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Do you know that most cars – except very rare sports vehicles – experience 20% depreciation in the first 12 months after being driven off the lot and about 10% more every year?

If you’re wondering what can be done with that old, damaged car taking up space in your backyard? Then this article is for you.

What Happens to Old Tires?
One of the most challenging ironies for modern civilizations is the damage caused by manmade materials, even while they enable our societies to evolve. Synthetic rubber, for example, is a material that helps and harms in equal measure. Each year, around 290 million used tires are disposed of, with 20% being dumped illegally. Unsurprisingly, the… […]
Buying Used Car Parts Vs. New Auto Parts
January 6, 2020 If you’re a vehicle owner, you’ve probably heard the age-old debate of whether used auto parts are as good as new ones. Many people have the notion that used car parts are a bad idea and are typically unusable. Both options have their pros and cons, and it helps to be aware… […]
Is Buying Used Tires a Good Idea?
January 04, 2021 If you’ve been wondering whether buying used tires is a good idea, you are not alone. Many vehicle owners often ask for our recommendation on buying used tires, especially for replacing a single tire that’s damaged. Admittedly, one of the biggest advantages of used tires is that consumers are able to save… […]
What happens to a car at the scrapyard?
December 14, 2020 If you’re reading this article, you probably have a junk car taking up space on your property for years. You’ve decided to take it to the scrapyard, but you have no idea how to scrap it. Thanks to movies, many people assume that scrapping is about a car getting crushed by a… […]
So What is Auto Recycling Anyway?
Generally, vehicles are known to be useful when they are in good condition but did you know that they still have value in them even when they reach the end of their life? When vehicles are all worn out, they are usually left in the backyard or sometimes stored away in the garage. If your… […]

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