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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The season may seem like a strange thing to impact junk car prices, but weather is very important to the fluctuating market. Steel prices do not change based on the season, but certain variables in junk car prices do become more valuable in the winter. SUVs It may seem …
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Sometimes it seems like ignoring your problems is a perfectly fine solution. Or a light comes on in your car that you don’t understand, so you figure you can leave it alone. However, there are some warnings you should never ignore. These can result in major auto trouble, and it’s …
As we go into the cooler months, you may be thinking of doing some maintenance on your car to recover from summer wear-and-tear. You may have gone on some long road trips this summer to alleviate some of your stay-in-place boredom. Or perhaps you just want to make sure your …
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When looking to get rid of your junk car, you may have a lot of questions. But everyone has those same questions. So to make things easy for you, we’ve compiled answers to the top 5 junk car questions. How can I get the most money for my car? There …
My grandmother has had a rusty old sedan in her garage ever since I can remember. She gave up driving years ago, but never got rid of the car–thinking she’d get back on the road someday. Well of course she never did, and the car sat there rusting and breaking …
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These days people are looking for any ways to help save the environment. From metal straws and reusable grocery bags to eating vegan, there are a multitude of ways to benefit the planet. But did you know that rusty junker in your backyard could be used to help the environment …
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When selling your car, or even just registering it, you may be asked for the car’s VIN, or Vehicle Identification Number. But what is this number and why does it matter when you’re selling your car? First off, what is a VIN? VIN stands for Vehicle Identification Number and is …
Earlier this year I was in a bad car accident that yielded a total loss claim on my car. This was frustrating, because I did not completely understand why I received the payout I did and what my car was worth. Could I have gotten more money elsewhere? If you …
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So your old car has finally bit the bullet. Maybe the transmission went kaput and the value of the car just isn’t worth the cost to fix it. Or perhaps you’ve just decided you’d like to upgrade, but want to get a little cash out of that rust bucket first. …
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So, you’ve stumbled upon our website, but don’t quite know what a junk car even is–it happens! We’re here to explain the difference between a junk car and a used car and how to go about disposing of one. What is the difference between a junk car and a used …
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