Robertson’s Auto Salvage Wareham is a Pre-Owned Vehicle Dealership. Let’s take a look at the inventory that is currently available.
The Chevy Silverado 1500 is an excellent full-size pickup truck that’s very comfortable to ride in, whether at work or at play. This particular model is Deep Ocean Blue Metallic and decked out with a powerful 5.3 liter V8 OHV 16v gasoline engine. The Chevy Silverado 1500 also has the ability to haul and tow considerably large loads. This awesome truck, presented by Robertson’s Auto has an excellent infotainment system with simple controls, as well as a lot of available safety features. Priced at $39,900 at Robertson Auto Salvage.
The Chevy Silverado 1500 full-size pickup is a great choice for those who need a big and powerful truck for work and or recreational activities. This vehicle is well equipped and includes a powerful 5.3 liter V8 OHV 16v gasoline engine paired with a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission with overdrive. Chevy trucks are famous for their safety features, off-road capabilities, and the ability to tow large loads. You can purchase this beauty at Robertson’s Salvage.
2018 Ford F-150- $38,950 is in an incredibly competitive class, the 2018 Ford F-150 full-size pickup truck truly stands out as one of the best and most well-rounded vehicles. It’s a tough workhorse with good crash test ratings, compelling engine choices, and roomy cab options. This particular vehicle, available at Robertson’s Auto Salvage Wareham, has the 3.0 liter V6 DOHC 24v Engine with a ten-speed transmission.
The Crimson Red Tintcoat 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 has an incredibly powerful 6.2 liter V8 OHV 16v engine and one of the if not the nicest-looking cabins in the segment, with incredibly comfortable front seats and plenty of room even if you’re tall or drive around tall passengers. A used 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 is a great pickup truck that can serve soccer moms and as a workhorse. This truck has the ability to tow up to 12,500 pounds. In addition, the Sierra 1500’s infotainment system is one of the easiest to use in the class. Available at Robertson’s Auto
There are plenty of used vehicles under $5,000 currently available at Robertson’s Salvage. Now is the perfect time to purchase a gently used vehicle because the supply of new cars, trucks, SUV, and vans are still at an all-time low thanks to the microchip shortage, and the demand is at an all-time high. So, why not make things easier on yourself and purchase a used vehicle? You’ll be able to drive it off our lot right away and won’t have to wait months and months on end to receive it.
If you want to sell your vehicle or want to get rid of a junk automobile, you can sell us your car today. Robertson’s Auto Salvage Wareham pays top dollar for both used vehicles and junk cars in Southeastern Massachusetts. So, if you live in or near Plymouth, Falmouth, Fall River, Barnstable or Chatham, we will buy your vehicles in any condition. You get paid on the spot.
The automotive recycling industry is in a constant state of flux. Supply chain issues are affecting new car production, affecting the used car parts industry, which in turn affects the recycling of automotive parts.
Troy Webber, chief executive officer of Chesterfield Auto Parts in Richmond, Virginia, said the most significant issue his company is facing right now is market volatility.
“It used to be that you could predict the market to some degree based on seasonal changes and annual market trends. That predictor has been gone for some years now,” Webber said. “The markets are being affected by global issues more than local and domestic factors like supply and demand.”
Political issues around the globe, worldwide shipping shortages, and shifting policies in foreign governments are also making it more expensive to do business.
“When the scrap price gets as high as it was earlier this year, we struggle to obtain cars. While we make more on the vehicles, the cost of goods increases as well,” Webber said. “This is because anyone with a tow truck can take vehicles directly to a scrap yard and make a lot of money.”
Chesterfield Auto Parts is a vehicle recycling business more than an auto parts business. The majority of the company’s revenue comes from recycling the cars, not selling their parts. The business makes money by moving vehicles through the process and generating scrap metal.
“The process is a well-oiled machine that needs vehicles to continue operating. If we don’t get new inventory, we can’t generate the scrap that we sell to buy more inventory,” Webber said. “We also operate at about a 60 to 90-day differential between when we buy the inventory and when we have realized all of its potential income. The vehicles we pay for today, may not generate a profit for three months. With the market as volatile as it has been, the price of a commodity could change a lot over the course of three months.”
The Converter Issue
One issue that continues to plague the automotive recycling industry is the continuing problem of catalytic converter theft. Unfortunately, catalytic converter theft affects auto recyclers because the catalytic converter is the most valuable commodity recyclers sell. In fact, sometimes the converter can be more valuable than the rest of the scrap from the combined parts of the entire vehicle.
