What is a Junk Car? In general, the term “junk car” means that a car is incapable of operation or use on the road and has no resale value except as a source of parts or scrap. Signs that It’s Time to Sell You Junk Car According to automotive site …
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While it may seem that the snow and ice season is far off, winterizing your car can take time and money. Planning ahead can ensure your car is prepared for any winter storm or winter driving hazards. Tips for Winterizing Your Car 1. Check your Tire Tread. When getting your …
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Donating your junk car is a “win-win-win situation:” It’s a great way to get the car off your hands, support a worthy cause, and benefit from a tax-deduction – all at the same time! However, unless you itemize your deductions, you won’t actually benefit come tax time. In this post, …
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If you’ve decided to send your junk car on a one-way trip to the auto salvage yard, you might want to press pause first and consider how much you could make from stripping and selling its parts. To help in your decision-making, we’ve provided a list of the most valuable …
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When trying to sell their junk cars, some sellers are afraid to tell the truth about their cars. It’s not because they’re devious people – they just don’t know how to “upsell” what is by all accounts a piece of junk. The good news is that there’s an easy way …
Fall has arrived. You may begin to notice fallen leaves settled on the black plastic panel between the windshield and hood of your car. The holes in that panel are air vents. If the vents are covered with leaves, fresh air cannot flow inside your car. And if the leaves …
Over the last decade, car design has changed dramatically. Electric cars are widespread with charging stations all over major cities. Almost all new cars have backup cameras and lane assistance. Not to mention personalized honks, computer-sized screens in the dashboard, and the introduction of self-parking vehicles. Despite all of this …
In May, 2021, used-car prices hit a 68-year record, while the average price for a new car hit a record of over $38,000, according to research firm J.D. Power. Faced with these skyrocketing prices, drivers are keeping their cars longer: The average age of US cars hit an all-time high …
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With the arrival of fall and back-to-school time, many of us clean-out our closets to kick-off the season feeling recharged and organized. Why not do the same with your car? Giving your older or junk car some good old-fashioned “Fall Cleaning” can do wonders in making it look newer and …
It has been estimated that Hurricane Harvey wrecked or destroyed as many as $1 million vehicles, and that Irma destroyed another $400,000, totaling $1.4 million vehicles destroyed. If you are one of the unfortunate people who owns a car that’s been flooded, you’re probably wondering what to do next. Here …
