Selling Your Used Car For Cash

The first order of business is to get the plastic casing off. In many instances this means taking out 4 screws and then just taking it off. However, some units have just 2 screws and then tabs. Nonetheless, it is not difficult to get the casing off. The plastic should be set aside and then sold to a polymer company. ABS, the plastic used to make the cases, sells for roughly.10 per pound and can go much higher if you have a lot of it.



If you are going to salvage auto auctions for parts only, make sure all the parts are in working condition. Also, check for parts you are not interested in for the possibility of selling off parts. Sometimes people who are interested in the same car will offer money for parts that you don't need from the vehicle. This is a great way to make back some of your investment on the salvaged car.

Your forth option is to donate your car to charity. Instead of cash, you will get a very nice tax deduction. Most charities will accept a vehicle that does not run or has major problems. They will also pickup your car donation for free. The charity will sell your car for the most money possible, whether that is to a used car dealer or a used auto parts store near me. Since charities can provide both places a higher volume of vehicles, they receive a higher price for a car than a private person can. That money is used by the charity to support with their cause.

Search for local auto salvage yards. The Internet is a great place to find junk yards in your area. Enter "auto salvage yards" followed by the name of your city or town and check the results. If you're using Google, you'll also see a map returned that will pinpoint the exact locations of nearby yards. Pick up the phone and call each yard and explain what you own and what is wrong with your car. You may be asked about recent repairs and stand out features such as a customized grille, newer wheels and what type of audio system is present.

Internet: You may even search for replacement parts on the Internet. Many web sites offer old and new auto parts. You may browse through a variety of auto parts to find the right replacement part. You need to be cautious, while placing bulk order for auto parts, since you are not aware of the dealer's market status. Chances are the online dealer may deceive you. Also, check whether the parts serve you a warranty or not.

Why is the availability and prices better online? The biggest reason is store competition. There are thousands of different stores online that give you the ability of buying auto parts online. All of the stores that you would locally buy parts from have give you the ability of buying auto parts online. They offer all the parts that you would find in the brick and mortar store plus everything that the organization would offer. Then there are the internet auto parts warehouses where they offer many brands and carry almost anything that you could bolt onto your car. Then there are specialty stores that offer parts for specific reasons or specific cars that that are a little harder to get or more uncommon.

Speaking of that, there are many more benefits to speak of when it comes to scrapping a car. The fact that you're making your home look better for not only you, but your neighbors as well is a huge plus. Equally as important, that metal will be recycled and used for something else.