Clunkers - Supersized
Posted by Karen Thomas on Fri, Jul 31, 2009 @ 12:20 AM
Got a clunker? If it's a passenger vehicle, you're in luck. The government has a rebate program for those old yard dwellers, hand me downs, and leases that were returned to dealerships only never to be driven again. There's even a site - Cars.gov - that helps consumers buy or lease a more environmentally-friendly vehicle from a participating dealer when they trade in a less fuel-efficient car or truck.
The cost? One billion. The plan - that those with "clunkers" can receive $3,500 or $4,500 discount from the car dealer when they trade in their old vehicle and purchase or lease a new one.
While there's some government dollars backing the "clunker for environment" trade in, what about salvaged, un-drivable big rigs? Most semi trucks will last for 1,000,000 miles and 1,500,000 miles, more if maintained properly.
If you need to salvage a truck, or fleet of 1,000, there are salvage yards throughout the country that can preserve, so to speak, the life of the out of commission big rig. For example, A & A Truck Parts Salvage is a truck parts salvage yard that specialized in a full line of used and rebuilt truck components that includes light truck parts, medium truck parts and heavy duty truck parts. A quick Google search will reveal several local yards that do the same.
Need parts to extend the life of your big rig(s)? You can find specialized parts and accessories at truck salvage yards as well - chrome parts and tarp tie downs. Companies even have their entire inventory online to view before making a purchasing decision at the yard.