Got a Junk Car? 4 Questions That Will Help You Get Ready to Sell It

If you're going to sell your junk car, now's the time to make sure you've got everything in order. Selling your junk car gets it out of your yard. Selling your junk car also puts some extra cash in your pocket. If you've never sold a junk car before, read the list provided below. Here are four questions that will help you prepare for the process. 

Have You Appraised Your Car's Value? 

Now that you've decided to sell your junk car, one of the first things you need to do is appraise the value. If you don't know the value of your car, now's the time to take care of that, as you could be leaving money on the table. This is especially true if you sell your car for less than it's worth.

You have a couple of options when it comes to selling your junk car. If your car's only worth a couple hundred dollars, you can sell it to a salvage yard or junk car buyer. But, if your car is worth a bit more, you can try to sell it to a private party first. 

Have You Gotten Several Estimates?

If you've decided to sell your junk car to a junkyard, or auto wrecking company, be sure to get a couple of estimates first. Many people think that all junkyards and wrecking companies pay the same price for junk cars. But, that's not necessarily the case. Some junkyards and wrecking companies might pay a bit more for your car. This is especially true if they're running low on inventory, or if your car is in demand. 

Have You Gathered All Documents?

If you're ready to sell your junk car, make sure you have your documents in order. Most wrecking companies want you to have all the paperwork in order before they'll buy your junk car. This means you need to have the title in hand when they come to pick up your car. If there's other documentation for your car, be sure to have that on hand as well. If you don't have the paperwork, visit your local DMV before you call the wrecking company. 

Have You Cleaned Out the Car?

If you've taken care of all the details listed above, there's still one more thing you need to do. You need to clean out the car. If you haven't done that yet, now's the time to take care of that task. If you leave personal items behind, you won't be able to get them back once the wrecking company tows your car away. To make sure you have everything, give your car one more look before the tow truck arrives.