The sale of reusable salvage from old cars is only a small piece of the auto recycling pie. Once cars are crushed, they're shipped off to a recycling center where they are shredded and separated into small pieces, which are then sorted into various metals.

 Step 1: Keep an eye on listings in local papers Often police auctions will advertise upcoming dates along with a listing of items and vehicles for sale. Step 2: Look online. Step 3: Discover the terms of the sale. Step 4: Examine auction listings.