Florida Junk Yards save Time and Money

Junk yards in Florida have under gone a transformation of sorts in recent years, quietly morphing from places filled with decrepit cars into up to date technologically advanced centers for recycling automotive parts. These reinvented auto recyclers are embracing innovative technology on several fronts.

Perhaps one of the first moves made have been in the environmental realm. The hazardous materials contained in automobiles are quite numerous and must be handled properly. Florida auto recyclers have been working closely with both local and federal environmental agencies to implement the latest technology to correctly remove and dispose of the toxic products. Many of these chemicals are ones most know about but there are a few that may surprise many. Some of the most common of these are the Freon used in air conditioners, motor oils and transmission fluids. The antifreeze contained in radiators is also a hazard to both the environment and to wildlife. Another that most are not are of is mercury. This is contained in many lights used to illuminate trunk spaces and under hoods; it is also contained in light switches. Manufactures no longer produce mercury switches for use in cars but it was a standard practice up until 2002. Mercury is known to enter the ecosystem through runoff ground water where it finds its way into fish and other marine life. Fish that is high in mercury and consumed by humans is known to present a significant health risk, particularly for young children and pregnant women. With this environmental threat in mind, many environmental agencies around the country are implementing a buyback program for switches containing mercury.

Beyond working hard to preserve the abundant wild life and delicate ecosystem of the state of Florida, auto recyclers here are working hard to help consumers save money as well. By dismantling salvage vehicle and recovering quality used parts from these vehicles, consumers of this state are able to save hundreds of dollars when repairing vehicles with used parts. Salvage yards today dismantle and test most parts before inventorying them use a direct access computer system. This inventory system allows mechanics and consumers alike to access the system and look for the part they need to repair their car. Even if the part you need is located hundreds of miles away, a simple phone call to the auto recycler who shows to have the need part is all it takes to get the ball rolling. In most cases, the required part can be shipped directly to your door in just a matter of days. No more wasted time calling every place listed in the phone book only to find that no one has your part. The new advance technology employed by most yards also enables you to compare prices at the same time you are looking for parts.

For the money, buying a part from a junk yard in Florida cannot be beat. Most yards are able to offer quality used parts at a fraction of the cost of a new part and a warranty of at least 30 days is usually provided as well.






Ronnie Tanner is a contributing writer at Florida Junk Yards. He writes about Florida junk yards and other industry specific topics.