Scrap metal yards can offer a great opportunity for getting rid of your old junk car. This is because not only will these scrap yards be willing to take your old junk car off your hands, but they will actually be willing to pay you cash for it. However, before you start calling around to find a buyer for your junk car, there are a few facts that you should know.
Fact #1: Offers May Vary From One Scrapyard To The Next
Selling an old junk car is a bit different than selling other types of scrap metal. When selling scrap metal, you will typically get the same rate per pound regardless of what scrapyard you visit. This is not always the case when selling a junk car. This is because not all scrapyards dispose of junk cars in the same way. Some scrapyards will immediately crush your car and sell the metal for scrap. Others will sell off as many parts as possible from your vehicle before eventually crushing the vehicle. These differences can result in some scrapyards being willing to pay more for certain vehicles. For this reason, it is always best to contact a few different scrapyards before accepting an offer for your junk car.
Fact #2: Having Accurate Information Is Vital To Getting An Offer
When contacting different scrap metal yards about your junk car, it is extremely important that you have accurate information with which to answer their questions. This information will include things such as:
- the make and model of the vehicle
- what parts have been removed from the vehicle
- do any aftermarket parts remain on the vehicle
- do you have a valid title for the vehicle
- does the vehicle have aluminum alloy wheels
Providing this information will ensure that you get an accurate offer for the purchase of your junk car. This information can also help you to potentially get a larger offer if your vehicle has specific parts that increase its value.
Fact #3: Most Scrap Yards Will Come To You
One problem that many people worry about when discussing the idea of selling their junk car is the ability to get this vehicle to a scrap metal yard. Since these vehicles often do not run, simply driving the car down there is not typically an option. If you are worried about your ability to transport your junk car, you should know that most scrap metal yards are willing to send a tow truck at no charge to you to pick up your vehicle as long as you are selling your vehicle to this scrapyard.
For more information, contact a scrap metal service such as TNT Auto Salvage today.
