Junk Car Removal - The Easiest Car Disposal Solution

Most of these shops restore and recondition old parts. A few manufacturers make new parts for classic cars. Normally however you will find parts that actually came from a dismantled classic car.



Obviously buying used can have a huge cost benefit. Unless you have a rare or high-end luxury or sports car, a saturn 1999 sl1 special will be between $25 and $50. Not bad compared to the cost of a new cooling system from your local dealer.

Most junk yards that offer cash for cars will pick up your vehicle for free, as it is in their financial interest to do so. If a salvage lot that pays cash for junk cars says that it must subtract a towing fee from the price of the vehicle, you should find another buyer that will tow the car for free.

As for the price of auto parts, aside from the age of the vehicle there is the make and model. In this case foreign car parts are much more expensive than domestically made cars. Most people who buy foreign cars don't realize this or even think about it until it comes time to get their vehicle repaired. Then they get hit with the bill and their eyes pop out of their head. For example, an oil filer for a 2005 Buick Century is about $2.98. The same oil filter for a Honda CRV is $3.98. It's basically the same filter for the Honda but it costs $1.00 more. That comes out to a 33% markup on a relatively cheap part. Imagine that same 33% markup on a part that costs $60 for the Buick. You'd be paying about $80 for the same part for the Honda.

Okay, what are OEM parts? "OEM" stands for "original equipment manufacturer". In practical terms, this means the party that made the original part for your car be it the muffler, bumper, clutch or whatever. Isn't this part just the car company selling the car be it Ford, BMW or whomever? Nope. Most car companies outsource much of the car part manufacturing to smaller companies.

Seal the deal. Once you come to agreement with a buyer, then firm up the deal. You'll want to receive cash or a bank check to close this deal. If there is a lien on your car, you'll need to satisfy that requirement first before the title will be released to you. Sign over the title to the new owner, remove your personal information from the glove box and take the tags with you. Contact your auto insurance company to drop coverage.