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After a Crash

What do you do with a car after a bad crash? If the car cannot be repaired or is not worth repairing, you may take it to an auto wrecker, or in other words, a junk yard. These are places where you can dispose of cars. But auto wreckers do not just stack old cars in a pile and let them deteriorate. Instead, they at least attempt to remove any useful parts from the car so they can be reused. Maybe your gas tank is still in good shape and can be put in another car with a leaky tank. Or maybe the fender wasn't damaged and can be sold as a used part. Auto wrecking is a great example of reusing and recycling — one we'll write far more about on this blog.

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You May Not Know As Much As You Think You Do About Getting Cash For Junk Cars: Common Myths Exposed

Posted on April 11, 2022

Selling a junk car for cash to a local salvage yard is not a new concept. Consequently, in this day and age, most people feel pretty confident that they know the facts surrounding this process. However, the truth is that the so-called facts many people think they know are actually nothing more than common myths. If you currently believe any of the common myths outlined below, the truth is you may not know quite as much as you think you do about getting cash for junk cars. [Read More]

Factors To Consider When Choosing A Junk Car Buyer

Posted on February 22, 2022

A junk car is a vehicle that is damaged beyond repair or one that is not worth fixing since its repair value exceeds its actual cost. Finding the right person to sell your junk car to can be time-consuming and challenging, and if not properly done, you may end up selling it for way less than you had planned. Before you junk the car, get all the paperwork in order, remove personal belongings, look for valuable components to sell, cancel its insurance, and remove the license plates. [Read More]