It does not have to be a huge old factory in South Detroit. It could be a window blind manufacturer in a relatively small town. Some of the stuff small factories use is old enough and funky enough to make the grade. Many industrial machines and implements are so well-built they remain in use for 50 years or more, so they'll show up in the least expected places.
The first step towards recycling your car is finding a junk yard that is interested in buying vehicles for used car parts. Not all junk yards will pay for old cars, and you might as well make some money out of the transaction.
One of the best methods that you can use when shopping for deals in auto parts is to check out all of your local junkyards and salvage yards. This type of business discounts the prices of these products drastically - mostly because of the fact that the parts are used, and they have so many to offer to the consumer in need of them. Generally, you can elect to have the parts that you need pulled, or you can save a few extra bucks by pulling the items needed yourself. For example, at one point, my radiator cracked and I needed a new one. The local parts stores average price was right around $75.00. However, I went to a local junkyard, had them pull the part for me, and paid only $15.00. In addition to the radiator, the salvage yard also threw in the hoses. Now, how is that for savings?
When Arnie saves up enough money to get his own car, he notices a broken down 1958 Plymouth Fury in the wrecking yard. The car needs major work, but Arnie doesn't care. He has to have it. Despite the advice of Dennis and the disapproval of his parents, Arnie buys this car and takes a job at a shop, where he can work on the car.
Also ask about the title for the car. The car may have a salvage or rebuildable title. This indicates that an insurance company got the car due to a claim and that the state issued a salvage title. The majority of the time, this type of car will be fixable. You'll just need to get a vehicle inspection.
Once you have the title in hand and the car is cleaned out, take it to the salvage yard. If it cannot drive, ask if they would be willing to tow it, or arrange for towing. When u pull junkyard arrive with the car, you will be offered a final sale price after the employees inspect it. Be prepared to negotiate, because this is expected. If you are happy with the price, accept it and sign the title over. You will then turn over the car and the keys and be on your way, no longer worrying about that old junker in your yard.
So what's the answer? Almost since the invention of the automobile, people have recognized the value of used car parts. When it's time to work on your vehicle, used car parts can solve several problems, including cost and availability.
It does not have to be a huge old factory in South Detroit. It could be a window blind manufacturer in a relatively small town. Some of the stuff small factories use is old enough and funky enough to make the grade. Many industrial machines and implements are so well-built they remain in use for 50 years or more, so they'll show up in the least expected places.