About Dagenham

As part of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, the Dagenham area is largely residential and boasts excellent connections to the capital and further afield. From its position to the east of the city it is approximately 11.5 miles to Charing Cross and less than 10 miles to the City of London, making it incredibly popular with commuters. Although public transport usage is high this commuter population does impact the road network, and can lead to heavy congestion during rush hour.

As a diverse yet largely working class area, the population of Dagenham significantly increased during the 20th century and caused a dramatic change in the road situations, continuing into the modern day. It is difficult to calculate the population of the area as it was merged with Barking in 1965 during the formation of Greater London, but one thing’s for sure - car usage is high.

Dagenham lies within the loop of the M25, a notoriously busy ring road that often causes havoc for drivers. The A13 Thames Gateway road runs east to west from Aldgate up towards Basildon and provides a vital link for those travelling through the capital and out towards Essex. Other than this trunk road there are a number of smaller A-roads servicing the area, as well as a network of smaller residential roads. 

The influx of through-traffic can cause congestion, with the A13 in particular named among the roads to avoid during rush hour due to the slow moving traffic. Historically the A13 also had a worrying reputation as an accident blackspot, so local authorities took action to alleviate 

the situation as part of a road construction programme throughout the 1990s. Fortunately this hard work paid off, and the stretch of road no longer has such a negative reputation and now forms a vital asset to aid in the reliable transportation of used car parts. 

One of the most famous industrial residents of the suburb is the Ford Dagenham plant, a major automotive factory operated by the Ford of Britain subsidiary of Ford Motor Company. Another notable vehicular resident is of course Breakeryard.com, who is also proud to call Dagenham home.

Why buy used van and car parts?

Buying used car parts is the way forward for car owners who are looking to save some money when things go wrong. More and more people are having to scrimp and save as they feel the full force of the economic downturn on their financial situation, and when cars break it can create a huge strain. Thanks to breaker yards this no longer has to be the case. Buying second hand car parts from a breaker yard can save you time and money, and help to make sure that you’re back on the road as soon as possible. Breaker yards have a huge range of new, used and reconditioned parts in stock, so even if you have an old or rare vehicle you’re sure to be able to find what you need. There is a always a variety of components available for a fraction of the usual cost, so finding a bargain is easy.

Not only is buying from a scrap yard better for your bank balance, it is also kinder to the environment, helping to minimise waste and the energy used in producing new parts. If you have some questions about what part best suits your car then the staff at breaker yards are on hand to offer advice, and are always willing to share their knowledge. 

Benefits of buying new and used van and car parts from BreakerYard.com

Buying from a breaker yard is the smart choice, and now Breakeryard.com is on hand to make the process even more easy and efficient. No longer do you have to search through yards in the hunt for the part you need. Instead, all you have to do is head to the Breakeryard.com website, enter your details using our Part Finder button and browse through a range of suitable parts from a network of breakers throughout the UK. You can either buy the component there and then, or wait for a selection of quotes from breakers throughout the country who have your part in stock.

We know that when something goes wrong with your car it can be a very stressful time, so we want to help make the repairs process as easy as possible. If you’re looking for new, used or reconditioned car parts in Dagenham or the wider east London area then enter your details to start your search today.