It sounds like the proceeding comment might be thinking of something akin to the "Cash For Clunkers" program where the cars' engines were destroyed with sodium

It sounds like the proceeding comment might be thinking of something akin to the "Cash For Clunkers" program where the cars' engines were destroyed with sodium silicate in the crankcase. I found this idea an egregious waste as someone who maintains vehicles, often with serviceable used parts. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_Allowance_Rebate_System https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Car_Allowance_Rebate_System