“As the price of converters increases, tow companies and individuals will remove the converter and sell it separately before they sell the car to an auto recycler,” Webber said. We must be extra vigilant not to buy a vehicle with the most valuable part missing, the catalytic converter. It also affects the pricing for us in order to be completive. For example, if we offer a customer $500 for a junk car, and they know they can sell just the catalytic converter for that much, it is a hard sell.”
It also makes an auto recycler’s operation a huge target for thieves. When new cars come in, the team at Chesterfield Auto Parts, for example, ensures they are very tightly packed into the holding lot to make it difficult to get under the cars.
“We also make sure that every single converter is taken off the cars before they are made available to the public,” Webber said. The converters also are stored in tamper resistant containers in an alarmed warehouse with internal and external cameras for security.
“The most effective way of protecting the catalytic converts is to sell them fast. We don’t hold onto large quantities, we keep them moving,” Webber said. This is why some automotive recyclers, including Chesterfield, do not buy converters from anyone because it is dangerous and prone to fraud.
Recycling of EV Components
The topic of electric vehicles is frequently bandied about these days within the automotive recycling arena. Electric vehicles are beginning to have a significant impact on the recycling industry.
According to Ryan Melsert, chief executive officer of American Battery Technology Company, consumer interest and purchasing in EVs has risen dramatically. “EV global sales were up 113 percent in 2021 compared to 2020 sales, and more than 52 percent of global car buyers are interested in purchasing an EV. The demand for EVs is continuing to trend up with global sales of electric cars rising strongly in 2022, with two million sold in the first quarter, up 75 percent from the same period in 2021,” Melsert said.
The sharp increase in demand for EV vehicles means an increased demand for EV batteries and the battery metals that go into them. This is creating opportunities to innovate and challenges for battery recyclers.
“The batteries in the vehicles are dangerous so that poses multiple hazards for auto recyclers,” Webber said. “When these vehicles come in, we have no way of knowing the condition of the high-voltage battery, especially when the vehicle is wrecked. The battery must be removed before processing.”
This Article Originally Appeared on AmericanRecycler.com
Did you know that the automobile that you’re driving today will end up being recycled as used auto parts, metals, and other materials? Approximately 80% of your vehicle can be recycled. This is a good thing for the environment, the automotive industry, and consumers. Here are ten (10) facts about automotive recycling from Robertson Auto Salvage in Wareham, MA.
1. Automobiles are the most recycled consumer product in the entire world. There are over 25 million tons of materials being recycled from old cars, trucks, SUV,s and vans on a yearly basis.
2. Each year the automobile recycling industry in the U.S. and Canada contributes enough steel to produce roughly 13 million new vehicles. It also saves approximately 85 million barrels of oil.
3. The automobile recycling industry is the 16th largest industry in the United States, contributing $25 billion a year to the national GDP. It also employs approximately 100,000 people, and has been in existence for over 75 years.
4. Vehicle recycling amounts to approximately 40% of ferrous metal for the scrap processing industry. In addition, the amount of hazardous fluids and oils that are safely reclaimed by auto recyclers is equal to eight Exxon Valdez disasters believe it or not.
5. Most auto recyclers are small businesses that supply retail and wholesale customers with quality auto parts that cost 20% to 80% less than comparable new auto parts. Over 75% of all automotive recycling companies employ ten (10) or more people.
6. Approximately 27 million vehicles per year reach the end of their life cycle and are recovered for recycling. Nearly Just 80% of a vehicle (by weight) is recycled. The remaining 20% is termed “auto shredder residue, which includes ferrous and nonferrous metal pieces, dirt, glass, fabric, paper, wood, rubber, and plastic.
7. Up to 99% of car batteries can be recycled. In addition, the materials recycled from automobile tires are used to produce roadways and sandals. Automobile windshield recycling is becoming popular as well.
8. In Europe, 75% of each vehicle is recycled. In the United States the automotive recycling industry supplies around 37% of all ferrous metal to blast furnaces and smelters across the country.
9. Just about 90% of a vehicle’s aluminum is recovered and recycled. Although this represents less than 10% of the vehicle by weight, it’s nearly 50% of the scrap value.
10: Recycling reduces automobile accidents because it keeps vehicles that are not working properly off of the road. It also keeps roadways clear of abandoned and disabled automobiles.
