A junk car is a vehicle that's no longer in working condition resulting from age, wear and tear, or an accident. Usually, the price of repairs is higher than the market value of the automobile, so the best recourse is to recycle it.

How Can You Tell If You Have a Junk Car?

According to the scrap metal professionals at T&S Automotive in Thomasville, NC, there a few ways to determine if your vehicle qualifies as a junk car. The most obvious sign is that the car doesn't run anymore. Another example is a functional automobile that is no longer reliable. For instance, if every time you attempt to drive it, it doesn't get more than five miles from home without failing, then you likely have a junk car.

All cars need repairs at some point, but mounting bills that far exceed the worth of the vehicle are also a sign that the automobile is no longer worth your time and money. You can determine this by calculating the total cost of repairs over the last year and compare it to the average market value of your car. If the former is more than double the latter, then you may have a junk car on your hands.

What Can You Do With a Junk Car?

As a junk car owner, one of your options is to sell the vehicle for scrap metal. A scrap yard will recycle the metal and salvage any functioning parts so the car won't go to waste or end up in a landfill.

Recycling your vehicle is just as good for you as it is for the environment; you'll walk away from the deal with cash in hand. Research the current scrap metal prices to get an estimate of how much your junk car is worth. 

If you think your vehicle qualifies as a junk car, T&S Automotive will help you get rid of it and financially benefit in the process. The Thomasville scrap yard buys used, unwanted vehicles at competitive prices. Contact the team today to learn how they can help you recycle your car by calling (336) 882-7989 or by visiting them online.