In an era when recycling, composting and repurposing are popular, more people should be aware of what happens to their automobiles when they reach the end of their usefulness. Car scrapping is a complex process that has both economic and environmental implications. Made from a variety of elements and materials, your vehicle may wind up in several destinations. This is why an owner does well to understand the car scrapping process: the components may still have value, while the disposal can be more environmentally friendly or less so.
AKR Towing, Inc. is a service that makes a point of responsible disposal. This is why we pay a competitive price for your junk car. When it stops serving you, it retains worth in other ways. In addition, we assure Canadians that their old clunkers will not sit on a lot somewhere, rusting and leaking toxic chemicals. AKR Towing follows protocols that serve a clean environment as well as our customers.
Why Scrap Your Car?
Of the many reasons car owners choose to have their current vehicle demolished, a primary one is old age. While parts may be repaired and replaced over the life of an automobile, it reaches a point where those measures cost more than buying a new car. Vehicles like this rarely do well in re-sale, so the sensible strategy is car scrapping.
Other factors favoring discard over re-sale include the absence or dysfunction of safety features, denial of coverage by an insurance company and the general simplicity of scrap car removal. Whatever the reason, you want to walk away from the transaction with the best compensation from a service that is committed to best practices.
Initial Steps before Scrapping
In advance of the actual demolition of your automobile, there are preliminary steps that require completion. First of all, you should do a little comparison shopping to see which service offers the most attractive financial allowance for the car. A junk service or salvage yard has its own set of considerations regarding overhead and profit. As a result, you might find a wide range of quotes from which to select.
Meanwhile, ask each service what policies and practices are regarding retrieving the vehicle. Is there a waiting period? Is transportation your responsibility? Is the service legally authorized to receive a junk car? AKR Towing offers between $10,000 and $15,000 for many of the cars that we remove and recycle. Furthermore, we offer same-day service where we pick the auto up. No need to come to us. All of the facilities with which we partner ar licensed to recycle cars. Getting these matters arranged ahead of time spares you any unpleasant surprises.
The customer, however, must alert the insurance company of the intent to submit to vehicle recycling. Additionally, you need to remove any evidence of ownership from the car: license plates, title documents and registration paperwork, for instance. Personal belongings, too, should be withdrawn. This not only prepares the car for recycling, it protects owners from privacy invasions and identity theft. Once done, the automobile is ready for pick-up and you are ready to receive cash for cars.
The Car Scrapping Process
Collection and Transportation
AKR Towing is true to our name in that we retrieve the vehicle from its present location, and tow it to the appropriate recycling site. The size and type of car determines what kind of tow truck or flatbed we send. Call early enough and we can be there on the same day. Not all junk car services provide this benefit.
De-pollution
Until the automobile is separated from its toxic chemicals and substances, it qualifies as hazardous waste. Accordingly, we drain the vehicle of coolant, oil, transmission fluid and any other liquids that threaten the ecology and public health. Our technicians must likewise remove any components, e.g. oil filters, that hold or process these substances. Also necessary for separation are batteries, containing acid, and any parts that may hold mercury or lead. Due to their volatile nature, airbags are also subject to extraction.
Dismantling
When the specified contaminants are no longer present, the task of dismantling is the next step in car recycling. After we take off the hood and disconnect the battery, we remove the front grill and unfasten the engine’s mounting bolts in order to hoist it up and out from the assembly. The engine can provide parts to reuse, or itself undergo reconstruction. Subsequently, we withdraw the radiator, fan, carburetor and alternator. From there, the undercarriage parts — transmission, exhaust system, braking system and tires — meet with removal. Finally, the body of the car receives dismantling treatment. This includes fenders, bumpers, doors, panels, windows and lights.
What Happens to Parts and Materials
A car that is of sufficient age probably is a mix of older and newer parts. Often, the latter has a lot of shelf life left. In this case, we connect with auto repair shops and auto part vendors to offer the components for purchase. Pieces of intact metal, fiberglass, fabric or other materials are recyclable and available for alternative uses. Significantly, repurposing such automotive elements lessens the need for additional mining and mitigates carbon emissions in the processing phase.
Legal and Environmental Considerations
AKR Towing is scrupulous about complying with Canadian laws and regulations, including Canada’s Vehicle Scrappage Policy. An important prerequisite to taking possession of a vehicle is documented evidence — in the form of a title — that the seller has the right to convey it. Another compliance issue is following the government’s criteria for environmental protection and reducing the carbon footprint in the car scrapping process.
Maximizing the Value of Your Scrapped Car
The more usable parts, the better. You can optimize your compensation by retaining accurate service records that you can share with the Canada car scrapping company. We can determine and prioritize the parts of the highest worth.
With affiliates all over the country, AKR Towing can salvage your old car, making you a surprising financial gain in doing so. Reach out now for more information.
