Most people think that it is gone forever once they junk their car.
However, that is not always the case. Depending on the vehicle's value and the market for scrap metal, your car may be recycled and used to create new products.
The recycling process begins by removing all the fluids from the car, including the engine oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid, and antifreeze. Next, the gas tank is removed, and the car is drained of any remaining gasoline. The tires are also taken off and either reused or recycled.
After the fluids and gas have been removed, the car is then crushed so that it can be more easily transported to a recycling facility. The car is shredded at the recycling facility, and the metal is separated from the plastic and other materials.
The metal is then melted down and formed into new products, such as steel beams for construction or new cars. The plastic and other materials are also recycled and used to create new products.