The action or business of dismantling disused motor vehicles, usually in order to reclaim and resell the parts and scrap metal; frequently attributive.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Los Angeles Sunday Times.
Definition of auto wrecking in US English:
auto wrecking
noun
The action or business of dismantling disused motor vehicles, usually in order to reclaim and resell the parts and scrap metal; frequently attributive.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Los Angeles Sunday Times.