How Much Scrap Metal Is In A Junk Car?
If you have a junk car, truck, or van that you’re thinking about selling to a scrap metal recycling facility for its scrap value, you’re probably wondering how much scrap metal your vehicle contains in order to get a rough estimate on what it’s worth. Below, we’ll discuss the metals found in junk vehicles and how the value of a junk car is determined, to give you an idea of what your junk vehicle is worth when you sell it to a scrap metal recycling center! If you have any questions about the junk vehicle recycling process or if you’d like to sell & recycle a junk vehicle in the Greater Boston area, please contact Second Street Iron & Metal in Everett, MA, today!
What Types Of Metal Do Junk Vehicles Contain?
According to Statista, steel is expected to account for nearly 60% of the materials used in the production of a typical passenger vehicle by 2025. The other most prominent metals found within junk vehicles include aluminum, copper, brass, and lead. The metal percentage breakdown in a typical vehicle is as follows:
- Steel: ~60%
- Aluminum: ~17%’
- Copper/Brass: ~2%
- Plastics, Composites, & Other Materials: ~21%
How Much Are Junk Vehicles Typically Worth?
As mentioned above, the total value of a junk vehicle is highly dependent on the vehicle’s weight, and therefore, the amount of scrap metal it contains. Scrap metal prices are always fluctuating, so the value of your junk vehicle will rise and fall with the scrap metal market. While we can not speak for other scrap metal recycling facilities, here at Second Street Iron & Metal, we are paying $125/gt for cars/auto-bodies (as of October 2024). To get an accurate estimate on what we can pay you for your junk vehicle, please call us today at (617) 387-1188!
Contact Second Street Iron & Metal to Sell Scrap Metal & Junk Cars in the Greater Boston Area!
If you have any questions about scrapping junk vehicles or if you are looking to sell scrap metal in the Greater Boston area, Second Street Iron & Metal in Everett, MA, is here for you! We strive to provide our clients with the best prices for all kinds of scrap metal, including copper, brass, steel, iron, aluminum, and more! Give us a call at (617) 387-1188 or fill out the contact form on our website, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible!
