Junk Car Prices
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Scrap Car Prices In Arizona
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Weight, age, and condition are the three biggest factors impacting the rate of your scrap car. The good news is that most sell for between $100-$500 per ton!
This will also vary depending on the exact metals in your car, and how big the vehicle is.
How Do You Calculate Scrap Car Prices?
You can combine its age, weight, and condition with the formula below to get a rough estimate:
- Identify the metals in your car.
- Look up the latest scrap prices by pound or ton.
- Figure out how much each metal weighs (manufacturers’ specs can help).
- Calculate the value: Metal Value = Weight (lbs) × Price per lb
Remember that its condition, age, the value of the individual metals in your car and whether it’s missing any valuable components, will impact your final price.
You can also contact local scrapyards yourself and provide them with a few key details about your car. They’ll give you an estimate based on the information you provide.
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The Price of Scrap Metal
Scrap metal prices change constantly, and so does the worth of your junk car.
However, some metals, like steel, aluminum, and copper, are found in almost all vehicles. Knowing their average values can help you know what price to expect from your old ride.
Take a look at the table below to explore some of the most common metals and their values per pound.
Note: figure subject to change.
| Metal | Value (per pound, unless otherwise stated) | Common Car Locations |
|---|---|---|
| Platinum, Palladium, Rhodium | High (per ounce) | Catalytic converters |
| Copper | $3.00–$4.22 | Wiring, alternators, starters, radiators |
| Brass | $2.00–$2.30 | Radiators, fittings |
| Gold | $14.00 | Electronic components |
| Silver | $4.00 | Electronic components |
| Aluminum (Scrap prices vary by type – sheet, cast, extrusion, copper unit, wire). |
$0.67–$1.81 | Wheels, engine blocks, body panels |
| Stainless Steel | $0.30–$1.35 | Exhaust systems, trim |
| Lead | $0.80–$0.95 | Car batteries |
| Steel (per metric ton) | $620-$900 | Frame, body panels |
How to Get the Most Value Out of Your Scrap Car?
Knowing the difference between junking and salvaging, and what’s best for your vehicle, can help you get the best scrap price for your automobile.
Does Salvaging or Junking Get You More Money?
Salvaging: If it’s not damaged beyond repair, you can salvage your vehicle. Salvaging involves removing and reselling reusable components. In some cases, the entire car can be rebuilt, given a rebuilt title, and resold. If it’s not wrecked, salvaging can bring in more cash – especially if valuable components are still intact.
Junking: If it’s at the end of its life and no longer fit for purpose, junking is best. Junking your car involves recycling any useful components (if you have them) and crushing the rest of the vehicle. Most cars are crushed as-is. Junking can sometimes fetch you less, depending on the vehicle’s age and condition.
Wheelsaway can connect you to both options, advise you which is best, and get you a fair valuation – all in just a few clicks!
Environmental Impact of Junking A Car
Junking your car doesn’t just put cash in your pocket, it also has benefits for the environment.
1. Protects the surrounding environment
Recyclers will safely dispose of any hazardous substances. This stops them from contaminating soil and waterways, keeping the surrounding environment safe.
2. Saves natural resources
Valuable metals and other resources are preserved, recycled, and reused. This reduces the need to mine for more.
3. Reduces emissions
Recycling uses fewer emissions than mining for new ones, which reduces pollution.
4. Limits landfill waste
Recycling keeps most of the car’s metal out of landfill.
Should I Sell It in Parts?
Selling components individually can get you a great price for your scrap vehicle, but before you start parting out your ride, you should know the risks.
- Takes longer to sell: It can take a long time to find individual buyers for your parts. Need quick cash? Selling the car whole is often best.
- Requires time and skill: If you remove components yourself, you risk damaging them and reducing the overall value of your car. You’ll also need the right tools and a LOT of time.
It’s often easier to sell the car whole – just make sure you don’t get lowballed. Wheelsaway can save you the time and hassle of parting out, while still guaranteeing a fair valuation for your ride.
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