How to Sell a Junk Car
If you have a junk car sitting around on your property that is becoming an eyesore, don't consider having it towed away for free yet. There is a chance you can actually make some money from that junk car.
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Determine whether any parts are in good shape on the car. If the motor no longer runs, perhaps there are other parts of the car which can be salvaged. If this is the case, you may be able to sell the car for parts to someone who is rebuilding or fixing a similar car. If nothing is in usable shape, you might consider taking the vehicle to a scrap yard, which will usually give you a set amount to crush the car. You might also try CarMax if there is a location near you. See Resources for link to CarMax site.
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Place the car in trade papers. These are similar to ad papers which circulate in certain areas. Many times, individuals searching for working used cars or used cars for parts search through these trade papers. Also try local newspaper ads like Autotrader and free ads like the Penny Pincher or Thrifty Nickel.
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Try selling your car through Kelley Blue Book. You've most likely heard of the Kelley Blue Book when used to determine the worth of a car. You can now take advantage of the online resource to do that and to help you sell your junk car. See Resources for link to Kelley Blue Book and see how much your car is worth. This resource will give you a good idea of what to sell it for and how much you might make from the car.
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Highlight the benefits of the car when placing your car in ad papers. Even if it is junk, there should be some good aspects. For instance, the motor may not run, but it may have excellent tires and seats. These things can be used to help rebuild someone else's car, and if your junk car is reasonably priced, you have a good chance of selling it.
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Consider online auctions. At times, people can sell their goods through online auction sites or online ad sites when they're unable to sell those goods in local newspapers or ad papers. Two that are worth considering are Craigslist or eBay.
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