Scrap Car Prices In Georgia

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How Do You Calculate Scrap Car Prices?

You can get a rough estimate by multiplying your car’s weight (in tons) by the local scrap rate, then adjusting for high-value components or missing pieces:

1. Find the metals in your vehicle.
2. Check scrap metal prices online.
3. Guess their weights.
4. Do the math: Value of Metal = Weight (lbs) × Price per lb

You’ll also need some important details: the vehicle’s weight, age, condition, and any missing or damaged parts- like catalytic converters or alloy wheels.

Next, check current scrap metal prices in Georgia, as rates for steel, aluminum, and copper largely influence the payout.

For a quicker and more precise calculation, try Wheelsaway’s online scrap calculator for an instant, accurate price.

The Price of Scrap Metal

If you’re thinking about selling a car for scrap, it’s important to understand that scrap metal prices fluctuate—sometimes daily. Different metals in your vehicle also have different values, which directly affect your payout. Copper, steel, and aluminum are the most common and will make up a significant proportion of your payout. If you’re lucky, you may have some more valuable metals hiding in your old clunker!

Take a look at some of the most common scrap metals and their values in the table below.

Note: values are 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

Junking: When a car reaches the end of its life, junking is the way to go. Reusable parts are still removed, fluids are safely drained, and the remainder is crushed and recycled. Most of the vehicle can’t be reused, so the focus is on safe disposal and responsible recycling.

You might make extra cash salvaging parts, but for heavily damaged or totaled cars, junking is typically the easier, more practical option.

Environmental Impact of Junking A Car

Junking your car isn’t just a smart move for you – it’s a big win for the planet. Safely removing your old vehicle while supporting a sustainable, circular economy helps reduce waste, save energy, and keep valuable materials in use.

Here’s just some of the benefits:

1. Prevents hazardous pollution
   Cars carry fluids such as oil, brake fluid, and coolant that can leak and contaminate soil and waterways. Licensed recyclers safely drain and dispose of these substances, keeping the environment clean.
2. Saves resources and raw materials
   From steel and aluminum to copper and plastics, cars are packed with recyclable materials. Reclaiming them reduces the need to mine new resources and cuts the energy required to produce fresh materials.
3. Lowers energy consumption and emissions
   Recycling and reusing parts uses far less energy than manufacturing new ones, which means fewer greenhouse gas emissions. Each vehicle recycled contributes to a smaller environmental footprint for the auto industry.
4. Encourages part reuse and circularity
   Many components can be refurbished and put back into service, extending their life and keeping materials circulating rather than ending up as waste.
5. Reduces landfill impact
   Cars are large and take up space in landfills. Recycling recovers metals, plastics, and other materials, diverting most of the vehicle from the dump.

Should I Sell It in Parts?

Selling a car in individual parts can sometimes be profitable, but it’s not always the easiest route.

Certain components, like alloy wheels, engines, catalytic converters, transmissions, and doors, can fetch a higher price than their share of the car’s overall junk or salvage value. Even smaller items, such as batteries, tires, or electronics, may have resale potential.

However, breaking a car down for parts requires time and effort. There’s also the risk of lowering the car’s overall junk or salvage value if it’s sold piecemeal.

For many vehicle owners, especially those with heavily damaged or older cars, selling the car whole to a licensed junkyard or salvage yard is the simpler and more reliable way to get cash quickly, while still ensuring that valuable metals and materials are recycled responsibly.

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