“(My son) Richard got this 2001 Camry upon graduation from law school 2 years ago. Then he was involved in an accident. Fortunately, no one was hurt, but as he was driving home on the highway after the accident, his car hood flew off – literally!!!! Fortunately, it propelled off to the side of the road. The repair
From: Platinum Slammed by Supplies, Dollar (WSJ) By Tatyana Shumsky A strong dollar is pressing down on platinum. The precious metal, whose uses range from car-exhaust filters to jewelry, tumbled to a six-year low on Monday, weighed down by a surge in supplies that stems in part from the South African currency’s sharp depreciation against the U.S.
Saving people from harm…restoring well being and health…providing life-saving services…bringing people back to life… Yes, it served its community well. And, at the end of its life, this ambulance continued to serve its community. Donated in Colorado through the CARS FOR HOMES program, proceeds from the sale of this emergency vehicle helped build a house where a Habitat
Everyone’s heard of Harley-Davidson and everyone’s heard of the American Cancer Society (ACS). Now, we’re hearing them in the same sentence thanks to a generous California resident who donated a 2003 Police Officer Special to the American Cancer Society. The coming together is a very unique rescue mission for this police motorcycle whose proceeds will now help
We recently received this gorgeous 1937 Dodge Sedan L6 as a donation to benefit Habitat for Humanity, Silicon Valley. Dodge Wind Stream Design She’s a beautiful car born in a tumultuous time in history. Her round body and curved edges seems to contradict the sharp, jarring events of the 1930’s…the great depression, overseas conflicts, events
Across the country, automotive experts are watching the price of some used vehicles drop. Smaller cars – subcompacts and entry-level sports cars – are seeing a 2.5% reduction in price on top of previous low prices.1 In the past, consumers have been reluctant to donate a car or truck to charities like The American Cancer
When I was little, my dad used to take me to the “junkyard” to find parts for the 1967 Thunderbird he was restoring. I remember kicking up dust as we strolled through the yard looking inside every car for just the right door handle, lock knob, or another distinctive piece to satisfy his quest. I
The March of Dimes received a bit of Florida sunshine this month with the donation of a beautiful, yellow 1980 Triumph Spitfire 1500 Coupe. Proceeds from the sale of this little gem will help fund research, community services, education and advocacy to save babies lives from premature birth and birth defects. Triumph 1500 The Triumph
From: U.S. Is Awash in Glut of Scrap Materials (WSJ) By James R. Hagerty American companies have complained for the past year that the headwinds of a strong dollar and a slowing Chinese economy are hurting their earnings. For sellers of scrap metal, used cardboard boxes, and other waste, those headwinds are more like a hurricane.
Updated through the second quarter of 2015 Scrap metal market watch graph from first quarter 2011 to second quarter 2015. Over last quarter, scrap metal prices for crushed auto bodies declined 22.57%. Over Q2 2014, scrap metal prices for crushed auto bodies declined 47.31%. Over Q2 2013, scrap metal prices for crushed auto bodies declined 54.42%. Over Q2