How to Sell a Junk Car in Ohio
A junk car is any vehicle that is worth more for its parts than it is as an entire vehicle. In other words, you can sell the parts for more than you could the car itself. Those living in Ohio will find that selling a junk car is easier than they might think. You can sell it online, in your local newspaper or even to a local salvage yard.
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Instructions
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Check out the "Kelly Blue Book" website to see the condition and value of your old junk car. You may think your car’s an old junk vehicle, but it may to turn out to be worth more than you think. Cars that are older or more rare are likely to be worth more than those that are newer or more common.
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Call junkyards and salvage yards in your area. You can find these phone numbers in the phone book. Some junkyards will pay money for junk cars while others only accept them as donations. You need to make sure that you’re selling your car instead of donating it.
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Place a classified ad in your local newspaper as well as larger towns in your area. Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Toledo and even Dayton are large cities with big newspapers that have classified ads. You can list your vehicle for parts or sell it as is.
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Visit the "Classic Junkyard" website and place an ad. These ads can be as detailed or as simple as you like. If you have an older or classic vehicle, this is a great choice.
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List your car on the "eBay Motors" website. It doesn’t matter where you live in Ohio, you can easily list your junk car online at this website. All you need to do is list your zip code and as much information about the car as possible, including the fact that it’s a junker.
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Tips & Warnings
If you decide to list the car as a junker or junk vehicle, make sure you include that in the listing. Some people may assume the car’s in excellent condition and be disappointed when they learn it’s only a junk car.
Don’t lie about anything relating to the vehicle. Document any and all problems with the car to save any trouble in the future from potential buyers.
