Most people have heard of junk cars, but not everyone knows what you can do with these vehicles. Although they are inoperable, they do serve other uses. Learn more below about what defines a decrepit car, and how people utilize them for metal auto parts and salvage. 

What Qualifies a Car as Junk?

Many slang terms are used to refer to junk cars, including "beater", "clunker", and "rust bucket". These cars are labeled as such because they are usually damaged or worn beyond their market value. 

However, some cars are labeled as salvage if they are stolen and never recovered. Cars that are damaged and nearly or completely inoperable, are often torn apart by scrapyards to salvage for still-usable auto parts. 

What Are the Benefits of Taking It to a Scrapyard?

If your car is highly used and you have no hope of trading it in or fixing it up, you should take it to a scrapyard to salvage what you can from its remaining parts. Salvage yards follow a simple process, easing the process of getting rid of a vehicle. They'll buy your car in cash payments, and many places even tow your vehicle for free if you can't transport it to them yourself. 

When you take your car to a scrapyard to get broken down into auto parts and metal salvage, you are making an eco-friendly choice. This ensures all salvageable pieces of your vehicle are re-used and recycled if possible. This keeps items out of dumps for longer and helps reduce the demand for new vehicle parts.

If you're looking for used auto parts and salvage, go to Miamitown Auto Parts & Recycling in Cleves, OH, and the Tri-State area. This scrapyard has two locations; their main salvage yard is on Harrison Pike and they have a drive-thru on Route 128. You can drop off and pick up auto parts, and their on-site staff can give you advice for repairing and installing parts yourself. Call (513) 353-1111 for pricing and assistance or visit their website to learn more.