Am I getting a good price for my junk car?

You’ve got a junk car on your hands. You know what we’re talking about: a vehicle that’s more rust than functioning parts. A car that refuses to start 99.9% of the time. A clunker that’s spent more time over the past year at the repair shop than it has in your garage. Yes, there’s no question that you have a junk car.

But, you’ve decided to sell it. And, for that, we congratulate you! Selling your junk car is undoubtedly the best move you could possibly make. There’s simply no reason to hang onto your clunker any longer. In fact, the more time it spends sitting on your property, the more it’s going to cost you and the less your junk car will be worth.

Now that you’ve opted to part ways with it, though, you’re not sure who to sell it to. You’ve gotten an offer from a private buyer, and received some quotes over the phone from junk yards. But, how do you know what a fair price is? How do you know what your junk car is worth? It can be hard to know who to trust when various buyers are making you offers, and everyone’s telling you something different.

Fortunately, we’ve put together this quick, easy to read guide that will help you to understand whether or not you’re getting the right price for your junk car. Continue reading to learn more.

Your car’s private party value

First off, it’s worth heading to the Kelley Blue Book website. If you’re not familiar with the Blue Book, it’s a nationwide service that determines the value of used vehicles. Simply input your car’s information, and you can come up with a value for your vehicle.

Of course, it’s important to be forthright about the condition of your junk car. If you’re dealing with a real clunker, it might actually be in worse condition than what the KBB classifies as “poor.” Read through their description, and see how your car compares. If your vehicle is in “poor” condition as laid out by the KBB, that’s a good thing: it means you can count on their estimation of your car’s value. But, if it’s in worse shape, then the KBB won’t be of much use.

Estimates from junk yards

Aside from checking the Blue Book, you can try to find a reputable junk yard in your area to provide you with a quote. Of course, there’s always the risk that a junk yard might be trying to scam you. Unfortunately, this is the risk that you take when dealing with local junk yards.

Contact a reputable, national junk car buyer

There’s one way to be sure that you get an accurate quote for your vehicle, though: work with a national junk car buyer like Junk Car Traders. We’ve received more five star customer reviews than we can count, and you can trust the price that we quote you. In Tennessee we can tow your car for free from all over the state we will pay top dollar. To find out more, give us a call at:              855-959-1325.