If you’ve had a junk car sitting in your driveway for months, you might have considered dropping it off at the local scrapyard just to get it off your hands. But as the team at T&S Automotive in Thomasville, NC, explains, there’s more to getting rid of your vehicle than simply hauling it to the junkyard. There are a few important steps drivers need to take before waving goodbye to their rundown car.

Take care of the following tasks before getting rid of your scrap vehicle:

• Take Out Personal Items: The longer you’ve owned your car, the more personal items will have accumulated inside of it. The scrapyard won’t want to get rid of your old maps and trash for you, and the last thing you want is to realize you’ve left an important item in your junk car after it’s been scrapped. Conduct a thorough inspection of your vehicle to ensure you’ve removed all your personal belongings before you take it to the junkyard.
• License Plates: Depending on where you live, you may not be able to cancel your vehicle’s registration or insurance policy until the license plates have been returned to the DMV. Check your local regulations and remove the license plates if necessary.
• Prepare The Title: To enable a smooth transaction, you need to have a valid title for your vehicle. Most junkyards won’t accept a car without one, and technically, you need to have the title to legally transfer ownership. Make sure you have the document on hand before you pull into the junkyard.

Whether you need help getting rid of your junk car or are looking for affordable replacement parts for your vehicle, the team at T&S Automotive is happy to help. To learn more about their inventory and services, visit the website or call (336) 882-7989.