In fact, as this is written, many of the 300 plus products that Disney is releasing to tie into the upcoming Cars 2 movie have already started to hit your neighborhood stores. And when you stop and think about it, it’s a brilliant marketing move on Disney’s part. By the time the movie rolls around everyone will want to see their favorite character in action! Can you say increased box office revenue?
Most people generally think owning a ford escape transmission is the only way to make the real money with recycled metals. However industry consistently has a need to dispose of old equipment and materials. Sourcing these large supplies of metal junk can be as simple as finding nearby demolitions, office closures, manufacturing plant shutdowns, vehicle wrecks, etc. Many of these individuals and companies will gladly pay YOU to remove their «junk». Not only can you receive a removal fee, but you will also receive the scrap value at your local yard.
Junkyard cars provide a wealth of cheap auto parts if you want to take the time to look. And you can get more stuff for the bucks you spend. Getting your cool auto into tip top shape is the real goal.
Paying for insurance on that car is just like throwing money away each and every month. What a WASTE! Getting rid of cars for scrap eliminates that payment and opens up that much more money in your budget. In fact what you get for the car as scrap could mean an insurance payment for your good car, as well as the fact that you get to drop that old car off of the insurance plan altogether. Bonus!
Nonetheless, I stopped one day in small town in Montana. I got a pretty warm reception from the town dentist when I told him I pay CASH for scrap gold and amalgam. He pulled a box out of a drawer which was FILLED with shiny yellow gold. Since I had no competition and he obviously was reluctant to package his scrap and risk mailing it to a refiner besides the tax implications of receiving a large check for it), he was very happy with my (admittedly low) CASH offer!
But there are some other reasons that might help you feel good about your decision for using cars for scrap. One being that it’s good for the environment. That’s right; if you’re at all concerned about helping the environment then you’ll be happy to know that you’re doing «mother earth» a huge favor by using cars for scrap, because it’s recycling.