Junk Cars And Their Removal
Air Conditioning Compressors bring a few bucks too... Most cars that I scrap out have the air conditioning compressor just below the alternator. So while you're right there, you might as well take out the four screws holding it in place (most models) while you're at it. That will add an additional $3.00-$8.00 profit for you.
The Rolling junkyard: This person drives a 1920 something or other. It's usually held together with duct tape and garbage bags. This car constantly drops its parts everywhere. Have you ever seen old mufflers, hubcaps or car parts lying in the road? They came from the rolling junk yards that buy cars with title.
The discount auto accessories industry is very competitive and there is a healthy secondary market. You can check out the local salvage yard or auto parts shop but if you need something major like a radiator, there are entire networks of salvage yard and garages that you can post what you need and they will find it for you. Then you can decide on the best deal and then the part is delivered to your door. In most cases, it is at least as cheap as having to find and remove the part yourself at some obscure salvage yard and not have the right tools. It's a lot less messy and the part is torn up before you get it.
The last option you may take advantage of is to contact a junk car removal company that pay for towing away your damaged car, as they recycle it. This is a good opportunity too, as you will get more money than if you shred your car at a scrap yard. The exact amount of cash you will get will depend not only on its condition, but also on its weight and size.
2) The other type of yard is a buyer and reseller of salvaged items from demolition companies, remodeling home owners, builders, private parties. These I call "Secondaries".
Salvage cars work the same way. You may not be able to afford a brand new Lexus SUV, but you can a salvage title Lexus. If you look for a vehicle that has mainly body damage and minor engine repair, after a few days at the shop, you could have a vehicle in tip-top shape.
Two words can drive this rather easy way to make money: junk and inconvenience. If you peruse the daily classifieds, you will often see listings for free giveaways or curb alerts. People may have free fencing, large metal pieces and dead appliances that are free for the taking if you will just get it out of their home or yard. They may not have the time, resources or motivation to haul this "junk" away. If they don't want to make money on their "junk", then you can. Capitalizing on the laziness of others is a great way to start making money.
So what do you do with your car when that is the case? You have four choices; sell it, part it out, scrap it or donate your car. Selling a car with a serious problem is very difficult. Most people only want to purchase a car they can drive without having to make any expensive repairs. Anyone who is interested in buying it is likely to offer you very little money for it. Selling a car is also very time consuming, inconvenient, unsafe and frustrating.
