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Facts About Car Bodies

Raquel Fagan, July 1st, 2008

The body is the most significant structural component of the automobile. Auto bodies are often made from sheet steel because of its flexibility, availability and low cost. Steel and iron comprise 65 percent of the average vehicle. Other elements are added to a car body to: Minimize wrinkling and tearing during manufacturing Increase toughness Increase resistance to brittle deformation The body consists of several complex ... read more

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How Car Bodies are Recycled

Raquel Fagan, June 30th, 2008

The business of recycling cars is a multi-billion dollar industry that is crucial to the steel and automotive industries. But just what type of journey does an automobile take until it ends up as another car or truck? Auto Salvage Dealers This is where the recycling process for the automobile begins. Most end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) begin their journey at vehicle dismantling facilities ... read more

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What Happens Next to Car Bodies

Raquel Fagan, June 12th, 2008

Automotive recycling is the 16th largest industry in the U.S., estimated to be a $25 billion per year industry. There are approximately 7,000 vehicle recycling operations around the country, recycling about 26 automobiles every minute. Recycling cars and trucks provides enough steel to produce almost 13 million new automobiles each year. The metal removed is reused for such things as a new ... read more

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Benefits of Recycling Car Bodies

Chad Burnham, June 12th, 2008

Every year in the U.S., approximately 15 million automobiles reach the end of their usable lives. When the cost of repairs exceeds the value of the vehicle, it is considered a "constructive total loss." At this point, it is better to recycle the vehicle and purchase another. Fortunately, 75 percent of the material from these end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) is recycled. However, ... read more

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Tips on Recycling Car Bodies

Brittany McNamara, June 12th, 2008

Got an old junker sitting on your property? Recycling is the solution for removing that eye sore. Automobiles are the most recycled product in the U.S. It is very easy to recycle an end-of-life vehicle (ELV). Many businesses will pay you a small sum to take your vehicle; sometimes they will tow it from your property for free. Some car body recycling ... read more

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Automotive 101

Earth911, April 2nd, 2007

Cars are everywhere. They’re how we get to work, visit friends and see the sights. But cars come with great deal of responsibility. As any car owner will know, maintenance can sometimes be a full-time job. Automobiles require motor oil and other fluids, like transmission and brake fluid, to run properly. However, keeping your car going is only one part of a ... read more

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