If you own an older car, you might be due for an upgrade. While you might be able to sell the car to another driver, if it's especially old or in poor condition, a salvage yard may be the only buyer willing to offer you a reasonable price. Here are a few signs you should scrap your car.

When to Sell Your Junk Car

1. Rust

While scratches and dents can be popped out, filled in, or repainted, rust degrades the metal of the car. Not only does this weaken the material, but rust spreads over time and is difficult to stop. It doesn't stop at body panels, either; it will eat the frame and engine components, too, making the car run poorly and creating safety hazards.

2. Costly Repairs

The older a car gets, the more components that will break or wear out. This means more difficult, costly maintenance and more frequent repairs.

Eventually, the cost of the next few rounds of repairs may outweigh the cost of a better car. This can also happen suddenly if you're in an accident and the car is totaled.

3. Low Safety Rating

Newer cars have improved safety features and better emissions on average than older cars. The older your car gets, the less likely it is to live up to modern standards or laws. Switching to a newer model may be safer for both the passengers and the planet. When this happens, the car should be retired to a salvage yard.

For a salvage yard that will offer you a fair deal on your junk car, choose Stewart’s Used Auto Parts in Barkhamsted, CT. Serving Litchfield County, they buy old cars with titles and even offer removal service so that you don’t have to transport the vehicle. If you're looking for parts, they have nine acres of late-model cars and a state-of-the-art electronic part finding system. Call (860) 379-7541 or visit the website to learn more about their services.