Auto Salvage SAS
Sep 6

How to sell to car salvage companies

Neglected or ageing cars that need pricey repair work or just don’t work constantly have pros in the car restoration and repair industry on the look out for parts for restoration of old vehicles for re-sale. Car salvage companies purchase them and sell the functional parts where as junkyards scrap totally written off cars which are worthless.

Consider your inoperable auto as a tax deduction item

Just in case you fail to come across a purchaser and the car is useless for parts too, consider giving it away to a non profit organization or your preferred charity and treat this good deed as a tax deduction matching the vahicles' value!


Locate a good car salvage company

When you think how to sell your car  the first thing to do is look for a car salvage company that will give you money for your inoperable car. You can find them online or in the papers. Alternatively you can locate an independent buyer using the internet. Once you find an interested buyer, you need to consider the area they are located in as you may have to deliver the car to the buyer and factor in towing costs to the total worth you generate from the sale.

Do your homework for best results

Before you see your car it’s a good idea to visit a car salvage auction and see the bidding and purchase value for various cars. Used car dealers are often the most common participants of such auctions as they are in the second hand car business and know what to look for in a used car. This will help you assess the worth of your car.

Sell parts instead of the whole car

You can sell the car as a whole or in parts. To find interested buyers, use the local paper, bulletin boards and online periodicals to advertise. Do not attempt to dismantle the car yourself if you are not familiar with cars and the dynamics. It is best to get the assistance of a mechanic or better yet, let the buyer disassemble the parts of his choice.

Go online

To fetch a good price take into account advertising online or market your car and its parts on eBay. But make sure you are familiar with the functions and procedures of online auctions as you don’t want to end up paying for extras or lose a deal because you don’t know how the system works. A little effort will ensure you get the maximum value for your vehicle.