Where To Obtain A Scrap Metal

If you don't think bikes break, just look on eBay - why in the world are all those parts there? Motorcycles are slippery little devils too... it's so easy to watch one "fly" down the freeway and out of your hands and into the guard the rail. A little bloody to talk about but it's the truth. One little lay-down and you're are looking at a bunch of connected parts, period - true?

It is not hard for such companies to find the junk cars that they need. There is a never-ending supply of old cars that people want to get rid of. There are many reasons why people want to get rid of their old cars, the most obvious being that it no longer works. In these instances no one else will want to buy an old car that doesn't work anymore. So selling these cars to junk yards is often their last resort. But, fortunately, even non-operational cars can still get some cash for their previous owners through their sale to the junk yards. Business that proclaim, 'we buy junk cars' are actually helping to protect the environment, as previously mentioned.

Then there were the rest of the buyers. They were the ones that really had not planned on buying a new car but didn't want to pass up the "FREE" money. Some would have bought a car 6 months to a year down the road but went ahead and took the plunge while they could get their share.

Your forth option is to donate your car to charity. Instead of cash, you will get a very nice tax deduction. Most charities will accept a vehicle that does not run or has major problems. They will also pickup your car donation for free. The charity will sell your car for the most money possible, whether that is to a used car dealer or a chevy equinox 2006. Since charities can provide both places a higher volume of vehicles, they receive a higher price for a car than a private person can. That money is used by the charity to support with their cause.



The most common used parts on eBay or craigslist will bring you $40 when you do your marketing right. That same part, purchased at a motorcycle retailer will cost $60 to $120. The KEY is in this - you can beat the pants off the dealer, tomorrow! So you buy a bike in a backyard for $50, and ONE PART makes you that much - what's that called? Opportunity, don't you think? Not bad money in a bad economy, is it?

The price you will pay can vary widely depending on the size, finish and materials. Chrome or alloy are generally more expensive than steel ones. The former two types are available in several different finishes while steel is generally painted black, white or silver. Several different styles are available in each of the materials, so the choice of VW wheels can be a matter of personal taste.

There are two things to remember here though. First, make sure you factor the shipping costs into your total before you order. And second, make sure you have a shop lined up to do the mounting and balancing for you. A lot of local shops don't like working on parts bought elsewhere, so this can sometimes be a problem.

If this is a car that you drove to the ground you may want to check for any personal items that might still be in it. Once that car is on the tow truck and gone you will have very little chance of retrieving that novel that you got for your birthday.

wrecking yard This was more of a problem a few years ago, but I can't tell you how often I have seen people pass up on appliances or things because they didn't have enough non-ferrous metals in them. For the love of all that is sacred, do yourself a favor and grab everything that is metal! Steel is at peak prices. If you don't collect steel and iron right now, you are a serious fool, and Mr. T takes pity on your soul.

You know, many times we will tear down something made of metal that is simply too big to put into the garbage and before we know it; it becomes a staple of our yard. In other words, you see it every day so the eye sore that it truly is, is not as apparent to you.