Salvage-yards (wholesale) are businesses that specialize in the purchase and resale of used or salvaged materials, typically from vehicles or machinery. These materials may include engines, transmissions, body parts, and other components that can be reused or recycled. Salvage-yards (wholesale) may also purchase scrap metal and other materials for resale to recycling facilities or other buyers. The primary focus of these businesses is to recover value from materials that might otherwise be discarded, and to provide a cost-effective source of replacement parts for repair shops and other customers.