So its not just your daily domestic rubbish which can be recycled, you can take your motor off of the road, sell it for the scrap metal and take comfort in the knowledge that you have done your part for the environment.

Most cars that are brought to salvage car auctions are those taken from insurance claims. Usually, when a car gets involved in an accident, the insurance company evaluates the damage, if repairs go beyond the value assigned by the insurance company, then it is sold to salvage car auctions.

Twelve karat gold is fifty percent pure. It’s rarely seen these days, but may be found in old watch cases. Fourteen karat gold is fifty-eight percent pure, common in the US, and is also made in Asia for markets overseas and in Russia. Fifteen karat gold is sixty-two percent pure, and a discontinued standard from countries in the UK. Since no fifteen karat pieces have been made since the mid-1930s, this mark tells you the piece may have antique value.

Work out deals with your local scrap yards in advance. The spot price for metal is generally the best price you can get with a large homogenous quantity of some metal. You’ll likely be bringing in many different types of metals and the quantities may be limited to what you find or what you can haul. Work out a deal where the yard gives you a good price in exchange for consistent influx of scrap metal.

I prefer to sit at a mid point near the side. I can see and be seen fairly well and can move forward easily if I need to see an item more clearly. Ultimately it becomes a matter of personal preference.

Instead of throwing them away and watching them being collected by the garbage collector, sell them. You would definitely not want garbage collectors to collect your money the next time they come.

These items are mostly junk and can be found mostly in bare boat charters. But relax, we do not want you to go on a junkyard hunting trip! There are dealers who sell junk and scrap too.

Internet: You may even search for replacement parts on the Internet. Many web sites offer old and new auto parts. You may browse through a variety of auto parts to find the right replacement part. You need to be cautious, while placing bulk order for auto parts, since you are not aware of the dealer’s market status. Chances are the online dealer may deceive you. Also, check whether the parts serve you a warranty or not.