About six months ago, my cousin called me in a panic. His 2016 Honda Accord had just thrown a transmission code at 112,000 miles. The Continue reading
Yes. A car battery is worth $5 to $20 at a scrap yard due to its lead content. Auto parts stores also accept old batteries, Continue reading
Alloy wheels are worth $5 to $20 each as scrap aluminum, or $20 to $80 total for a set of four. As resale items, clean Continue reading
A transmission is worth $10 to $75 as scrap metal. As a used part, a working transmission brings $150 to $800 or more depending on Continue reading
A car engine is worth $50 to $400 as pure scrap metal, depending on its size and material composition. However, a running or rebuildable engine Continue reading
Catalytic converters are worth $50 to $800 depending on the vehicle type and precious metal content. Truck and SUV converters contain more material and bring Continue reading
Selling your catalytic converter separately can yield more money, but it comes with legal restrictions and practical challenges. Many states require proof of ownership or Continue reading
Interior trim, plastic components, worn tires, and standard steel wheels have the least scrap value. These parts contain cheap materials with little recycling value and Continue reading
The most valuable parts to remove and sell separately are the catalytic converter, engine, transmission, GPS or infotainment system, and alloy wheels. These components have Continue reading
The catalytic converter is typically the most valuable part on a junk car. It contains platinum, palladium, and rhodium, which are precious metals worth more Continue reading
Catalytic converters have the highest scrap value of any car part, often worth $100 to $500 or more due to their precious metal content. Engines, Continue reading
A salvage title indicates a vehicle was damaged and declared a total loss but can potentially be repaired and returned to the road. A junk Continue reading
Getting an abandoned vehicle title requires filing paperwork with your state DMV, attempting to notify the original owner, and waiting a mandatory period before claiming Continue reading
Junk car buyers purchase abandoned vehicles only after you’ve obtained legal ownership through your state’s abandoned vehicle process. Finding a car on your property doesn’t Continue reading
No. If your car has been repossessed, you no longer own it. The lender took possession and now controls the vehicle. You cannot sell something Continue reading
Some junk car buyers purchase vehicles with liens, but the lien must be satisfied before or during the sale. A lien means a lender has Continue reading
Generally, no. You need legal authority to sell a vehicle. If the title isn’t in your name, you must either get it transferred to you Continue reading
Selling a car without a title creates legal risks for both parties. You could face liability if ownership disputes arise later. The buyer risks purchasing Continue reading
Junkyards can buy cars without a title by using state-approved alternative processes. Each state has different rules about how salvage businesses can legally purchase vehicles Continue reading
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where an auto repair shop gave you unsatisfactory work? Did they refuse to compensate for the damages Continue reading
Seeing your ABS light turn on can be alarming, but it doesn’t always mean your brakes have failed. Learn the most common reasons your ABS Continue reading
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