We all know when a car is nearing the end of its life. It’s never pretty, but it’s a fact of life: as well as cars can be made, they are not immortal. If the car is really near the end of its useable life, it will be difficult to sell to someone else, and you could be liable if something goes wrong. Rather than let that old clunker waste away in your garage, it can be put to use and pad your pockets. Also, scrapping the car is a form of recycling: your car’s parts will be used to create new cars. While scrapping your car can be a confusing process, take a quick look at our guide below to get some quick tips to make the process easier, and hopefully more profitable.
Remove Your Personal Belongings
Before you get rid of your car, make sure everything you own is out of it. Make sure to check the glove compartment, center console, door pockets, the trunk, your CD player, between the seats, and any hidden cargo areas.
Scrap the Most Valuable Parts
Now you are ready to scrap your car. One of the most valuable parts of your car is its GPS System, so remove that before selling the car to get some extra money by selling it separately.
Your exhaust system is another valuable part of your car. A replacement exhaust system can be worth $500-$1,000, so if yours is in good repair, remove it and sell it separately. They are always in high demand.
The catalytic converter in your car is another source of value. Every car built after 1975 has one in them, they reduce the toxic gases and emissions that come out of your car. Since every car needs one, they are in high demand.
If you have an upgraded audio system in your car, that will be worth some money as well. As a matter of fact, any parts of your car that have been upgraded since you bought the car will have extra value, so remember to remove those from the car’s frame.
Bumpers are also valuable, as the newer ones contain a mixture of fiberglass, steel, aluminum, and plastic to help protect the passengers. Depending on the make an model of your car, it could be worth a few hundred dollars.
Note that this is not an exhaustive list of all the valuable parts of your car, just some examples. You’ll need to be careful as you remove all these parts, and if you want the best prices, you’ll want to sell each of them individually. For any trash or debris that you need to get rid of, contact Lakeland Dumpster Rental for their premium roll off dumpster rentals.
Junk Your Car
When deciding which junkyard to use, it’s a smart idea to call around for a few different quotes. Describe your car to them and the parts you are looking to sell. The more metal in your car, the more valuable it is, so an SUV is more valuable than a sedan, for example. We hope this short guide on scrapping your car has been helpful.
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