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When you have a junk car sitting outside, it can feel like little more than an unsightly lawn ornament. However, you may be surprised to learn that it contains plenty of parts that can be recycled for money. If you’re looking to get a little extra mileage out of your broken vehicle, here are a few car parts you can recycle for some extra cash.

5 Junk Car Parts That Can Be Salvaged for Cash

1. Oil Filters

After working to remove contaminants to keep your car’s engine clean, oil filters can seem pretty dirty and useless. When thrown in the trash, the part can be a major source of hazardous waste. But when it’s recycled, it can be broken down to provide steel for a variety of purposes. The waste oil may also be collected to convert into asphalt.  

2.  Bumpers

After a small fender bender, you may need to replace your bumper. Unfortunately, bumper replacement is fairly expensive when the part is bought new and installed by an auto body shop. But for a much lower price, motorists can turn to their local auto salvage yard to find a matching bumper from an intact junk car.

3.  Windshields

junk carWhile they may contain glass, car windows and windshields can’t be broken down by standard recycling centers due to the tough plastics they contain. But with the help of professional auto wreckers, auto glass can be crushed and separated for use in products such as beverage containers, concrete, and fiberglass.  

4. Airbags

One an airbag has been deployed, it has to be replaced—a process that typically costs a few thousand dollars. Fortunately, motorists can use un-deployed airbags from junk cars to help save on these auto repair expenses.

5. Catalytic Converters

Responsible for regulating vehicle emissions, catalytic converters play a vital role in fuel efficiency and environmental protection. If your out-of-commission vehicle’s catalytic converter is in good shape, it can be reused in another car. If it’s bad, you may still be able to recycle the part for the rare metals found inside.

 

Although many car parts can be recycled, taking apart your vehicle to find them can be an unwelcome chore. That’s why Rudy’s Towing & Auto Salvage offers their skills and resources to make the process as easy—and profitable—as possible. Rather than itemizing all the parts of your vehicle, this auto salvage yard will quickly weigh your vehicle to offer a fair price for the whole package. From there, they will make sure the car is properly disassembled and recycled in a compliant fashion. You can learn more about this auto wrecker service online or call (267) 235-9421 to schedule your junk car removal.  

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