Having a functioning vehicle is vital to your daily routine and work commute. However, if the car is significantly old and stops functioning, it may be better to sell it to a scrapyard than to try and trade it in toward a new vehicle. If you’re wondering what issues make a car become a candidate for scrap metal recycling, below is more information.

What Qualifies a Car As Junk?

The most frequent reason to drop a vehicle off at a scrapyard is age. When a vehicle is old and has significant mechanical problems that prevent it from operating correctly, it’s probably time to recycle it. Non-operational vehicles and cars with excessive damage from collisions are also candidates for recycling.

Also, if you own a vintage car, but do not have the necessary paperwork to register it or receive insurance, you may want to recoup some of the investment by taking it to a scrapyard. In addition, vehicles that have sustained significant damage due to a natural disaster—such as flooding—may be deemed salvage by insurance companies. In this situation, fixing machinery is usually more expensive than the total value of the car. 

What Are the Benefits of Taking a Junk Car to a Scrapyard?

When you have a junk car, it is likely taking up premium real estate in your garage or on the street. By taking your vehicle to a junkyard, you can remove this eyesore that’s taking up space, immediately improving the curb appeal of your property.

Also, selling a junk car to a scrapyard is a quick and convenient option that eliminates the process of transferring registration and title to another owner. Instead, selling it is simple and you’ll get immediate cash for your vehicle’s usable parts and materials. Beyond getting money, you’ll be recycling the components in an environmentally-friendly manner. 

If you have a junk car, old appliance, or other scrap metal, contact Miamitown Auto Parts & Recycling in Cleves, OH. Conveniently located in the middle of the Tri-State area, individuals across Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky have been receiving competitive prices for scrap metal recycling for over five decades. Call (513) 353-1111 to schedule a pickup for your junk car. Visit them online for more information about their services.