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salvage yard

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A salvage yard is a place where broken or old cars are taken to be taken apart for parts. If a car is too damaged to drive, it might end up in a salvage yard.

Technical Definition

A salvage yard is a place where damaged or abandoned vehicles are taken to be dismantled for parts or scrap metal. Cars that are no longer roadworthy are often sent here.

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