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Therefore, when selling an old car, do not expect to get a high amount of money. If the car is over a decade old, there is a good chance that it will be sold only as junk.

Companies that buy junk cars do not care in which shape the cars are. Even if they are completely wrecked and old, these companies will come for them. They do not discriminate on models too, so you can get rid of your vehicle irrespective of its make and model. Most of them act fast when you contact them, usually coming for the car on the same day or next day. The fact that you do not have to take the car to them saves you money and time.



small fishing Some are more organized than others and will have the parts taken off the vehicles and housed on shelves for easy location purposes. Many today have computerized systems that keep track of exactly what they have in stock and even offer the items online. This practice is the exception and definitely not the rule. Most salvage yards look exactly as they are pictured to look, jammed with vehicles, dirty and not well kept.

Make an appointment -- If a salvage yard makes an acceptable offer for your vehicle, then make an appointment to drop it off. If it isn't drivable, the yard may send out a tow truck to take it away. A car that has to be towed will be worth less as it will cost the salvage yard more money to obtain your vehicle. If your car is not drivable, but can be pulled to a salvage yard, then consider doing the job yourself.

The entire transaction does not take time and once the price is fixed, the junk car is removed from the premises and you receive cash immediately. Regardless of the age of the car, you can benefit with good money. Assessment is done really fast as these individuals who make regular inspections are able to speed up the transaction. The money offered is very decent as they make more when they break and strip the cars. The entire process takes place hassle-free and the family members are not disturbed during the entire transaction.

If the junk vehicle in your yard is obviously not a classic car but is in decent cosmetic condition, the first thing you should do is see if you can get the car started. In most cases the engine has seized up which could mean it will cost you a lot of money to get it fixed. Contact a mechanic or somebody who knows a lot about cars to see if they can diagnose what is wrong with the vehicle. In most cases they will tell you it needs a new engine and perhaps a new transmission. The cost of buying these parts and installing them will probably far exceed the value of the vehicle. In fact, you might even be able to buy the same vehicle in working condition for far less than it would take you to fix the junk car in your yard. Not to mention that would be far less headache.

Ideally wheels can be fixed, but not all. Usually welding and grinding costs $150 while wheel straightening cost $125. Welded wheels must undergo a follow up Eddy test. The Eddy test detects cracks and weak areas to further improved quality. Generally aluminum alloy wheels are expensive but reparable. Steel wheels can suffer from hydrogen brittleness and can cause cracks. To remove scratches scraping up used tire rims is another solution to repair it.