Sell us your car. Robertson’s Auto Salvage is now buying used vehicles as well. We will also pay you for your used auto parts and remove your junk cars. If you’re interested in purchasing or selling recycled auto parts online or in person please drop by or check out the Robertson’s Auto Salvage Wareham Website today.
We have been supplying local businesses and consumers quality recycled automotive parts since 1969. We even offer extended warranties on many recycled auto parts. Robertson’s Auto Salvage Massachusetts also sells a wide range of new aftermarket auto parts including rear bumpers, front and rear drive shafts, mirrors, wheels, headlamps, and fuel-sending units to name a few. We look forward to working with you.
The Robertson family has just about seen and experienced it all since we’ve been involved in the used automotive industry for so many years. However, we’ve never experienced a situation quite like the one that is occurring now. Needless to say, we’re all living through unprecedented times.
Prices are higher than ever before for everyday items such as groceries and fuel thanks to an all-time high spike in the inflation rate. The prices for new automobiles are through the roof. You can thank the global microchip shortage for that. The bottom line is that there isn’t a large enough supply of new vehicles to meet the current demand.
Robertson Used Vehicles
In fact, we’re currently suffering from the lowest supply of new cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs in modern times. New vehicles are hard to come by these days. Consumers are turning to used vehicles instead. That has significantly increased the prices of used vehicles. Due to the spike in used car prices, many hard-working people simply cannot afford to buy a used automobile that’s in good shape let alone decent shape. So, we knew that we had to do something about this in order to help the community.
Robertson’s Auto Salvage is announcing that we are now selling used automobiles that you can drive right off of our lot at incredibly affordable prices.
Visit our facility in person at 2680 Cranberry Hwy, Wareham, MA 02571 or check out our pre-owned inventory at https://robertson.autocomp.net/.
Robertson Pre Owned Vehicles
Robertson’s Auto Salvage has a pre-owned vehicle to fit everyone’s budget and taste.
Sell us your car. Robertson’s Auto Salvage is now buying used vehicles as well. We will also pay you for your used auto parts and remove your junk cars. If you’re interested in purchasing or selling recycled auto parts online or in person please drop by or check out the Robertson’s Auto Salvage Wareham Website today.
Robertson Recycled Auto Parts
We have been supplying local businesses and consumers quality recycled automotive parts since 1969. We even offer extended warranties on many recycled auto parts. Robertson’s Auto Salvage also sells a wide range of new aftermarket auto parts including rear bumpers, front and rear driveshafts, mirrors, wheels, headlamps, and fuel sending units to name a few.
We look forward to working with you.
Earth Day is approaching. Take just a little bit of time out of your day. Think about what you can do to make the planet a better place to live. It will affect people in the future. You don’t need to change the world here. Even if you do something small it will make a tremendous difference. If millions of people each did one small thing to help the environment on Earth Day it would add up quickly and make a huge impact.
Robertson Auto Salvage currently recycles all fluids including oil, brake fluid, antifreeze, washer fluid, and freon during its dismantling process. We also recycle lead batteries, tires, and other automotive materials.
If you can’t think of anything that you can do to help on Earth Day, we have a suggestion. If you have an old junk car that’s been sitting for years on end, you can recycle it for used auto parts. Robertson’s Auto Salvage can even come to your property to tow it away for you. Not only are you doing a good thing for the environment, but you’ll be paid. The same holds true if you may have some old auto parts that have been lying around for a long time collecting dust.
Earth Day is the perfect time to recycle those used auto parts. When people purchase used auto parts, instead of new auto parts, the pollution levels decrease. You’re being paid for your used auto parts. Just think about what you can do with all of that additional cash? You’d be surprised how much money Robertson’s Auto Salvage will pay you for your used auto parts. Automobiles are among the most recycled products in the world.
If you’re interested in purchasing or selling recycled auto parts online or in person please drop by or check out the Robertson’s Auto Salvage Wareham Website today. We have been supplying local businesses and consumers quality recycled automotive parts since 1969. We even offer extended warranties on many recycled auto parts.
The chances are high that metal items you would recycle are simply taking up space on your property. While they may not be worth much to you, others have the tools and expertise necessary to extract the valuable metals from them, reusing those metals in the production of new items.
