Junk Your Car for Cash? Wait Until You Read These Guidelines

No matter how old your auto might be, there is an appropriate value for every part of it in the salvage yard. But before you do this, take a quick glance of these guidelines to get a fair deal.

Clean Up and Determine the Value

• Take a look inside and gather all your belongings (if there’s any) like tools, extra tire, small items such as CDs, combs, scattered papers, empty bottles, cards etc.
• Wipe off some dust and dirt, a little wash will do good as it can help raise your asking price. A clean-old car is way better than a dirty new one.
• Assess how old is your vehicle, check every part and determine which items works or totally ruined
• Ask another opinion from your trusted mechanic to assess the value of your engine, drive shaft, transmission, battery, and braking system
• Run down some research and compare prices

Keep Your Documents Intact

• Provide your car ownership as proof that you are selling your own stuff
• Complete necessary paperwork required by junk salvage yard
• Prepare for identification cards or pictures as these are sometimes needed  when transferring ownership
• Get your license plate as you need to hand it over to a department that conducts cancellation of your vehicle’s registration

Shop Around for Buyers

• Do a little of your assignment, search for salvage and junk yards or visit our FB page or contact us at (718) 297-9797 for more queries
• Make a list of what offer you will get and make comparison
• Listen and try some suggested junkyards as it is normally tested that giving a fair deal
• Be familiar with the “pick and tow” and “DIY car parts dismantle” pricing
• Advertised your junk car or parts through local newspaper or on Craigslist and eBay websites to catch potential buyers
• Choose junk shop that has a lot of offers like fast transactions and the highest price paid.

Negotiate

• Set your asking price and ready for negotiation
• Be flexible with what they can offer
• Deal with the firm that gives you reasonable price
• Ensure that everything is in place before signing documents or closing the agreement

If you don’t want to convert your junk car into cash, you have another option,

Donate Your Car

• Choose a charitable institution to donate your junk car
• You can claim the benefits like tax deduction but be sure to be familiar with “tax benefit donation” process
• Have your papers ready for vehicle donation and hassle-free transaction

Do you know that junking your car for cash is a form of eco-friendly practice? Read here to confirm this statement or better yet call NYC Auto Salvage and Glass at 718-297-9797 for proper auto disposal.