How To Get Rid Of A Junk Car

Having a junk car clogging up your driveway or garage is never fun, and can sometimes be incredibly frustrating. Luckily you don’t need to put up with it for any longer, even if you have absolutely no idea what you’re doing when it comes to cars. Wheelsaway is best positioned to turn your junk car into cash in an incredibly quick and hassle-free way. Follow our simple guide below and your junker will be money in your bank account before you know it.

Getting Offers For Your Junk Car

Believe it or not, people will actually pay you to take your old junk car away. Just because you have no use for it anymore doesn’t mean that someone else can’t breathe new life into it – or maybe strip it down so they can repair other cars with parts from yours.

• The quickest and easiest way to get a price for a junk car is to use Wheelsaway’s online quote generator. With just a few simple questions about the details and condition of your car you’ll be presented with an instant price. A member of the team will then call you to guide you through every step of the way, meaning it’s not only the fastest, but it’s the easiest and most hassle-free option when it comes to junking a car.

Can I junk my car myself?

• You can of course decide to phone local junkyards yourself, but just remember that this is likely to be a much more time consuming task. It’s also worth remembering that here at Wheelsaway we have years of experience behind us, so we know exactly what to expect – and what to ask – when dealing with junk offers. If you don’t quite have the same level of experience when it comes to all-things four-wheeled, then you might find yourself missing out on any great deals.
• One of our proudest claims is that we can offer you a great price with a free collection service as standard – but this might not be the case if you were to go privately to a junkyard. While no-one should make you pay for a collection, you might find that it’s simply a service that they do not offer. In this instance, you’ll need to find a way to get your car to them out of your own pocket (not an easy task if your car is set to junk and can’t move).
• The easiest way to ensure that you’re getting a fair price from a reputable junkyard with no need to worry about arranging transportation is to go through a trusted accredited broker – and that’s where we come in! Our network and expertise is second to none, and we guarantee a great sale much faster than anything you can do privately.

Arrange collection and preparing the vehicle

Once you’re settled on a price with one of our trusted junk partners, it’s time to get yourself prepared for the collection. As with all of our offers, your collection is included as standard, meaning there’s no nasty surprises when it comes to removal costs.

Top Tip: Make sure that every detail you provide us about your car is accurate as this will ensure that your offer is as accurate as possible and avoids any potential headaches on the day. If your car is parked in a tricky place for a tow truck to reach, tell us. We want to get you a great price, and the easiest way for us to ensure this happens is for you to be completely honest from the outset.

If you have told us that your car still has a catalytic converter, working transmission or anything like this, don’t be tempted to remove it and sell it on as spare parts. This will be noticed at collection and will result in your car being revalued for the condition it is currently in.

The day of collection

On the day of collection your tow truck driver will give you a call to let you know an estimated time of arrival. In most cases you’ll need to have your vehicle’s title with you at the time of pickup, although in some states you will just need your license and registration. Check with your local DMV, or speak to one of our experts, to see what exact paperwork you need in your area. We will ensure that all paperwork is carried out for you according to your state laws, taking yet another avenue of stress away from you!

Payment

Most buyers will pay via check for your car for safety reasons. The check will be given to you once your car has been safely secured onto the tow truck, following a brief inspection to ensure it is as you described. Some buyers might offer cash payment, but this isn’t guaranteed. If you require a cash payment, you should make this clear beforehand, but be aware that it might cause your sale to take longer while we find a buyer prepared to accommodate this.

Paperwork

Once you’ve sold your car as junk, the title will need to be moved across to the junkyard, you’ll need to tell your insurers and the DMV will need to be informed. What’s great for you, though, is that if you use Wheelsaway to junk your car, all of this will be looked after for you. We’ll cover all of the paperwork, meaning you have no stresses at all. Just sit back and wait for the money!

FAQs

Who picks up junk cars?

We only use trusted and approved junk collectors near to you that offer free collection. Once you’ve got a quote from us, we’ll ensure your car is collected quickly and professionally and with a great price guaranteed.

Can I get more for selling as parts?

You could get more money if you strip your car and sell it for individual parts, but this is a time consuming project. It’s also one that should only be undertaken by those who not only have the time, but also the storage capacities and (most importantly) adequate space to safely store the spare parts.

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