Whether it has been sitting in your garage for a few months or years or has just recently broken down completely, you may have decided that it is time to sell your old car. Instead of selling to a private buyer or taking it to a scrapyard, you may be considering offering it to a junk car buyer.

However, if you have never done this before, you may be wondering what you can do to get the most money for your vehicle. Below are a couple of tips to help you get a good price when it comes time to sell your old vehicle.

1.  Research the Worth of the Car

One thing that you should do before you ever contact a buyer about your junk car is do your research. Even if the vehicle is beyond repair, each make and model will have its own value. Knowing the range for this value can help you when it comes to setting a price.

Along with this knowledge, you should also find out what buyers in your area are typically paying for junk vehicles such as yours. You can look in the classified ads or even call various used car dealers or scrapyards to find out the average going price.

2.  Make Your Car a Little More Presentable

Once you have an idea of how much you would like to receive for your vehicle, the next thing you should do is to make it as presentable as possible even if you know that it will eventually be scrapped. The better the car looks, the more money you are likely to receive.

While you do not have to give it a new paint job or repair the upholstery, simple steps such as cleaning the interior, washing the exterior, and spraying a little air freshener inside the car can help make it more appealing to a potential buyer.

When you take the time to properly research your vehicle and take steps to make it look more presentable, you help increase your chances of getting a fair price on the car without chasing away any potential buyers. Contact a junk car buyer in your area for more information about what they look for when purchasing older vehicles and to learn more about the process of selling your vehicle to them and any requirements or laws you will need to follow to transfer your vehicle's ownership.