What is left over after scrapping an old car?
Scrap and scrap metal are sought-after raw materials. Metals can be remelted relatively quickly and given other shapes. No metal ore has to be extracted from the ground, the environment and company accounts are protected. However, scrapping an end-of-life car is more work than it looks. It is not enough to park the old car in a blast furnace. That is why scrapping an old vehicle can be a bit more expensive. End-of-life cars are mixed scrap: copper, steel, aluminium and many other materials are processed here and must be sorted according to type before further use. Besides, there must be of course no liquids in the various tanks, such as a petrol tank.
This is how you scrap an old car!
At the car recycler, all parts that pose a risk are first removed: The airbag and seat belt tensioner must be disposed of separately because the explosives contained can be dangerous for laypeople. Batteries must also be disposed of separately. Then the copper cables are removed. These are incredibly valuable in sales. Plastic, fabrics and other materials are also removed, then it goes to press. What is left is a compact, transportable cube made of steel and aluminium. These materials can later be separated magnetically.
What is a scrapped old car worth?
The scrap is expensive to work with. You need trained staff and heavy equipment that not everyone can operate. Nevertheless, you sometimes get a few euros for old cars from which the parts you are still looking for can be removed. Depending on the current scrap price, some providers even scrap old cars for free, then the costs for recycling can be offset by selling the materials. If you want to get rid of your old car for free, it is best to contact us, and we can come and pick up straight away. Since 2007 they have been obliged to take back junk cars free of charge.
Warning: This only applies to vehicles that have not been modified and that are not missing any crucial parts. If the vehicle is still driving and has rego for a few weeks, it can be worthwhile to put it up for sale. Simply calculate the residual value of your vehicle and sell your old car tomorrow instead of scrapping it.
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