Not only can storing a junk vehicle in your driveway or yard really do a number on your home's curb appeal, but in some instances, it can even result in you being fined by your local code enforcement office. The problem for many people is that these vehicles don't run and, therefore, will require a tow truck in order to remove them. With towing services being expensive and most roadside assistance plans not covering unregistered vehicles, this can mean spending a pretty penny out of your own pocket in order to get rid of the eyesore that your old vehicle has become. Thankfully, there is another option; you can sell your vehicle to a scrap yard that specializes in buying junk cars. 

Is Your Junk Car Really Worth Money?

In short, the answer to this question is yes. While you may not have a line of people who are eager to purchase your used car for the purpose of repairing and ultimately driving it, this does not mean that your vehicle has lost its value. 

Cars utilize quite a bit of metal in their construction, which can be recycled and used to produce new products at a much lower cost to manufacturers than using virgin materials. This is where the value of your junk car comes into play.

Scrap yards that collect metal for recycling are often willing to pay a fair price for your junk car so that they can harvest the metal and then sell it to a recycling center or other interested party. In some cases, these scrap yards will also choose to sell individual parts from your used car. Oftentimes these scrapyards will offer the highest purchase price for your vehicle.

The Process Of Selling Your Junk Car

The first step in the process will be to contact scrap yards in your area that pay cash for used cars. You may wish to contact a few different scrapyards to ensure you are getting the most money for your vehicle. When contacting scrap yards, be prepared to provide basic information regarding the make, model, year, engine size, and wheel type. This information will be required in order to give you an accurate estimate. The scrapyard may also ask questions about whether the vehicle is missing any parts before providing an estimate.

Once you find a scrapyard that wishes to purchase your junk car, you will need to arrange a day and time for them to send a tow truck out to collect the vehicle. These towing services are typically offered free of charge. When the tow truck driver arrives you will need to provide them with the key for the vehicle, as well as the vehicle's title. If you do not have the title for the vehicle, you will need to complete an affidavit of ownership in order to establish your legal right to sell the vehicle.

After the paperwork has been signed the driver will provide you with your payment and take the vehicle away. It really is just that simple to finally say goodbye to your junk car and say hello to some extra cash.