If your car is too old or damaged to drive, you’re probably wondering about the best way to get rid of it. Having an auto salvage yard take your junk car is a convenient and profitable option, but what happens once the vehicle is out of your hands? Rudy’s Towing & Auto Salvage in Philadelphia, PA, explains the next steps. 

What Happens to Cars at an Auto Salvage Yard

Fluids Are Drained

All cars have liquids like fuel, engine oil, and brake fluid in their system that would harm the environment if they seep out. Salvage cars typically contain 5–10 gallons of fluids that cannot be dumped. A salvage yard removes all liquids from each car so they can be treated or reused.

Parts Are Removed

Though your car as a whole might have little value, many of its components could be in good shape to be reused. The auto salvage yard will remove sellable parts from the car before it is sent to the crusher. Those parts will be cleaned, tested, and offered to customers who need replacements for older vehicles. 

Material Is Recycled

Some car parts must be broken down for recycling. For example, batteries have their toxic lead removed so their plastic housings can be cleaned, melted, and turned into pellets that eventually become new battery cases. Car tires are processed so their rubber can be used to make new tires, playground cushions, and construction products or even burned as fuel. 

If you have an unwanted vehicle you would like to recycle, contact Rudy’s Towing & Auto Salvage. As Philadelphia’s leading auto salvage yard, they offer cash for junk cars, providing reliable and convenient service for clients in Bucks and Montgomery counties. Call (267) 235-9421 to request a quote and visit the junkyard online to learn more about their facility. Like them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter for tips and news from the scrapyard.