Auto wreckers, also known as auto wrecking companies or salvage yards, are business ventures that offer people cash for their junk cars. They can be found in almost all neighbourhoods, and they offer people an opportunity to dispose their old and wrecked cars.
Do you have a car so old that it can no longer be driven; or a vehicle that was extensively wrecked in an accident? what of that pickup that is rotting in your garage? Take any of these to an auto wrecker close to you, and they will pay you cash for it.
If you can’t take it there for one reason or the other, they will come over to your house and tow it to their junkyard for free. Follow this link for information of the different types of towing services available.
I’m sure that by now, your interest is piqued and you are already wondering how much money you stand to gain from selling the junk vehicles you have in your possession as scrap. In this post, you will find tips that will help you even get even more value at the auto wrecker. At the end of the day and equipped with the insight you’re about to gain, you will leave that auto wrecker less your junk car, with more money in your pocket, and a big smile on your face.
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Compare Offers Between Two or More Auto Wreckers
If you have more than one auto wrecker close to you, and you have the time, shop around a little bit and see which of them has the better offerings. If you don’t have the time to go from auto wrecker to auto wrecker, visit the websites of the ones you are interested in. Most of them of them offer prospective customers free cash quotes. All you have to fill a form describing your vehicle and the condition it is in; try as much as possible to be truthful on the form.
Another advantage of checking the internet for auto wreckers that offer the best rates is: if you find one and it is far away from where you live, you can still transact with them. Since most auto wreckers offer free towing services, distance is a negligible consideration. Note however that the farther you live from the auto wrecker; the less cash you are likely to get.
Apart from prices, you can also check for auto wreckers that offer extras promotions. You can never tell; you may gain more than cash from the transaction.
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Remove Valuable Parts
Before taking your vehicle to the auto wrecker, you must look through and remove anything you might have forgotten in the vehicle’s nook and crannies. While most of what you will find are personal items, there is a chance that you’ll find things of value, either tangible or sentimental.
Apart from removing personal (or forgotten) items, you should also consider taking out parts of your vehicle that has good second-hand value. If you just fitted your car with new wheels before it got crushed in that accident, it may be wise to remove the wheels (if unaffected by the accident) before taking the vehicle to the auto wrecker’s. Since the auto wrecker will tow your car for free, there is no need to bother with the logistical difficulty this may present.
If you are not very versed in parts prices and how to get the best deals for them, don’t bother removing them before going to the auto wrecker’s. This is why: even though you may get a better offer on your own somewhere else, the auto wrecker will still offer you fair value. So, if you don’t have the required expertise, don’t bother to remove parts with good second-hand value. If you do, you may end up getting ripped off in the bid to make more money.
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Visit a Mechanic Beforehand
There are many good reasons to visit a mechanic’s before taking your junk vehicle to the auto wrecker. For one, if you know a mechanic that is trustworthy, you may get a good offer for some of the valuable parts mentioned above. In addition to this, since most mechanics transact on a regular basis with auto wreckers, you could get an estimate of how much you stand to earn from the exchange.
Also, mechanics, by virtue of their close relationship with junkyards and auto wreckers are likely to know the auto wreckers that offer the best deals, and the places where the attendants are likelier to pull a fast one on you.
If it would make you feel safer, you can take the mechanic along with you. You may have to pay a token for the service, but the presence of a mechanic increases your chances of getting a good deal.
