Where to get the highest value for my junk cars?

Yes, you are in the right place , we will make sure to get you the highest value for your old junk cars.

how do I know if I have a “junk” car?

A junk car is damaged beyond repair. There are many ways your can get cash for you “Junk” car.

But in-order to do that you need to determine if your car is junk first. It is important to do some research on the value of your car and car parts, in order to understand the market value. You can perform this assessment by deducting repairs, missing parts, functionality, and condition of the car. Kelley Blue Book and the CarFax are both great resources to help you determine your car’s market value.

This assessment will provide you a baseline for the market value of your car for negotiations. Even if your car is totalled, but has working parts (either rare or commonly used), you might be better off somewhere that’s not a scrapyard. Having a unique car is another reason you might do better outside a wrecking yard. If you find that you have indispensable car parts, then consider parting out your car and selling part by part. Parts like your radio, rims, AC system, windshield wiper arms, battery, doors, fenders, catalytic converters, or a GPS system can be resold on online marketplaces, like eBay, and Facebook.

However, keep in mind that parting out your car is challenging if you do not have the right tools. Not to mention the labor and time it requirement. It is important that the parts are disassembled properly by a professional. Any damage to the parts could depreciate its re-sale value. Following the extensive labour, you’ll need to go into doing inventory, pricing, and selling the parts individually. This process will take time and after the most expensive parts are sold, consider what remaining value (if any) the gutted frame may hold. Getting rid of an empty body and frame may also be trickier than you think.

However, if you determined that your car is indeed a junk car, then the next question to ask yourself would be; how much can I expect to get for my scrap metal?

Scrap prices vary from day to day, just like a car’s market value. Scrap Monster is a solid resource (typically gives you price per pound). You should be prepared to accept around $0.01 for every pound of steel, $0.28 and up for every pound of aluminum, and about $0.51 for each pound of insulated copper wire.

You can research about the scarp yards in your area and confirm that your yard is properly licensed.

To ensure you’re protecting yourself from possible liabilities, including fraudulent payments, through research is key prior to making a decision on the yard. It’s also possible to be sued for improper transfer of a motor vehicle, so it’s worth taking the extra minute to confirm legitimacy. Reading reviews on accredited websites or asking for references is always a good idea.

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A good question to ask the scrap yard “Will you have to pay for junk car removal, or drop my car off?”

If your car is totalled, this could cost you a more money that expected. However, some yards will tow for free, and some charge a fee for junk car removal. They might ask you to arrange delivery yourself, which could be significant in terms of effort or cash, depending on where you are in proximity to the salvage yard.

Once you find the right scrap yard, it is time to get your car and documents ready. Following are steps to take:

1: Know the legal requirements of your Province, since they vary.

2:Remove license plates and have your car title ready to sign over.

3: Grab your personal belongings from your car.

4: Check the glove box, trunk, consoles, under the seats, etc.

5: If you have a decent amount of gas in the tank, you could siphon that out too.

SmartScrap pays cash for junk cars

If you’re looking for an easier junk-car-removal alternative, smart scrap loves junk cars and we pay on the spot. Just answer a few questions about your car and we generate five offers based on market value from five different SmartScrap Partners” Scrapyards, Used Car Buyers, Couriers” . (Our Team will Make sure to get you the highest pay out , that is how we make money and run our business to pay you the highest possible price so we can charge our partners the percentage .) You have five days to accept our offer and then we’ll send our partner to pick up your car for free. No research, no haggling, no stress, no hoops, no tricks. SmartScrap is the newer, better, easier, faster, Secure  way to sell that junk car and free up your drive way for the shiny limbo 🙂 .

Get your instant offer in minutes right here.

We work with a lot of junkyards in your neighbourhood and across the country so that you don’t have to do this kind of legwork or worry about negotiating. When you sell your car with SmartScrap, we make it faster, easier, and awesome—with instant offers, and free pickup on our partners!

What is a totaled car or total loss vehicle?

Owning a car almost always has its ups and downs. One of the most major downers is, of course, accidents, which happen even to the best drivers in the best cars.

After an accident, your insurance company will want to gauge the severity of the damage, whether your car is worth repairing, and if it might now be considered a “total loss.” Let’s explore what that means.

what is a totaled car?

A “totaled car” or “total loss vehicle” is unrepairable, or if it is, the total cost for its repair will be more than the estimated value of the vehicle. However, the criteria for determining totaled cars vary from state to state. For instance, some states consider a vehicle damaged by over 70 percent of its value to be a total loss vehicle.

what are your options?

Whether you have been involved in an accident or your car has simply served its time, no one wants a useless, totaled car sitting around taking up space. Fortunately, all is not lost—here are some options.

let the insurance company have it

Depending on your state and how your insurance company operates, you can ask your insurer to pay you for the total loss vehicle. Depending on the rules and regulations, your insurance company can either replace your totaled car with a comparable one that runs or offer you a cash payment approximately equivalent to your total loss vehicle.

The risk you take with this option is that you’re basically paying for convenience and often don’t get what your car is worth. You can always challenge your insurer’s offer, but you know how it is with stuff like this—the process is pretty tedious. Additionally, if you still owe a car loan to your lender, that adds a whole other layer of complication.

drive it anyway (be careful!)

In some cases, total loss vehicles are still drivable. Getting comprehensive insurance for a total loss vehicle can definitely be a challenge, and oftentimes driving a car that’s been deemed “totaled” is not exactly enjoyable or safe. We’d say you should not do it, but is it possible sometimes? Yes.

sell that baby

While it is true that not ALL totaled cars can be resold, reselling your total loss vehicle is generally your most viable option. If your car model can be resold after being declared totaled, we’d go ahead and grab the offer with both hands.

First, you answer about a dozen questions about your vehicle and, bam, you get a for-real, no-pressure cash offer, which you can take your time and think about for seven whole days. If you accept, you’ll create an account, schedule your free pickup, and get your money on the spot.

what is a salvage title?

When a car suffers significant enough damage, the DMV swaps out its regular title for a special “salvage” title, basically to indicate the severity of the condition to any future buyer (which, as you can imagine, typically makes it harder to sell—you know, unless you’re selling to www.smartscrap.ca). Salvage titles also generally reduce a car’s value. Often, a vehicle with a salvage title has been involved in a significant accident, but other types of damage are also possible, like:

  • Hail damage
  • Theft recovery
  • Vandalism
  • Flood damage
  • Non-repairable damages

Cars with salvage titles are extra-hard to sell mostly because getting a car loan and getting the car insured are both hard, plus you have minimal resale options when you buy a car with a salvage title.

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and there you have it

In conclusion, friends, a totaled car is one that has been badly damaged and cannot be repaired at a reasonable cost. While some totaled cars are still drivable, it’s not super cool or safe to drive them around. At the point a car is totaled, drivable or not, most people would say disposing of it, if possible, is your best option.

And with smartscrap, a totaled car is not a total bummer. We take the hassle out of selling a (very) used car—with real instant offers, flexible free pickup, and fast cash (usually check).

Don’t cry because it’s over; smile because you’re getting a bunch of cash for a car you don’t want anymore. Contact us today to get an instant offer.