How to Sell a Car for Junk in Denver

Junk cars are a commodity in high demand. They can be recycled into numerous valuable products including furniture and structural supports. Selling junk vehicles in Denver requires just a little time and effort.

Things You'll Need

• Junk Car
• Trailer
• Tools (if necessary)

Instructions

1. Contact salvage yards in the Denver area to see if they are accepting junk cars. The Denver Post, Rocky Mountain News, and Craigslist all keep listings of available salvage yards.

2. Remove the glass and drain the gas tank in your junk car. Most auto salvage yards require that you do this before they will accept the vehicle for scrap.

3. Check the title on your vehicle to be sure that it is legal. Many salvage yards will not accept vehicles without current titles.

4. Load your vehicle onto your trailer and haul it to the scrap yard of your choice. Be sure to follow any specific instructions you received from the scrap yard before taking your vehicle.

5. Unload the vehicle at the required place within the salvage yard. They will inspect the vehicle and then weigh it to determine the car’s value.

6. Discuss price with the salvage yard owners. Most salvage yards pay a set rate per ton for junk vehicles, so be sure you are clear on payment before agreeing to sell the car.

7. Sign over your title to the salvage yard. You will need to fill in the required areas on the title and sign and date it to make the transfer legal.

8. Fill out any required paperwork that the salvage yard has. Most request a signed contract to complete the sale so be sure that you complete any required paperwork.

9. Present your identification to receive payment. Make sure that all the information on your payment is correct before leaving the salvage yard.

Tips & Warnings

• Call a number of salvage yards to find out who will offer you the best deal. Not all yards pay the same for junk vehicles, so look around.

• Do not try and sell a vehicle that is not legally titled to you. Not only will most places not accept untitled vehicles, you can be charged for selling a vehicle you do not own.

Resources

• http://www.denverpost.com/
• http://www.rockymountainnews.com/
• http://denver.craigslist.org/