How to sell your car

It’s time to get rid of that eyesore cluttering your driveway! If you are wondering "how do I sell my car?" then keep reading for the perfect solution.

What you want…

To get rid of your car and do it in a safe and responsible manner, get a good value for your non-operable car, not spend money on it before a resale, and not to have to tow it anywhere.

How to get it all…

For hassle free and responsible disposal of an inoperable or dying car, use the services of a reputable car salvage company.

You want to ensure that the dealer is reputable and the title on your car is for salvage only. The dealer must have insurance coverage to cover any accidental damage that might occur when they are towing the car away. The simplest way to locate a dealer is to go online, or look in the phone directory or better yet ask your repair garage for references on reputable car salvage dealerships.

Once you have located a company all you need to do is ask them for a quote - the amount will depend on the condition of the vehicle - and once the necessary paperwork is done, they can then tow away the car.

Car salvage demystified

You may wonder why there is such a demand for salvaged cars - most people think used and dying cars are worth nothing. Remember the car is made of functional parts. Some of them can be salvaged and refitted in similar models.

Cars sold to a car salvage company are provided salvage titles. These are generally cars that would cost more to repair than they are worth themselves. So it’s best to just sell them off and reclaim whatever amount you can generate from them.

The used car parts industry is massive and your salvaged car is used by dealers to be farmed for parts. For someone who owns a similar model such as yours and has had an accident, your car parts suddenly become invaluable as they can use them to repair their car.

There are also car enthusiasts who restore cars as a hobby and even as a business. They are always on a look for a good salvage deal as the low initial investment means that their expenses are minimum and they can get a good profit on reselling a fixed car. When you sell your car, it is generally repaired and resold or the parts are removed to build a new car.

Get the best deal

Shop around for the best deal by advertising online, in your local paper, through posters and also try to get the word out to vintage car enthusiasts.