1) The removal of the battery for safety reasons.

2) All fluids are drained and contained appropriately. These fluids include: fuel, engine oil, transmission fluid, engine coolant, windshield washer fluid.

3) The Air Conditioning refrigerant is recovered.

4) Wheels are removed.

5) Tires are separated.

6) Hazardous materials are removed. e.g. Mercury switches.

7) Once these processes have been completed successfully, the vehicle can then be crushed and/or made ready for recycling. All waste materials from this process are handled and disposed of in accordance with any applicable legislation or Environmental requirements in that area.