The business of "buying junk cars" (popularized by various 1-800 numbers) is more than just a towing service—it is the front end of a massive, multi-billion dollar recycling and salvage ecosystem. The "Lifecycle" of a Junk Car
: He had to lobby the Idaho Transportation Department for the actual "1-800-GOT-JUNK" phone number, as they originally owned it. Quick Facts for Sellers
If you are looking to use these services, keep these standard industry practices in mind:
: Scudamore got the idea while in a McDonald’s drive-thru after seeing a beat-up junk truck and thinking, "I can do better than that".
: First, all hazardous fluids (oil, coolant, fuel) are drained to prevent environmental contamination.