.... Then because there are not enough parts at the junk yards/recycling centers, they will have to RE-manfacture NEW parts which ALSO require ENERGY and EMMISSIONS to make. ......
Actually....scrap/salvage yards are buying these "clunkers" and parting them out.
At least that is what a salvage yard guy told me.
He said they have bought a TON of cars. Each time I talk to him, its another 60, etc.