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A Date with an Auto Wrecker

By Julie Davidson

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Published: 15Feb2011
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Every car owner probably dreads hearing the words auto wrecker. The sound of crushing and pounding, and the image of what was once an automobile but is now a flat sheet of metal can send streaks of panic down a car owner's spine. That's why it would seem uncanny if a person voluntarily sends his or her car to the auto wreckers for no apparent reason than to have it recycled. And yet, uncanny or not, it is a reality.

Why?

A lot of readers would think that whoever sends a car to the junk yard unnecessarily has probably gone mad. There's just no obvious logic why a person would do such a thing if the car is not totally dilapidated. But when it is looked at closely, there are several benefits one can have in doing this.

Setting a date with the auto wreckers is one expedient way of getting rid of a car. It is convenient because the owner doesn't have to exert much effort beyond getting on the phone and dialing for the service.

This method of dispatching a vehicle also has environmental benefits. Before these automobiles are converted into scrap metal, they are salvaged for reusable and recyclable parts, which helps in alleviating pollution.

Recycling a car can also indirectly give the owner tax write-offs. When an owner donates a car to charity, a certain tax deduction would be awarded to him or her. The charity service then either puts the cars up for resale or sends them to the auto wreckers.

How?

There are various methods car owners can choose from in the recycling of their automobiles. For starters, the owner can be the one to strip the car of its recyclable parts, like seats, straps, and others. These parts can be donated or sold separately. Tires and the different types of car fluids can be drained from the car and sent to establishments that specialize on the recycling and disposal of these components. As per usual, the remaining parts of the car are dealt with through auto wreckers. Some owners think that it's more convenient to let the auto wreckers handle all the recycling responsibility, since the car would ultimately land in their hands anyway.

Another alternative is to acquire the services of a green disposal unit. This program takes up the same functions as regular junk yards and auto wreckers. The only difference between the two is that the former ensures that the vehicles and their parts are disposed in the most planet-friendly way possible.

As said earlier, there are also charitable institutions that accept automobile donations. The cars that are still functional or repairable are given to families that cannot afford to purchase a vehicle. Those that are beyond repair are sent to the auto wreckers in exchange for a sum of money.

Output?

Recycled car parts are used in different ways, but who knew that they can be a fashion statement? Yes, some fashion accessories are made of scrap items from recycled vehicles. Perhaps, the most popular of these are handbags. License plates and seatbelts, in combination with a bunch of other recycled and organic materials, are converted into women's purses.

Remember This

Here are some things to keep in mind before sending a car to the auto wreckers. First, the vehicle must be cleared of all personal items. The car's documents must also be in order before the trip to the salvage yard. This will allow the turn over process to run smoothly. Picking the most suitable junkyard service should be given enough diligence as well. There are some services that do not pay for old vehicles, while there are others that do. So, if an owner wants some extra cash, then he or she must make sure that the best deal is had.

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