The manufacturing process itself also uses up a substantial amount of energy, leaving a potentially massive carbon footprint, which is why it’s essential to recycle any items you can. The less demand there is for new items, the less harmful the impact of the manufacturing process will be.
Robertson’s Auto Salvage also sells a wide range of recycled auto parts. We look forward to working with you, please contact us for more information. Remember that Recycling your scrap metal and auto parts, is one of the easiest and most effective ways to make a difference this Earth Day.
Salvage yards are a great place to get used automotive parts on the cheap. This article will define your journey to the U Pull It Salvage Yard of Robertson Auto Salvage in Wareham, MA. This type of journey is common for auto mechanics, but not always for the general consumer.
Whether you own a domestic or foreign vehicle, we have both types of parts for sale. When we receive a junk vehicle, we pull and catalog all parts that are in good condition. The odds of finding a low-priced recycled auto part for your foreign vehicle are typically better than you may have imagined.
Another significant advantage of using a salvage yard is the low prices they offer. Not only can you buy used vehicle parts at very affordable prices, but at Robertson Auth Salvage, you can also purchase whole used cars. Both of these opportunities are available for our customers.
Some of the salvage vehicles we receive at our facility are older cars that people are finally giving up. Maybe they’ve had these vehicles on their property for a while and are finally getting around to disposing of them. Perhaps they were going to try and restore them but just didn’t find the time. Whatever the reason, Robertson Auto Salvage buys aging vehicles. You may be surprised when you’re able to find that rare part you’ve been looking for.
You bring your own tools and pull your own parts. We have hundreds of cars and trucks to choose auto parts from. All vehicles are organized in the yard. We offer a friendly knowledgeable staff to assist you to locate the proper recycled used discount auto part.
If you are looking for parts at our salvage yard, you enter and pull the parts yourself. You may want to take some time to see what else you find while you are there. Sometimes there are parts you find that were not on your list. Look around — you never know what you might find
With over 4 acres of land loaded with automobiles, our “U Pull It” self-service recycled auto parts yard allows you to pull the item you need while saving money. We have a wide range of makes and models of automobiles, vans, and trucks, both international and local! Vehicles that sit in landfills only add to our environmental problems. By recycling old vehicle parts, and selling used vehicles, we are assisting the planet as well as your wallet.
If you are looking for the best recycled used automotive parts in Southeast & the Cape Cod area of MA, Robertson Auto Salvage Yard is a perfect choice to purchase them at a great price. You can call us toll-free at (800) 551-7000 or contact us.
Robertson Auto Salvage has been saving the environment in the New England Area for many years. We recycle the entire vehicle. The entirety of the parts removed from the vehicles is sold at our Wareham, MA location. The remaining parts, including plastics and fluids, are recycled for the creation of new products. This reduces the number of primary materials and energy needed to make new products.
We maintain the highest standards of social and environmental responsibility. We cannot ignore the important link we have with the planet, our local communities, and the customers who purchase recycled automotive parts here in Wareham, MA. It is often beneficial to the individual seeking the used auto parts, that the Salvage Yard owner is so over-committed to saving the planet.
If you have a junk car that’s just sitting around it makes sense to sell it to a junkyard like Robertson’s Auto Salvage in Wareham, MA. We will properly dispose of the fluids, take off the good parts, and shred the frame. Robertson’s junkyard will also combine all of the scrap metals and other metals and deliver it to a manufacturer that will melt it all down in order to reuse the materials. In essence, the metals found in junk cars are combined together, which makes the material even stronger. That’s why automobile manufacturers use it when building new vehicles.
The bottom line is that recycling junk cars benefit the junk car owners, the environment, and makes the new car products even better. So, what kinds of scrap metals are found in junk cars? Most of us know that automobiles are mainly made from steel, however, there are plenty of other metals found in them as well. For example, Aluminum is found throughout your vehicle. It is typically used within the engine because it can withstand the heat and friction from the moving parts. Aluminum is also used for the rims, doors, and hood. Copper is another valuable metal used in automobiles.
It’s typically used for electronics such as the wiring harness. Copper is also found in the battery and copper wire is used to pass along important signals in the computer, stereo, and safety system. Copper is also used in alternators and starters. Stainless steel isn’t widely used in automobile manufacturing; however, some exhaust systems are made from metal. Lead is used in the wheel weights of vehicles in order to keep the tires balanced when driving. The battery is also lead-based. That being stated, the batteries are typically removed from junk cars at the auto salvage yard.
