551st3800, I was a licensed salvage dealer until the end of May of this year. I was licensed to sell used parts to the general public. The following are the requirements for a used parts salvage dealer. http://www.tdlr.state.tx.us/parts/aprlaw.htm#2309003 Metal recyclers are not in the parts selling business and do not hold used parts license to sell to the general public. They can however, sell an entire vehicle to a used parts dealer if they have not retired the title.