When a vehicle stops running or is badly damaged, people often assume that the vehicle no longer has any resale value. After all, not very many people are in the market for a beat-up old clunker that won't even get them from point A to point B. However, before you make the decision to turn your old junk car into an overpriced flower pot, you should know that it is still possible for you to turn your junk car into cold hard cash. While you may not be able to find a private buyer for your junk car, it is still possible to sell your car to a local scrapyard. In fact, with the help of the tips below, you can count on bringing home a decent amount of cash in exchange for what you may have assumed was nothing more than a hunk of junk. 

Look For Scrap Yards That Specialize In Auto Wrecking

While nearly all scrap yards are willing to purchase full vehicles, some scrap yards that do not specialize in auto wrecking may pay a flat rate for the weight of your vehicle. Since your vehicle is made up of many different materials rather than one type of metal, these scrap yards will typically pay you a rate that is designated for the least valuable material.

Scrap yards that specialize in junk cars are a whole different story. Rather than paying you the same rate for your junk car as they would pay for random pieces of scrap metal, these junkyards will pay you according to the actual value of your vehicle. As a result, most people will find that they can take home considerably more cash by choosing to sell their car to a scrap yard that specifically deals with this type of transaction. 

Take The Time To Research Your Vehicle

When contacting a scrap yard about selling your junk car, you can expect them to ask a variety of questions. For instance, they will inquire about:

• the make and model of your vehicle,
• the type of engine your vehicle has,
• what condition the tires on your vehicle are in,
• and whether or not your vehicle has aluminum or steel alloy wheels.

They may also inquire about any aftermarket additions to the vehicle. If you do not know the answers to these questions already, you will want to take a few minutes to research your vehicle. This is very important since your ability to answer these questions accurately will have an impact on how much your junk car is worth. 

For more information about selling junk cars, contact a local scrapyard, like Texas Motor.