When your vehicle is totaled after an accident or is simply no longer worth the maintenance, scrapping it is often the best solution. But before you bring it in or call for a pick-up, the team at Phipps Auto Parts in Goshen, Ohio, recommends taking a few steps first. After that, your car is ready to be towed to a scrap car recycling yard.

What to Do Before Sending Your Vehicle for Scrap Car Recycling

1. Clean It Out

First, clean out all your personal belongings. Remove everything from your trunk, glove compartment, and back seat. Check in every crevice and under every mat or seat. This will ensure you get everything out of the car that’s yours, since after your vehicle gets towed away, it will be too late. 

2. Remove Any Valuable Parts

Let your old vehicle help you buy a new one by removing any valuable parts so you can sell them. These include your alternator, entertainment system, starter motors, battery, and tires. If you’re unsure how to remove these components or how to decide what’s valuable, get assistance from a professional. Often, a junk yard will offer to buy these items, saving you the trouble of having to remove and sell them yourself.  

3. Take Off the License Plates

You’re required to bring your license plates to the DMV to cancel your car’s title. For them, it’s proof you are no longer driving the vehicle. You can only get the necessary paperwork by turning in the physical plates. Otherwise, you might get stuck having to keep paying for auto insurance on that particular vehicle.

After you’ve completed these simple tasks, contact a licensed scrap car recycling center. As a reliable member of the Goshen community, Phipps Auto Parts has been providing their services to the area since 1980. If your car isn’t running, they’ll tow it away without issue and can offer you money for any of your vehicle’s usable parts. Call them now at (513) 722-2034, or visit their website for more information.