How to Get the Most Out of a Junk Car Removal

The inevitable end of a car’s life can leave a motorist wondering what to do with their vehicle. Although several options are available for junk car removal, the most popular (and potentially lucrative) are selling to a private buyer, trading in at a dealership, and/or selling to a scrapyard like Kenny U-Pull. 

Each of these options carries both benefits and drawbacks. Engaging in one over the other depends on a variety of factors including the car’s make, model, and overall condition, as well as your financial situation and the time you wish to spend finding a buyer. Here are some of the pros and cons to consider when exploring your options for junk car removal.

Option 1: Selling Privately

Selling your car privately is your best option if your car is a classic or collector’s model, or stands apart for some reason (like having low mileage). These desirable traits can fetch top-tier prices from collectors and motor enthusiasts desperate to add your old junker to their collection or get a good deal on a fairly new car. 

Even if your car isn’t a collector’s item, but is still running and is in fairly good condition, you can consider selling it privately at a price that seems comfortable for you. However, be prepared for the sales process to be somewhat laborious and time-consuming. First, you’ll have to prep the car for the ads, including repairs, cleaning, and taking pics. Then, you’ll have to draft the ad and post it, carving out time from weeknights and weekdays to meet with potential buyers. 

Although you may be able to find a buyer who will meet your price, the process may take weeks, months, or even years. If you’re willing to wait that long to maximize your profit, selling privately could be a viable option. 

Option 2: The Dealership Trade-In

Another viable option for junk car removal is to trade in your car at the dealership. Provided it is in decent shape and functional, trading in your car can knock off a few thousand dollars (or a few hundred if the car is not working) from the price of a new model. 

Although quick and relatively easy to perform, trading-in has its drawbacks in that dealerships will always seek to undervalue your car to maximize their profit. Although taxable incentives for trade-ins can sweeten the deal, it may not be enough to make the whole transaction worth it. It’s best to consider a trade-in if you want to get rid of your car fast and aren’t too concerned with how much you can knock down the price on your new one. 

Option 3: Junk Car Removal by Selling to a Scrap Yard

The quickest and most efficient way to engage in junk car removal is to sell to a scrap yard like Kenny U-Pull. Scrap yards buy cars in all conditions, as even a non-functioning car is a treasure trove of reusable and recyclable materials that scrap yards can repurpose and resell. 

As a seller, your car is worth top dollar to a scrap yard, which will pay anywhere between $200-$1000 for a junk car depending on the make, model, and condition. Better yet, scrap yards like Kenny U-Pull have their own in-house towing crews who will pick up your junk car free of charge and pay you, in cash, on the same day of the pick-up. 

If you want your junk car removed fast and for fast cash, selling to a scrap yard is your best bet!

Contact Kenny U-Pull now to receive an estimate for your car and book a date for your junk car removal!