How To Junk A Car And Earn Some Cash

By Martha Harris


When one travels the highways and byways or cruise through certain parts of the cities one cannot help but notice the many wrecked vehicles abandoned haphazardly everywhere. Many people do not realize that even if the abandon a vehicle, they still own it and subsequently they are still responsible for it. Abandoned cars can pose a health risk and they are extremely unsightly. When a vehicle is no longer wanted, it is important to follow the correct procedures to junk a car.

In order to get rid of an unwanted vehicle legally it is necessary to have the title deed at hand. This is the case even when the vehicle is completely wrecked. If the title deed is not available, applications should be made to obtain a copy from the relevant authorities. Even wrecks should never be sold without transferring the ownership because the registered owner will be kept liable.

One of the easiest ways in which to get rid of such cars is to sell them to junkyards. As long as the paperwork is in order, this can be done quickly. The drawback is that junkyards will never offer much for unwanted cars, even if they are still running. It may be a good idea to approach several potential buyers before making a final deal.

More money can be made by selling the parts and accessories of an unwanted vehicle piece by piece. Even total write offs have parts that still work and accessories that may be valuable. This will take longer and it may require some mechanical skill, but it will definitely earn much more cash than simply selling the whole vehicle.

Junkyards often make huge profits by repairing cars that they have bought for next to nothing and selling them. By making such repairs before selling an unwanted vehicle oneself it is possible to earn much more cash. It is not always necessary to spend a lot of money to get a vehicle back into good running condition. A good profit is almost always worth a small investment.

Another idea worth considering is to advertise to people that either enjoys building up scrap cars before selling them for a profit or private individuals that cannot afford to buy a car in any other way. These potential buyers are willing to spend time in restoring cars to a condition where they are fully roadworthy once more. If the unwanted car is very old, it may even be of interest to those collecting classic vehicles.

In some cases the owners of unwanted cars are not really interested in cash. They just want to get rid of it. There are interesting solutions. These cars can be turned into safe playground toys. Artists have used them very creatively. They can even be used to create safe havens for fish in certain areas. Schools teaching mechanics may also be grateful for a donation.

Unwanted vehicles should never be abandoned. They litter the scenery and besides, it is not legal to do so. Responsible citizens will take the trouble necessary to legally get rid of such cars and it is even possible to earn a little cash in the process.




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  1. No one can deny that fact junk cars are quick cash they can be sold into parts or deal in whole but you have to look for right buyer this article is really helping out keep it up.

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