Is your car beyond the point of repair? If so, you might be thinking of getting rid of it. There are several ways you can get rid of your junk car and get some fast cash simultaneously, but today I want to emphasize the easiest way to go about it.
The first and more difficult options are taking your car to the local scrap yard yourself where you might be able to get some cash for the scrap metal and auto parts. You can also list your car for sale on local marketplaces like Kijiji Autos. But these ways aren’t as easy as the following method.
You may not be aware of this but most towing companies offer a cash for car service also known as junk car removal or scrap car pick up. In my years working in the automotive industry I’ve seen thousands of cars come and go this way. A good car will last you up to 30 years, but after that it may become a headache to maintain. That’s why there’s no shame in looking up something like junk car removal Victoria BC, for example, to find a cash for cars company near you. You can expect anywhere from $80 to $1,200 for you junk car depending on the condition.
In a previous post I talked about when you should repair or sell your car, and I highly suggest reading that post if you’re still unsure whether or not you want to sell your car for scraps or attempt to repair it. Essentially, if the cost of repair is more than the value of the vehicle, then it makes more sense to sell it than repair it, but I got into way more detail.
In my experience I’ve scrapped four cars in my life. Once as a teenager where I got a measly $200 for my Buick. Again in college when I got $130 for a Toyota truck, and then twice more later in life when I thought it was easier to order junk car removal than attempt to repair a vehicle or sell it myself.
So, to conclude, the easy way to get cash for your junk car is to search for a junk car removal/cash for cars company near you. Every city should have at least several companies that provide this service. Another term for this service is auto wrecker, and some companies only offer auto wrecker service and don’t even offer towing. And another thing I love about doing this is not only can you get your car off you hands and get some easy cash at the same time, you can relax knowing your car will be properly recycled by professionals. It’s the best, easiest way to go about it, and now you know!
All the best.