There are several types of metal found within a vehicle that can be scrapped and repurposed. All metal is 100% recyclable, making scrap metal in junk cars a highly valuable commodity. Recycling scrap metal helps to preserve our natural resources by reducing the need to mine for new ores, which in turn, reduced air pollution associated with the metal refining processes. In addition to all of these environmental and economical benefits, selling a junk car to a local scrapper delivers an instant profit.

If you have a junk car on your hands, you can safely assume it contains all the most common types of scrap metal, including steel, lead, aluminum, and even precious metals like gold and platinum. Continue reading to learn more about each.

Steel

Steel has many desirable properties that make it a highly sought-after material. Steel is light, yet very strong and durable. For this reason, it is a staple in the global construction and building industry. It is also very applied in the world of automotive manufacturing. All cars contain some form of steel, no matter the age, make, or model. Common steel components include chassis, frame, wheels, body panels, and doors.

Copper

Copper wiring is used within most vehicles due to its reliable heat transfer and conductivity properties. You can find copper wiring in microprocessors, computers, air conditioning units, and all electronics within a vehicle. In fact, the average American-made vehicle contains around 55 pounds of copper! Larger cars will have even more copper scrap in them.

Precious Metal

There are a few types of precious metals that can be found in junk cars, including gold, platinum, and even palladium and rhodium. A car’s catalytic converter is primarily, and usually, made from platinum, palladium, and rhodium. As for a car’s computer systems, these will often contain gold-plated fingers within the circuit boards.

Aluminum

Aluminum is used in a variety of applications in a wide range of industries due its light weight and malleability properties. As for the automotive industry, car manufacturers often use aluminum to build engine components like pistons and cylinder heads. It can also be found in gaskets, radiators, and even rims for tires. Sports cars often contain the most aluminum because it is light, which makes them faster.

 Lead

Although we do not want lead in our diets due to its toxic properties, it is a widely-applied material in the automotive manufacturing industry. Most cars contain lead in the tires to ensure all four wheels are properly balanced. Car batteries also contain lead, which is why it is important to properly dispose of them when they are dead.

Where to Get the Best Deal on a Junk Car in Indianapolis

Call Benjamin’s Junk Cars at 317-218-7133 to get a quote for your junk car. Our experience junk car buyers serve all of Indianapolis and its surrounding areas, and pay cash on the spot for all junk cars, regardless of age or condition. We buy cars, trucks, motorcycles, farming equipment, construction equipment, and anything else that runs on fuel. With cash payments, free quotes, and free pickup, there is no easier way to sell a junk car in Central Indiana. Get started today!