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Find the value of your salvage car – free and fast!
Whether your car is damaged, won’t start, or has been declared a total loss, it still holds value. Learn what factors affect your payout and how to get your valuation today.
Free Valuation
Enter your car’s details, and we’ll provide a competitive valuation. We only ask for the essentials to get you the best offers for your car’s exact condition!
Free Pickup
Accept the offer you want, and we’ll collect your vehicle when it suits. We tow for free!
Get Paid
We’ll pay you exactly what you’re quoted. No hassle, no hidden fees – just a fair payout for your ride.
How is a Salvage Car Valued?
While some salvage vehicles have a one-way ticket to the junkyard, others may need less extensive repairs – so how do buyers determine how to value your salvage car?
Here are the factors needed to calculate the salvage value of a car:
- Extent of damage: Can it be repaired and rebuilt, or is it toast? Whether it’s wrecked or running will impact its resale or scrap value. Salvaging often fetches more than scrapping.
- Weight: The heavier the car, the more metal there is. Higher volume = higher payout. Especially if there’s rarer metals in your ride!
- Market demand for parts: Some models contain reusable, in-demand parts, like catalytic converters, alloy wheels, transmissions, and engines. Got them? That’s more cash in your pocket!
- Age and Mileage: Vehicles with lower-mileage are often less-worn and more attractive to buyers. The same goes for newer models, which have not yet depreciated in value and still have more life in them.
- Scrap metal prices: If your vehicle is beyond repair, it’ll be valued on its weight and metals. Scrap metal prices fluctuate constantly, which can influence your valuation.
Calculate The Salvage Value of Your Car
With Wheels Away!
Now you know what’s needed to calculate the salvage value of your vehicle, leave the heavy lifting to us!
We can give you an instant, no-obligation valuation for your salvage car. It’s quick and simple. Choose the offer you want, and we’ll do the rest.
These questions help us build up the most accurate picture when determining the salvage value of your car. This means you’ll only get the best valuation for your car’s exact condition, and ultimately, more cash in your pocket!
What information do you need?
We’ll ask for your vehicle’s year, make, model and trim, and whether it can be driven on the road or not.
How soon can you collect my car?
Usually within 24 hours! Once you’ve accepted an offer, we’ll work with you to arrange for a professional agent to pick up your vehicle at a time and place that suits you.
Who is Wheelsaway?
At Wheelsaway, we make junking your car as easy as possible. Whether your vehicle is no longer running or simply taking up space, we handle everything from towing to paperwork.
Our hassle-free process includes free pickups, competitive prices, and expert assistance, ensuring you can sell junk cars without title with confidence.
No stress, no complicated steps—just quick cash for your junk car!
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FAQs
Be honest about your vehicle’s condition, provide accurate information about missing parts, and compare multiple valuations.
The value of a salvage title can be 20%-40% less than a clean title. This will be reflected in your payout. Buyers are willing to pay more for clean title rides that can be legally repaired and resold.
If you want to contest an insurance company’s valuation of your salvage car, we recommend requesting a comprehensive breakdown, getting independent quotes from buyers like Wheelsaway for comparison, and negotiating. We can give you a second opinion on your car’s salvage worth.
Expert support at every step
We’ll help you get the best price for your junk car! Hassle-free removal, free pickup, and best price guaranteed.
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