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If you’ve ever wanted to sell your junk car for cash, there are many steps you should take before you try to scrap your vehicle. By following these steps, you’ll walk away with the best price for your junk car without facing complications. Below, learn how to prepare your old car for sale. 

What to Do Before You Sell Your Old Car for Cash

1. Confirm the Title

You’ll need a valid car title to sell your vehicle to anyone, including the junkyard. Confirm that you have the correct documentation proving ownership by requesting a copy of the title through your state’s DMV if you can’t locate the paperwork.

2. Clean It Out

junk car After you turn over your old and damaged car to the salvage yard, you’ll lose access to it. That’s why you should remove all of your personal belongings from the trunk, glove compartment, and consoles before you sell it. Make sure you don’t leave behind documentation such as your registration and auto insurance cards, which could contain information that could be used for identity theft.

3. Remove Valuable Car Parts

You have the right to remove working car parts and sell them separately, although leaving them intact could fetch a higher price for your junk car overall. Alloy wheels, like-new batteries, tires with tread, working engines, and electronics, can quickly be sold online or to an auto parts dealer.

4. Find a Licensed Buyer

Connecticut state law requires junk car dealers to be licensed to buy or sell vehicles. This protects you both from potential liabilities. You can find a list of licensed dealers through the state’s website.

5. Understand Your Vehicle’s Value Up Front

Some people have unrealistic expectations about how much money they will receive for their old junk car. Many factors can impact its value, including the amount of scrap metal found in it, how popular its model was, and if it contains valuable parts. The average amount that sellers receive is usually between $500 and $1,000.

 

Stewart’s Used Auto Parts in Barkhamsted, CT, is an experienced and licensed junk car dealer. They pay cash for old cars, offer used auto parts, and they provide a junk car removal service for vehicles that can’t easily be moved. They also offer a large computerized inventory, so you can find any part you are looking for. Call (860) 379-7541 to request a quote for your junk car, or visit them online to learn more about their services.  

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