“Timmy”: When a Beetle is More Than a Car Donation “I chose to donate my car because my husband I are moving to Idaho to further our education and start a family. We both upgraded to safer, family-friendly cars, but “Timmy” my first car will forever be my favorite! I bought him when I was
In our part of these great United States, 4th of July is a HUGE deal. Our county is home to the oldest continuous annual 4th of July celebration in the country – in fact, this year, marks the 230th! For those who plan it, participate in it, live near it, and watch it – it’s a big deal,
There are 14.4 million cancer survivors in the United States1. That’s a BIG number! But, some may ask, “How many people died of cancer?” Well, as one vehicle donor recently told me, “you can focus on the gloom, or the hope” and we’re focusing on the HOPE. After all, it’s why we’re in the business
Scrap Metal Market Trends Scrap metal prices for crushed auto bodies continues to increase. We’ve seen a increase of 6.23% over the past month, a decline of 45.58% over the past year, and a decline of 48.85% over the past two years. Chart | Scrap Metal Market Trends
Greece Vote Against Austerity Measures Prices of copper and nickel dropped 4.2% and 3.3%1, respectively, following news of Greece’s vote against austerity measures and recent moves by China to prevent a stock-market collapse. The resounding “no” vote in Greece has signaled a potential exit from the euro, prompting market speculators to predict a significant slowdown
Fourth of July is almost here. And, while most of the country is celebrating a day off with bbq’s, pool parties, trips to the beach and family reunions, if you live in or close to Bristol, RI where the oldest 4th of July parade in the nation takes place, your life IS dictated by all things
The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries recently completed an exhaustive economic impact report. The report shows that overall, when measuring the direct impact, and indirect impact of the scrap recycling industry: the industry generates over $105 billion annually in the U.S. and helps support more than 471,000 jobs nationwide currently. Among this, the export of
One of our amazing employees (Jenn Brennan) was kind enough to submit a blog post that we thought would be a very beneficial and educational post. It breaks down what a VIN actually is. Like an identification card, every car carries a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). From registration and purchasing insurance to maintenance and even donating
Palladium prices dropped 15% this month, hitting a two-year low. Sources cite weak automotive demand in the U.S. and China – the automotive market accounts for 70% of annual consumption, used in catalytic converters. Mining has increased under the influence of a strong U.S. dollar, while demand has shrunk – this year’s demand is only
It’s amazing how properly recycling your vehicle at the end of its life-cycle, whether through car donation, or even deciding to junk a car can generate something so positive! Whether it’s assisting with getting some great nonprofits further funding, or efficiently recycling your vehicle, so that some brilliant individuals can utilize their visions to create something cool, and exciting!