brake calipers with and without EPB motor. Missing pulleys or tie rods, on the other hand, barely reduce the value.
Condition
| Condition | Effect on value |
|---|---|
| Normal wear (play, noise, not working) | No deduction, that is the reman case |
| Light corrosion, dirt | No deduction |
| Damaged compressor wheel, seized piston | Small deduction |
| Missing electronics, missing actuator | Heavy deduction or rejection |
| Housing damage, opened, fire damage | Rejection |
Quantity and type sorting
A type-sorted lot with a list is worth more than the same parts mixed in a mesh box, because identification and sorting take time. Regular quantities allow better terms than one-off lots.
Market situation
Core prices fluctuate. When new parts for a model series become scarce, the value of the core rises. When a remanufacturer discontinues a programme, it falls. We track these movements and value at the day's rate.
What a core is not
Not scrap by weight. A turbocharger weighs five kilograms and is worth many times its metal price as a core. Anyone selling units by the kilo gives away the difference.
Frequently asked questions
Can you give me an indicative price in advance?
With part number, quantity and photo, yes. Without a part number, no, because demand varies too much by variant.
Do you pay more for tested parts?
A pre-check by you does not change the price, but it saves rejections and return transport. We do the inspection in Hilden.