What to Do with An Old Car
Just because something’s old, doesn’t mean it’s worthless. We’re not just talking about antiques, either: we’re talking about regular old cars. Even if your vehicle has seen better days, there’s no reason to assume that it isn’t worth any cash. In fact, you may be surprised by how much you could earn if you sell your junk car.
Depending on the age and condition of your vehicle, there are different options available to you when it comes to getting rid of it (and potentially cashing in on it). Keep reading to find out more.
Trade Your Vehicle In at a Dealership
When it comes to trading in your car, a lot depends on what shape your vehicle is in and how high the demand for it is in your area. If there’s high demand for your particular car in your local region, you may be able to get a decent amount of value out of it a a trade-in.
However, it’s much more likely that you’ll be a bit disappointed by the trade-in value of your car. Dealerships traditionally offer much less for a car in decent shape than you could get if you sold it to a private party. On top of this, any vehicle that comes even remotely close to the “junk car” category isn’t the sort of thing that a dealership is going to be interested in. Additionally, it’s worth remembering that getting a new car is likely going to be pricey, meaning that the low value of your trade-in may not offset the purchase price of your new vehicle by much.
Donate Your Junk Car
If you’re looking to do a good deed and save some cash at the same time, you might consider donating your junk car. The first step in this direction involves finding a local charitable organization or nonprofit that might be interested in taking the donation. Next, you’ll need to ensure that they’re a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Otherwise, you won’t be able to deduct the donation on your taxes.
Of course, the only way that you can deduct a vehicle donation from your taxes is if you opt to itemize your deductions — something that many Americans don’t do. If you don’t itemize your federal tax deductions, there’s no real tax benefit to donating your junk car.
Part It Out
Depending on the make and model of your vehicle — and the condition of the parts under the hood — it may make sense to dismantle your car and sell it part by part. Some parts are worth quite a bit of cash, even when they’re used.
Taking your car apart one piece at a time is only really worth it if individual parts are in fairly good shape, though. Also, don’t forget to account for the amount of time involved in this approach. It may not pay off in the end.
Sell Your Junk Car to a Junk Car Buyer
The best option of all is often to simply sell your junk car to a national junk car buyer. At Junk A Car, we pay top dollar for junk cars no matter what shape they’re in. To find out how much your junk car is worth, visit our website.
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FIND YOUR CAR'S VALUE!
This following list is an average of the cars that we have purchased in your area. The actual value of your vehicle may be higher or lower than the average. Your car could be worth substantially more! Call now to get a quote.
Vehicle | Minimum Paid | Maximum Paid |
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1996 oldsmobille LSS | 285 | 285 |
2006 Ford Freestar | 250 | 1000 |
1990 Isuzu Pickup | 75 | 400 |
1992 Ford Explorer | 50 | 400 |
1999 Toyota Corolla | 50 | 750 |
1985 Suburu Forester | 200 | 200 |
1987 Honda Accord | 100 | 365 |
1993 Chevrolet Astro | 100 | 425 |
2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo | 125 | 400 |
1993 Isuzu Rodeo | 50 | 350 |
1981 GMC C/K 3500 Series | 200 | 200 |
1997 Isuzu Oasis | 200 | 325 |
1994 pontiac sunfire | 300 | 300 |
2004 Jeep Liberty | 350 | 1750 |
2000 Volkswagen Cabrio | 200 | 500 |
1998 Oldsmobile Aurora | 200 | 350 |
2002 Toyota Tundra | 200 | 1000 |
1993 Toyota Previa | 110 | 350 |
1988 mercury cougar | 100 | 280 |
1997 Honda CR-V | 200 | 505 |
1999 Subaru Forester | 150 | 500 |
1990 Geo Prizm | 100 | 300 |
1996 Mercury Cougar | 100 | 375 |
2003 Pontiac Aztek | 250 | 500 |
1990 Chevrolet Chevy Van | 100 | 400 |
1993 Lexus ES 300 | 100 | 450 |
1987 Chevrolet Astro | 100 | 355 |
1991 Buick Regal | 100 | 400 |
2003 Kia Optima | 200 | 525 |
1998 Chevrolet Camaro | 200 | 350 |
1991 Nissan Truck | 150 | 350 |
1996 Toyota Avalon | 100 | 400 |
2004 Dodge Durango | 100 | 2100 |
2004 Mitsubishi Lancer | 250 | 500 |
2007 Mitsubishi Eclipse | 500 | 750 |
1986 Honda Accord | 100 | 310 |
1973 Ambassor | 220 | 220 |
1989 Pontiac Bonneville | 80 | 385 |
2006 Suzuki Verona | 400 | 400 |
1995 Infiniti Q45 | 200 | 475 |
1994 Ford Explorer | 75 | 425 |
1967 Pontiac Tempes | 200 | 200 |
1995 Ford Windstar | 100 | 450 |
2002 Saab 40611 | 200 | 425 |
1989 Nissan 240SX | 200 | 350 |
2004 Dodge Neon SRT-4 | 250 | 1000 |
1992 Mazda MX-3 | 150 | 325 |
2002 Infiniti G20 | 200 | 605 |
1983 Mercedes-Benz 300-Class | 150 | 300 |
2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500HD | 250 | 700 |
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