We all know that one person who refuses to give up their old, beat-up vehicle. They don’t seem to care that the engine lets out an ungodly shriek each time it starts up (if its fortunate enough to), alerting everyone within a 3-block radius to clear off the roads or …
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That junk car you have sitting around could be worth hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars. So rather than let it sit rusting away in your backyard, why not sell that hunk of junk for some cold hard cash! If you find selling a car overwhelming or have never done …
It may seem obvious that you can sell your junk car to a salvage yard, but can you also buy cars from salvage yards? The answer is yes, you can! Salvage yards often take junk cars they’ve bought, repair them, and then resell them for well below market cost. …
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In the 1960s, old cars piled up in junkyards and created unsightly mountains of trash, but over the last half century we have learned how to recycle and reuse almost every part of a vehicle. Today, junk cars are completely taken apart and the materials are used to create …
When looking to sell your junk car, you may immediately think to sell it to your local junkyard for cash. But how much will you get for the car from a junkyard? Does the condition or model of the car make a difference or is it all about how …
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So you’re looking to sell your junk car, but don’t know where to start? We at Junk Car Traders know that it can be intimidating the first time you junk your car, so here’s a quick little guide to get you started. Where do I start? Before you sell …
Will Tariffs Impact Junk Car Prices? Earlier this year, President Donald Trump announced plans to levy tariffs on imported steel and aluminum in the United States. The first wave of tariffs applied to billions of dollars in Chinese imports, with China drawing up tariffs of its own shortly thereafter on …
Having your vehicle repossessed can be a complete nightmare. You depend on your vehicle for practically everything: getting to and from work, driving your kids to school, making trips to the grocery store, and more. Plus, it’s essential to have a vehicle in case of an emergency. When your car …
Owning your vehicle outright is a great feeling. It’s nice to know that whatever happens, that vehicle is yours. There are no payments to accidentally miss, no repossession to worry about, and no insurance company coverage requirements (apart from those that apply to all drivers in your state). Unfortunately, it’s …
If you’re like most car owners, you probably don’t pay a lot of attention to your tires. Sure, you know they’re important. After all, you wouldn’t get too far without them, would you? Still, though, they’re not something you think about on a regular basis. Unless you get a flat, …
Finding Cheap Parts at a Junkyard Are you in need of a cheap car part (or three) for your vehicle? Maybe you recently took your car in for some routine maintenance, and next thing you know you’re looking at an estimate for a huge (and totally unexpected) vehicle repair. If …
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