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Most people come to the junkyard looking for high quality car parts, they ask for part locations and if there are ways for someone to help them pull the parts out, while those questions are easy to answer, there are some that require more digging and sometimes advice from an attorney if a sale is in process.
These are some of the questions people have when selling or donating a vehicle
How much would a junkyard pay for a car?
Back in the good ol’days it was easy to sell your car for at least $500 and up to a couple thousand dollars, that has changed due to the prices in scrap metals, nowadays a scrap yard will buy junk cars for an average of $300.
Why is that? Scrap metal prices went down after China reduced the amount of scrap metal it was importing, China's growing economy started to gradually slow down and the demand for steel was reduced. That doesn't mean China stops importing steel, now China produces both finished and semi-finished steel and it relies less on other countries to supply it's needs.
During 2019 scrap metal price plummeted every few months, according to The RMDAS Ferrous Scrap Price Index prices during 2019 dropped constantly during the year.
– January 2019: Scrap prices drop up to $40 per ton
– May 2019: Mill buying prices drop $30 per ton
– June 2019: Scrap prices fall up to $32 per ton
– September 2019: Scrap prices fall up to $42 per ton
– October 2019: Scrap prices drop up to $44 per ton
This trend continued to the very end of the year, an example is when scrap metal prices went from $367 per ton in December of 2018 to only $220 per ton in November of 2019.
The low cost per ton of scrap metal is the number one reason why junkyards don't pay as much for a junk car today.
Why is that? Scrap metal prices went down after China reduced the amount of scrap metal it was importing, China's growing economy started to gradually slow down and the demand for steel was reduced. That doesn't mean China stops importing steel, now China produces both finished and semi-finished steel and it relies less on other countries to supply it's needs.
During 2019 scrap metal price plummeted every few months, according to The RMDAS Ferrous Scrap Price Index prices during 2019 dropped constantly during the year.
– January 2019: Scrap prices drop up to $40 per ton
– May 2019: Mill buying prices drop $30 per ton
– June 2019: Scrap prices fall up to $32 per ton
– September 2019: Scrap prices fall up to $42 per ton
– October 2019: Scrap prices drop up to $44 per ton
This trend continued to the very end of the year, an example is when scrap metal prices went from $367 per ton in December of 2018 to only $220 per ton in November of 2019.
The low cost per ton of scrap metal is the number one reason why junkyards don't pay as much for a junk car today.
What documents do I need to scrap my car?
The documents needed to lawfully scrap a junk car are:
– The vehicle registration documents
The registration or V5C is the most important document you need when selling your car, whether you are planning on scrapping the car by selling it to an auto salvage yard or anyone else for that matter.
This document proves that you are the owner of the auto truck for sale and prevents unauthorized sales.
– An up to date photo ID and proof of address
Some auto recyclers will offer cash for junk cars to anyone, but in order to protect themselves, you need to provide them with a photo ID or passport and an up to date home utility bill have records of the seller.
– The vehicle registration documents
The registration or V5C is the most important document you need when selling your car, whether you are planning on scrapping the car by selling it to an auto salvage yard or anyone else for that matter.
This document proves that you are the owner of the auto truck for sale and prevents unauthorized sales.
– An up to date photo ID and proof of address
Some auto recyclers will offer cash for junk cars to anyone, but in order to protect themselves, you need to provide them with a photo ID or passport and an up to date home utility bill have records of the seller.
Will an auto parts junkyard take my car without title?
Most junkyards will not buy a car truck without a title, but the few that will buy a car or truck without a title will require more documentation from you to protect themselves.
There are ways to get a junk car title by visiting your local DMV offices and requesting one from them. They will ask you for your current driver license and your registration. If you are going on someone else's behalf, make sure you bring a notarized power of attorney letter.
When you sell the junk car with a replacement title or just the registration, you need to bring other proof of residency along with it, make sure your driver license and one utility bill have matching address.
There are ways to get a junk car title by visiting your local DMV offices and requesting one from them. They will ask you for your current driver license and your registration. If you are going on someone else's behalf, make sure you bring a notarized power of attorney letter.
When you sell the junk car with a replacement title or just the registration, you need to bring other proof of residency along with it, make sure your driver license and one utility bill have matching address.
What can I do with a car without a title?
Assuming you have a registration and that you are the sole owner of the vehicle, you can visit your local DMV office and fill up an Application for duplicate title form, this form includes information about mileage and also a section to transfer ownership if you are selling the vehicle.
How can I get rid of my old car for money?
Simple, you can contact a local dealership and ask them how much they will pay you for the vehicle, let them know if the vehicle runs or not, if it's missing anything, is it crashed or does it have any dents, they want to know all the details about the vehicle.
