As the cost of vehicle repairs seems to skyrocket, the salvage yards
in Texas have a way to soften the blow. Quality used auto parts are
available at these auto recyclers for just about every make and model
on the road today, and the prices are reasonable. Anyone who has ever
bought a new auto part at a dealership knows just how ridiculous those
prices can be but thankfully, there is relief to be had.
Though used auto parts weren't always such a great bargain in the long
run, that has changed and the auto recyclers themselves are
responsible for the change. Junk yards were considered as a last
resort only because that's usually what they had – junk. Today, the
auto recycling business is a multi-billion dollar a year industry.
These are serious business with quality parts to sell. The Automotive
Recyclers Association is the trade association for these businesses
and to be a member they must meet certain quality and environmental
parameters.
Using salvage parts for auto repairs is a concept that most need to
familiarize themselves with. Choosing this option for vehicle repairs
is not only a way to save money, it also benefits the environment. The
auto recyclers in the state of Texas and around the country have
invested over $50 million dollars in equipment, training and computers
to comply with stricter environmental laws. Industry statistics show
that since 1997, enough steel has been recovered from recycled
automobiles to build 13 million new ones. This has the effect of
preserving precious metal reserves as well as the energy required to
produce new steel. Recycling the usable parts from salvaged vehicles
has this effect as well.
Today, most cars that find their way to an auto recycling facility are
late model vehicles that have sustained damage in some type of
collision, though a small amount are there as a result of mechanical
failures also. The vehicles that have been involved in an accident
have received damage to the point that insurance company has
determined that the cost to repair the vehicle is more than the value
of the car. Once the owner has been paid for the loss, the insurance
company takes possession of the vehicle and in turn sells it at a
salvage auction to recover at least some of its loss. Once the vehicle
has been move to a recycling facility several things happen almost at
once. The first thing to occur is the recovery and disposal of the
hazardous materials contained within the vehicle. Once these have been
removed, the vehicle is then assessed for all the usable parts still
on the vehicle. These are then inventoried in a direct access computer
system. When a mechanic or consumer needs a certain part, it is as
easy to find as the click of a mouse. Once the needed part has been
located, a visit can be made to the auto recycler showing the part. If
the part happens to be located a longer distance away, most auto
recyclers are happy to ship the part wherever it may need to go.
About The Author
Ronnie Tanner is a contributing writer at
http://www.texas-junkyards.com He writes about the Texas Auto
Recycling Industry and other industry specific topics.
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