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    scrapping a car I have

    I have a car that I recently took off the road and need to make atleast $600 from it. Some parts like the tires I can make money off. Not sure how else I can maximise profit from it.
    The nearest yard only pay $90/t so it would barely be worth $200.

    Bare in mind I live in nz

    Current prices are

    $1.60/kg alluminium
    $0.11/kg steel
    $1.50-$3/kg for looms and wiring
    $1.20/kg lead
    $800/t batteries
    $4.00/kg radiators

    The car is a 1992 Mitsubishi libero wagon

    Any help would be great.



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    Dont forget the obvious. Catalytic converter.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sirex View Post
    Dont forget the obvious. Catalytic converter.
    What's that? What's it got in it?

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    it's on the exhaust near the front you'll see it if you look under the car it kind of sticks out, there is precious metals in there like platinum and a bunch on other stuff that I don't know what they are

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    scrapping a car I have

    cheers. I done a search and can't really find anyone that buys them here. only everywhere else lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by captainrandom View Post
    cheers. I done a search and can't really find anyone that buys them here. only everywhere else lol
    Google is your friend...

    Sell Scrap Catalytic Converters in Australia and New Zealand - Catalytic Converter Buyer

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    Pull:
    Catalytuic Converter
    Battery
    Aluminum Rims if it has them
    Starter
    Alternator
    A/C Pump
    All Wiring (Harness, Battery Cables)
    Window and/or Body Trim if it is Aluminum

    Depends on the car- what is the curb weight of it? Heavier the vehicle.. better chance you can make $600 off of it with some work.
    I'm so into scrapping.. When my Steel Toe Boots Wear out, I cut the Steel out of them and recycle the Toe!


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