Or, you can call a local junk yard, tell them the make, model and the condition of the junk car, then they will tell you an over the phone quote with the price they are willing to pay for it.
Many junk yards offer free pick up on vehicles they are buying, ask them if they will pick it up for free, this differs when it comes to dealerships, they want you to drive the vehicle to them or to be towed to them.
When a car dealer buys a junk car or takes one in a trade, they will then turn around and sell that same car to a junkyard, it is best if you call the junkyard first to find out how much they pay before you commit on a trader with the dealership.
Or, you can call a local junk yard, tell them the make, model and the condition of the junk car, then they will tell you an over the phone quote with the price they are willing to pay for it.
Many junk yards offer free pick up on vehicles they are buying, ask them if they will pick it up for free, this differs when it comes to dealerships, they want you to drive the vehicle to them or to be towed to them.
When a car dealer buys a junk car or takes one in a trade, they will then turn around and sell that same car to a junkyard, it is best if you call the junkyard first to find out how much they pay before you commit on a trader with the dealership.
When should I junk my car?
If your vehicle doesn't run and its rusting away, then you should junk it, it's best to get some money than to have a bucket of rust polluting the environment.
If the cost of repair outweighs the value of the car, some car repairs could cost you hundreds if not thousands of dollars to get done, but the KBB value says your car is only worth a few hundred dollars.
If the cost of repair outweighs the value of the car, some car repairs could cost you hundreds if not thousands of dollars to get done, but the KBB value says your car is only worth a few hundred dollars.
How much are old car batteries worth?
Old car batteries, battery backups and other equipment batteries have a dollar value even if they are working or not. Based on their lead content and size you are expected to make between $5-$8 per scrap car battery and between $10-$12 for heavy trucks batteries. The value of lead changes daily, you can check daily prices of lead here.
How do I get rid of my old car?
You can go at it four different ways
1 – You can sell it or donate it to a cause or charity, you could claim up to $500 in tax credit or deductions.
2- Selling it to a collector or someone else who is actively looking for parts from the same make and model as your old car.
3- Selling it to a junkyard will be your number two choice, a junkyard will be upfront and will tell you how much your junk car is worth, you can make up to $500 depending on make/model and the scrap weight of your vehicle.
4- Sell it to an auto dealership, they will probably not give you much and you will need to drive or tow the vehicle to them.
1 – You can sell it or donate it to a cause or charity, you could claim up to $500 in tax credit or deductions.
2- Selling it to a collector or someone else who is actively looking for parts from the same make and model as your old car.
3- Selling it to a junkyard will be your number two choice, a junkyard will be upfront and will tell you how much your junk car is worth, you can make up to $500 depending on make/model and the scrap weight of your vehicle.
4- Sell it to an auto dealership, they will probably not give you much and you will need to drive or tow the vehicle to them.
How do I sell a broken car?
Selling a broken down vehicle is as simple as selling a good one that is running, you need to make sure you have your documentation, a photo ID or passport, you will need to have the title of the vehicle and a bill of sale with both your name (assuming you are the owner of the vehicle, if not then the owner's name and a copy of the power of attorney allowing you to sell the vehicle).
When you sell a vehicle, make sure you also get copies of the new owner's photo ID and that both you sign off the title and the bill of sale.
Make sure there are no liens against the vehicle or unpaid traffic tickets.
When you sell a vehicle, make sure you also get copies of the new owner's photo ID and that both you sign off the title and the bill of sale.
Make sure there are no liens against the vehicle or unpaid traffic tickets.
How much will a junkyard pay for a running car?
A junkyard will pay up to $2000 for a newer model vehicle, but let's be honest here, almost nobody will sell a running and in great condition vehicle to a junkyard.
You can get between $250 to $500 for any junk car in any condition, trucks and SUVs pay most because of their weight.
You can get between $250 to $500 for any junk car in any condition, trucks and SUVs pay most because of their weight.
How much money do you get for donating a car?
Under very specific conditions, you can only claim the fair market value of your vehicle. You will get a tax break or deduction of up to $500, but if the charity sells your vehicle for more than $500, then the sale price will be the amount you could claim in your taxes up to $5000.
What are the best organizations to donate a car to?
The Red Cross
One Car, One Difference
Charity Motors
Car Donation Wizard
The Arc Vehicle Donation
AllState Car Donations
Riteway Charity Services
V-DAC (Vehicle Donations to Any Charity)
One Car, One Difference
Charity Motors
Car Donation Wizard
The Arc Vehicle Donation
AllState Car Donations
Riteway Charity Services
V-DAC (Vehicle Donations to Any Charity)
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