Westside Auto Recycling

You may think all the wrecked autos in the U.S. are rusting in salvage yards across the country, but that's not true. In fact, metal salvage is big business worldwide. The U.S. exports well over a million vehicles annually, all destined for foreign scrap mills.

Tires are one of the most commonly salvaged auto parts. In fact, used tires can equate to a great deal of savings, especially when compared to the cost of brand new ones. Salvaged tires yield an average of 10,000 to 15,000 miles per set.

You may already know most cars contain around 1,800 pounds of steel. Care to guess how much aluminum an average car contains? According to the American Metal Market, that would be less than 250 pound worth.

When you drive a late model car or truck, it can feel like it takes an act of Congress to get the parts you need for repairs. Remember, many late model vehicles end up in salvage yards, so you may have the best luck with us.

If you’re planning to go on an extended road trip, it can be a good idea to carry more than one spare, just in case. We may be able to help you find used tires to fit your car without raiding your road trip fund.

Not only do we buy and sell used passenger vehicle parts, but we also carry heavy equipment and their parts. This includes backhoes, forklifts, front-end loaders, dump trucks, semi trucks, and excavators.

Did you know that you may be able to find new tires at salvage yards? Since the tires are often still in new condition when a car is scrapped, you may be surprised at what kind of bargains you’ll find.

Do you ever worry that you’ll have no choice but to get a part from your dealer because you can’t find it at local retail outlets? In many cases, you may be able to find parts at a salvage yard that would be otherwise unavailable through retailers.

We realize that fixing up old cars and trucks doesn’t always have to be about turning a hefty profit. When you simply need affordable parts to make your car projects affordable, the salvage yard is often the way to go.

Car bumpers are designed to absorb impact during a minor collision. This include safety measures designed to protect pedestrians. Bumpers also play an important role in minimizing height differences between vehicles, ensuring one does not slip under another.

Although an auto salvage yard have many thousands of car parts and accessories, they fall into specific categories. Here is a short list of popular replacement items: AC compressors, transmissions, windshield and door glass, alternators, front brakes, tail lights, radios and radiators.

The used parts typically salvaged from automobiles are those that are small and easily removable, such as light assemblies, seats, mirrors, hubcaps, parts of the exhaust system, etc.

Brake pads used to be composed of asbestos and carbon, which are both harmful chemicals. These types of brake pads have since been banned in the U.S. and many of them now are made in part from recycled tire rubber.