by Ace Breakers | Nov 30, 2021 | All Things Metal, Motoring Advice, Tips and Hints
As many people now realise, the catalytic converters on their cars are a precious commodity, meaning that they’re a lucrative target for thieves. The main reason being that the catalytic converter contains a range of precious metals including rhodium, platinum...
by Ace Breakers | Nov 5, 2021 | All Things Metal
Scrap cars are synonymous with banger racing. In other words, rather than crushing an old, defunct car, stock car enthusiasts will often buy and resurrect the more robust ones by turning them into banger racing legends. And, Arena Essex Raceway over in Purfleet, Essex...
by Ace Breakers | Sep 30, 2021 | All Things Metal
In case you’re wondering, and, despite the lead image above being a collection of scrap cars, it’s nothing to do with the Ace Car Breakers scrap yard. This is “Cadillac Ranch”, an art installation located in Amarillo, Texas, USA. It’s...
by Ace Breakers | Aug 17, 2021 | All Things Metal
Saving money is a top priority for many motorists – after all, the cost of driving has gone up considerably over the last few years. One way that you can slash the expense of running your car is to know how to prolong the lifespan of your tyres. Brand new tyres can be...
by Ace Breakers | Jul 22, 2021 | All Things Metal
Over the past few years there’s been an ongoing debate as to whether electric cars and hybrids are cleaner and greener than their petrol/diesel counterparts. Obviously, fuel economy still plays a large part and it seems that the science still isn’t...
by Ace Breakers | Jun 29, 2021 | All Things Metal, Motoring Advice, Tips and Hints
As the price of precious metals (and metal in general) continues to rise, there’s been another recent surge in catalytic converter thefts in the UK. According to car insurance company Admiral, it equates to a rise of 44% in claims for catalytic converter...
