If you’re getting rid of an older or high-mileage vehicle, you may be wondering whether to sell it for parts or list the whole car for sale. The option that will yield the greatest financial return will depend on the car’s condition. Here’s how to decide what to do with your used car. 

When to Sell the Whole Car

Selling a car, either to a private buyer or a dealership, makes sense when the vehicle is still in fairly good condition. If it can be driven and needs few to no repairs, there’s a chance someone else will use it for a spare vehicle or as a budget ride while they save up for something else. However, this will require you to find an interested buyer, and in many cases, they’ll attempt to negotiate a lower price. 

When to Sell It for Parts

In some cases, the value of the individual parts of your used car may actually surpass that of the entire vehicle. Parting a vehicle out on your own can be tedious, hazardous, and time-consuming, but many salvage yards will take care of the process for you. They’ll offer you a competitive price for the whole vehicle and part it out themselves, using the right equipment and processes.

It makes sense to sell your used car to a salvage yard when you don’t want to be bothered with the process of finding a buyer. Selling for parts is also the easiest and most economical option if the vehicle needs repairs before it can be sold. Also, if you can’t drive the vehicle, but it still runs, a salvage yard can tow it away for you. 

When used car owners in Barkhamsted, CT, want to make quick cash for their vehicles, they turn to Stewart’s Used Auto Parts. This salvage yard accepts full vehicles and offers convenient towing services plus competitive purchasing prices. Find out more about selling your unwanted car on their website or by calling (860) 379-7541.