subject: Maryland Automotive Salvaging [print this page] Automotive salvaging is typically performed at an automotive salvage yard. Cars and other vehicles are brought into these salvage yards where they are stored then likely used for any of their working parts. The automotive salvaging industry is a viable one that encourages re-use of parts that are no longer required in the vehicle of origin. Normally these cars are salvaged once the owner no longer desires to use the vehicle because of its age or condition of disrepair. The vehicle is then placed in the salvage yard, stored for an unspecified period and used at the discretion of the salvage yard owner.
The parts from a car may normally be removed by a trained mechanic or anyone who is adept at vehicular repairs and maintenance. The superficial parts like the mirrors, headlights bumper and fender may be removed first and used if they are in relatively good condition. It is of importance to note that some parts may not need to be wholly attractive to be sold. For example a scratched bumper can be purchased and resprayed to look like brand new. However for the major parts of the car including the engine, transmission and radiator, proper functioning most be observed before it can be sold. Some manufacturers will purchase non-functioning major parts and recondition them for resale. But besides the auto parts that are found in the automobile the metal from them may also be transformed into scrap metals that may be sent to recycling factories that will process the scrap metals to remake new metals for resale. These newly created metals are also very likely to be re-used in the automotive industry. The use of salvage yards is subsequently very essential in assisting in the conservation of products and raw materials. By determining ways to reuse old parts many manufacturers can reduce the production costs and development of new parts.
Maryland has a booming automotive salvaging industry like many other states across the nation. These may be located using local directories or more conveniently online sources.
