There are certain companies that specialize in picking up junk cars directly from their owners, regardless of condition. Because junk cars are often beyond traditional towing, special equipment such as a flatbed is used to take them away. Different junk removal companies have different resources, so it is important to choose one that can handle you [..]

An Auto dismantler is someone who specializes in disassembling a junk automobile to acquire the most valuable parts. A licensed dismantler tests and examines each part and component in a vehicle to determine if it can be reused in a future vehicle. All fluids are removed and recycled and the removed parts that can be used are stored and catalogued. [..]

An Auto dismantler is someone who specializes in disassembling a junk automobile to acquire the most valuable parts. A licensed dismantler tests and examines each part and component in a vehicle to determine if it can be reused in a future vehicle. All fluids are removed and recycled and the removed parts that can be used are stored and catalogued. [..]

Auto salvage is the act of removing key components and parts from a vehicle that has been deemed beyond repair by an insurance company or that an owner has decided to give up on. The first goal of auto salvage is to remove any reusable parts and dispose of any remaining fluids in the vehicle. Remaining, unusable components are then recycled.

Any materials or components in a vehicle that cannot be reused or reconditioned by a dismantler are sent for recycling. The recycling process depends on the age and composition of the car. Older vehicles made solely of metal are dismantled carefully, removing glass and rubber and recycling each component individually. Newer vehicles go through a mo [..]

A bill of sale is a written document that details the sale of a vehicle from one individual or company to another. To sell a car in some states this is required, and in a select number of states you will need to have it notarized to be legally binding. It is recommended that you have a bill of sale for your records, even if it is not required in yo [..]

The CAR program is offered by Automotive Recycler’s Association as a signal of quality and reliability in an auto dismantler or salvage yard. The program was started in 1997 and has since been endorsed and encouraged by the ASA (Automotive Service Association) as a resource for maintaining quality business practices in the auto recycling field.

The CAR program is offered by Automotive Recycler’s Association as a signal of quality and reliability in an auto dismantler or salvage yard. The program was started in 1997 and has since been endorsed and encouraged by the ASA (Automotive Service Association) as a resource for maintaining quality business practices in the auto recycling field.

The CAR program is offered by Automotive Recycler’s Association as a signal of quality and reliability in an auto dismantler or salvage yard. The program was started in 1997 and has since been endorsed and encouraged by the ASA (Automotive Service Association) as a resource for maintaining quality business practices in the auto recycling field.

There are a number of electronic parts on a car that must be removed prior to recycling. These include switches, lights, the battery and its connections and fuses. These items contain trace amounts of harmful chemicals like lead and mercury that would be released if the car was crushed or broken down without them removed. Other specific parts inclu [..]