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Ask These Questions When Seeking Money For Your Junk Car

4 November 2016 by Aapo Karvonen

When you have a vehicle that you no longer use and that has essentially no value to sell, don't make the mistake of allowing it to sit in your driveway. Instead, seek out some services in your community that accept junk cars. These services will buy your vehicle from you, which is ideal because you wouldn't make any money trying to sell it, and it will be out of your driveway. If you've identified a handful of these services, it doesn't hurt to call a couple of them to ask some questions. You can then evaluate the answers that you get from each to decide which service you'll go with. Here are some suggested questions to pose.

Do I Get More If I Bring The Vehicle To You?

Some junk car services pay a flat rate for old vehicles, while others will give you a specific amount based on your vehicle. Since you're probably looking to get as much money as you can, see if taking the vehicle to the salvage yard will put a little more cash in your pocket. Many junk car services will pick up your vehicle, but this may cost money. If it's possible to drive your vehicle or if you have an auto trailer, it can make financial sense to deliver the vehicle to the drop-off location.

Do You Have A Charitable Component?

Many junk car services work closely with local charities; in fact, you may see various charities offering campaigns to recycle your old vehicle at certain times of the year. These are customarily done in partnership with a junk car service. It can feel satisfying to sell your old vehicle to a company that has a charitable component. For example, the company may donate a portion of the proceeds that it earns from recycling the vehicle to the charity.

What Documentation Do I Need To Show You?

It's important to be sure about the paperwork needed to complete this transaction. In many cases, the junk car service will not accept your vehicle unless you can show proof of your ownership of the vehicle. Depending on state rules, the service may also ask to see other documentation related to your vehicle. By knowing this information in advance, you won't have to worry about getting to the scrap yard and then realizing that you left an important piece of paperwork needed for the transaction at home, prompting a return trip.

Contact a company like U Pull & Pay to learn more about getting rid of your car.

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