If you have an old car taking up space in your yard or garage, likely, you won’t be able to find a buyer for it. Cars that aren’t safe to drive can be easily sold online to scrapyards for a reasonable amount of money. It’s never been simpler to trade in your hunk of junk for a couple of thousand bucks. We’re here to teach you everything you need to know about junkyards and how to make money off your beat down car.
Modern Auto Junkyards
Junkyards are designed to decrease the waste caused by old or non-functioning cars. Junkyards will take your old car off your hands and remove all usable parts. The number of useable parts of your car greatly impacts the amount of money you will get when selling it. The usable parts of your car are later resold for a very cheap price to car companies, mechanics or other car owners. According to AutoMoBlog, any car can be sold to a junkyard. [1] every car is disassembled to find all the parts that can be salvaged.
Get Cash for Your Clunker
Old or damaged cars rarely find a buyer. However, there is hope for cashing in on your old car. Every useable part of your car is worth some amount of money at the junkyard. You should research the value of car parts online before you take your car to the junkyard. This way you will ensure that you are not scammed by junkyard employees who appraise your car. If your old car is a popular model on the market, used parts will likely be in demand. The most important factors that influence junkyard value are: [2]
- Year
- Manufacturer
- Model
- Condition of the car
- Functionality
- Demand for used parts on the market
Popular car models like Toyota Corolla or Honda Civic can fetch a pretty penny at the junkyard. However, if your car is not popular on the market you may struggle to sell the parts to a junkyard.
Selling Your Car to a Junkyard Online
If you have decided to move that hunk of junk from your yard or garage, the first thing you should do is go online and do research. It’s very important to know the value of used car parts on the market. Many helpful apps can calculate the value of your damaged car. Also, be sure to compare junkyards before making your decision. Prices may vary from one junkyard to the next.
Once you have decided on where you want to sell your car, reach out to the junkyard online or by phone. Most junkyards will offer you a free estimate of your car. If you are not happy with the offer, you can always go to websites like eBay or Craigslist to sell individual parts from your car. However, it’s much easier to find a junkyard and sell your whole car. Most junkyards will arrange transportation for your broken down car, so you won’t have to worry about leaving your home.
1. https://www.automoblog.net/2014/11/25/auto-salvage-guide/