HOME SERVICES PARTS REQUEST/INQUIRY GALLERY ABOUT US BLOG Blog National Recycling Day: Fun Recycling Facts Today is national recycling day and here at R.H. Willson, we take pride in doing our part to recycle each and every day. At the salvage yard, we recycle everything from gasoline to windshield fluid and car batteries to scrap metal. Everything that is recycled has a different purpose and protocol in order to properly recycle it. In honor of national recycling day, here are 7 recycling facts: About 98%-99% of car batteries can be recycled. In the US, The automotive recycling industry supplies around 37% of all ferrous metal to blast furnaces and smelters. Every year, 14 million tons of recycled steel is derived from junk vehicles. Every year, the automotive recycling industry saves around 85 million barrels of oil. Automobiles are the most recycled consumer product in the world today. 80% of car materials are reusable for other purposes. Car tire recycling is viable and material can be used to produce sandals and roadways. ﻿ If you have any questions on what you can and cannot recycle, please call us or stop by the salvage yard. 6 Maintenance Tips For Your Vehicle During The Winter Months The leaves are changing, the days are getting shorter and as the saying goes ‘winter is coming’. Taking care of your vehicle is a year round task. You will want to get ready for the winter here in New England in order to drive safely and to get the most out of your vehicle. As winter approaches it is important to review/check off these 6 maintenance tips to prepare your vehicle for this upcoming winter: 1. Tires As you know, we live in New England and in New England it snows! Before the winter arrives, it is important to check your tires or to replace them with snow/winter tires. If you are not replacing them, check your tires to ensure they have enough tread left in order to manage the winter road conditions. You will also want to check your tire pressure as a deflated tire is more likely to blowout on a slippery road. 2. Wipers and Windshield Care Windshield washer blades and windshield care are typically low on the priority list but in the winter these are two things you will want to check. Snow, salt and other things can build up on the windshield that will wear out your blades quicker than usual. If your wipers look dried out or are leaving streaks on your windshield, it’s time to replace them. You might even want to consider replacing them with winter wipers, they are a little heavier than regular ones and tend to fare better in the winter. Salvage Yards and Recycling: A Fruitful Relationship Salvage yards still have a skewed perception from the outside, looking in. Some people might think salvage yards are wasteful or just a place where you bring old vehicles to sit forever. These ideas have sometimes taken over the way of thinking about salvage yards but in reality, salvage yards are the epitome of recycling. Recycling is to convert waste into reusable material and at a salvage yard, that is the only job at hand. To Check or to Change: Know the Fluids in Your Vehicle As you know and as we have discussed, gas mileage can be affected by many things and many of which are in your control. Checking fluids in your vehicle is no exception. Although taking your vehicle to a mechanic is a good habit and should be done regularly, there are certain things you can do on your own. Learning how to check for these 6 fluids in your vehicle can be learned and will save you time and money. Why Vehicles Have Glove Compartments Have you ever wondered why vehicles have a glove compartment? If you already know, how come they still have them in almost every vehicle to this day? Let’s start with the invention of the glove compartment and the evolution of it over the decades. Can You Overcharge Your Car Battery and What Are the Signs? You can overcharge your car battery but it can be prevented. Learn what some of the signs of and overcharged battery look like so you can prevent it. 10 Ways To Improve Your Gas Mileage Looking to save a little money? Here are 10 simple tips to help you save money with better gas mileage can vehicle maintenance. 3 Tips to Find a Quality Vehicle at the Salvage Yard Here are 3 tips on how to find and purchase a used vehicle from a salvage yard. How Does the Summer Heat Affect Your Vehicle? It is important to maintain your vehicle year round but there are certain factors to pay extra attention to during those summer months. In this post you will find 5 factors to keep in mind during the summer heat. What to Know About Finding and Shipping Auto Parts Salvage yards are known for what they have to offer to the surrounding area and while that is incredibly important, it is also only “part” of what we do. Willson Salvage yard is proud to serve the greater Pepperell, MA area but our reach goes far beyond our physical address. We have our RH Willson trucks out everyday to local garages and businesses to deliver parts and pick up vehicles. We consistently have over 2,000 vehicles in stock giving you access to thousands of auto parts that are available every day. Find the part you are looking for at https://www.car-part.com or message us directly at https://bit.ly/2RDmzj0. If you live in the area, you are welcome to contact us or come down to the salvage yard but if you are not local to the area, we are more than happy to serve you as well. Our national shipping options can help you find what you are looking for, no matter where you live. We have discounts with shipping carriers that you can take advantage of and our one of a kind, 90-day warranty still applies to parts being shipped. So the question is, what can we ship to you? A few examples are engines, transmissions, and most mechanical parts. We do not ship fragile items because there is a low percentage of these parts that arrive at their destination in one piece. If you need help finding a specific part or are just curious if we can ship something to you, please contact us today: http://bit.ly/willson-contact-us. More Posts Contact Us 44 North St Pepperell, MA 01463 info@willsonauto.com PARTS: (978) 433-2503 REPAIR: (978) 433-2486 Opening Hours Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Sat - Sun Closed Get Social