
Recycling vehicles supplies enough steel to produce almost 13 million new vehicles. Saves an estimated 85 million barrels of oil a year, that would have been used in the manufacturing of new or replacement parts. Automotive recyclers spent nearly $50 million on environmental compliance in 1997. The most of automotive recycling businesses used a computerized inventory system. Automotive recyclers supply wholesale and retail clients quality parts that sell for up to 50% less than the comparable new parts.