Do you have a junk car rusting on your property? You could turn that eyesore into cash by selling it to a scrap yard. While the vehicle may not be worth much to you, metal recycling professionals are often willing to pay a good price for such cars due to the value of their individual components or materials. Before selling your vehicle, however, there are certain tips you should keep in mind:

Scrapping a Junk Car: Do’s & Don’ts

Do…

• Get the Title: Even if it’s merely a junk car, a scrap yard can’t legally accept a vehicle from someone who can’t prove ownership. Make sure you have the title before starting the process.
• Conduct Research: When seeking a crew to take your vehicle off your hands, do some research to ensure you’re working with reliable, trustworthy people. Seek out a company that’s been in business for several years and has a positive local reputation.
• Know the Vehicle History: The people buying your car may want to know about the mileage, accident history, etc. These factors will play a major role in determining the price. Familiarize yourself as much as possible with the vehicle history, so you’re prepared to answer their questions.

Don’t…

• Give It Away: Some companies will tell you a car is worthless, offering to haul it away for free as if they were doing you a favor. Don’t trust them. The odds are good your car is worth something. They wouldn’t want to take it if it wasn’t.
• Strip It Yourself: Don’t attempt to strip the car and sell the used parts on your own. You may cause additional damage, reducing the amount of money you could have made.
• Haul It Yourself: Rely on the crew at the junk yard to move your vehicle off your property. If you attempt to tow it on your own, it’s easy to cause further damage.

Since 2000, the team at T&S Automotive, in Thomasville, NC, has been helping people throughout the area get rid of their unwanted vehicles. Contact them online to learn more about what they do, or call (336) 882-7989.