From Broken Cars to Brand New Parts: The Magic of Auto Recycling

Every day, cars get into accidents or just get too old to run. So, where do these old cars go? Many of them go through a special process called auto recycling. It is a way to take parts from old cars and use them again. This article will walk you through how a car gets recycled, from the moment it is towed away to when its parts are ready for a new life.

Getting the Car to the Yard

The first thing that happens to an old car is it needs to be moved. Most times, the car isn't working. So, a tow truck comes to pick it up and takes it to a big place called a wrecking yard.

At the yard, workers look over the car. They decide if it is good for recycling or not. Cars that can't be recycled are set aside. The ones that can be recycled get ready for the next step.

Emptying the Car

Before anything else can happen, the car has to be emptied out. That means taking out everything that can't be reused.

• Taking out the gas and oil: This is important because they can be harmful to the environment. The gas and oil are stored safely.
• Removing the battery: Batteries have acid inside which can be dangerous. They get taken out and are sent to special places to be reused.
• Getting rid of liquids: Cars have other liquids like coolant and brake fluid. These are taken out and properly thrown away

After the car is all emptied, it is time for the next big step.

Taking the Car Apart

Now, the car is ready to be taken apart. This is where workers remove parts that are still good and can be used again.

• Looking for good parts: Workers search the car for parts that still work. These can be things like mirrors, seats, and wheels.
• Taking out the big parts: The engine and transmission are big parts of the car. If they're still good, they get taken out to be sold or reused.
• Sorting the small parts: There are lots of small bits and pieces in a car. Workers sort them into different groups.

Once all the good parts are removed, what is left of the car moves on.

Crushing and Shredding

The leftover parts of the car are still useful. They get crushed into a small cube or shredded into tiny pieces. This makes them easier to handle.

This crushed or shredded metal is then sent to factories. These factories melt the metal and make it into new things. So, the old car can become part of something brand new!

The Final Step: Reusing the Parts

The parts that were taken out earlier are now ready to find new homes. They can be used in different ways:

• Selling to car repair shops: These shops buy the parts to fix other cars.
• Selling to car makers: Some parts can be used to make brand-new cars.
• Using in other machines: Some car parts can be used in different machines, not just cars.

It is amazing to think that an old, broken car can still be so useful!

That is how the entire auto wrecking process works from start to finish. The next time you see a tow truck carrying away an old car, remember: that car is on its way to a new adventure! And if you have an old car, think about sending it to be recycled. You'll be helping the environment and giving those car parts a chance to be useful again. Ready to start? Contact AA Wrecker Service today!