They can often be sold as used car parts. Believe it or not, rare metals like platinum and palladium are actually common in automobiles. These metals are typically found within the catalytic converter because they help reduce the pollution when the engine is running. Your auto salvage yard in Massachusetts will remove the catalytic converter from the vehicle before scrapping the valuable metals. We have been supplying local businesses and consumers’ quality recycled automotive parts since 1969. We even offer extended warranties on many recycled auto parts. Robertson’s Auto Salvage also sells a wide range of new aftermarket auto parts including rear bumpers, tires. front and rear driveshafts, mirrors, wheels, headlamps, and fuel sending units to name a few. We look forward to working with you.
Did you know that the Automotive Recyclers Association, or ARA for short, is the voice of the automotive recycling industry including auto salvage yards in MA and across the country? The ARA has gone a long way in establishing a set of rules and regulations that automotive recyclers must follow. Of course, these rules and regulations have many beneficial effects on society. Those effects are including helping the economy, promoting jobs, and protecting the environment.
The ARA is fully dedicated to ensuring that recycled auto parts are properly removed from vehicles that no longer operate. The ARA is committed to making certain that the original manufactured auto parts that are removed from vehicles. They also see that these parts are properly recycled. That way, consumers do not need to worry about the recycled auto parts working when installing them in their vehicles. In essence, the ARA goes a long way in helping consumers by ensuring that their members are conducting business properly.
The next time you’re at a local salvage yard, like Robertson’s Auto Salvage, make sure that they are members of the ARA. If not, you simply cannot trust that their recycled auto parts are up to par. Here’s an interesting fact for you to think about. A recent Worcester Polytechnic Institute study looks at how auto recyclers affect the carbon footprint in Massachusetts. The study states that salvage yards that are members of the Automotive Recyclers of Massachusetts, process over 165,000 vehicles per year. Automobiles are the most recycled item in the United States.
The ARA also helps the job market. When your local salvage yard joins the ARA, they must follow the highest standards when conducting business. Those high standards help them beat the competition, which means they stay in business longer. In fact, ARA members employ well over 140,000 people at approximately 9,000 businesses across the country. The ARA also helps the economy by helping consumers save money on auto parts.
Robertson Auto Salvage
We have been supplying local businesses and consumers’ quality recycled automotive parts since 1969. Our extended warranties are valid on many recycled auto parts. We pay top dollar for junk cars in Southeastern Massachusetts.
Robertson’s Auto Salvage also sells a wide range of recycled auto parts. These parts include rear bumpers, front and rear driveshafts, mirrors, wheels, headlamps, and fuel sending units. We look forward to working with you.
Folks don’t always understand what service that genuine automotive parts recyclers provide. They often vision the old junkyard. They categorize all vehicle recycling facilities as junkyards. Robertsons Auto Salvage is an automotive recycling facility. Visitors need to come to an understanding of its environmental importance. The effects of how vehicles are disposed of can be seen in our land, water, and air quality.
Did you know that automobiles are the number one recycled product in the United States? Recycling saves over 90 million barrels of oil. Recycling steel reduces air pollution by 85%, water use by 40%, and water pollution by 97%. Batteries, refrigerants, fluids, aluminum, and mercury switches are always safely disposed of and/or recycled accordingly by accredited recycling facilities.
Robertson Auto Salvage uses the industry’s best standards in acquiring, evaluating, dismantling, and disposing of the end-of-life and total loss vehicles. Our partners have developed and implemented best-in-class standards that ensure damaged and discarded vehicles are being handled with the best ethical and environmentally prudent practices.
This is important because over 11 million vehicles are taken off the road in the US each year. They require processing and recycling. Our inventories are acquired through several methods and sources. The primary source is salvage auctions with most vehicles being supplied by the insurance industry. These vehicles have been determined as economically or structurally incapable of being returned to a safe or reliable operating condition.
Re-Think ReCycled Used Auto Parts. Reduce, reuse and recycle is what we do every day.
2680 Cranberry Hwy.
Wareham, MA 02571
[email protected]
Phone: (508) 295-9444
Toll-Free: (800) 551-7000
Mon – Fri: 8am – 5pm
Closed Sat & Sun
2680 Cranberry Hwy.
Wareham, MA 02571
[email protected]
Phone: (508) 295-9444
Toll-Free: (800) 551-7000
Mon – Fri: 8am – 5pm
Closed Sat & Sun
