If your pride and joy is getting near the end of its life and you have little choice but to send her to the big garage in the sky, you can actually make more than the price the car breaker gives you for a scrap vehicle.
Here are a few tips to turn a profit from an old car.
Remove The Sound System
If you are selling your car to a scrap dealer, they won’t worry if the stereo is missing and you can sell the system on a Facebook group. A good player, pre-amp and speakers is very easy to sell and if you are someone who enjoys fine music, you probably have a high-end system. Companies that buy scrap cars for cash Campbelltown or locals from other cities go to when it’s time to get rid of their old cars don’t care if the sound system is missing. The great thing about selling a car for scrap is that you can remove components. If you have a full complement of tools, you can remove items at your leisure, ready for the collection.
Search Online For A Car For Cash Company
In order to get the best price for your old car, search with Google for a company that buys old cars for top cash prices. They buy any vehicle and will collect the car within the hour and you receive top price, plus they handle the deregistration, which is ideal. There are quite a few car for cash outfits wherever you live and using Google, you can compare and take the best deal available. You can book a free assessment, when a dealer turns up at your house and takes a look at the vehicle, making you an offer.
Remove Specific Components
Things like the catalytic converter, the radiator, alternator and a/c compressor are all valuable items that you could sell privately. Of course, a lot depends on the make and model of the vehicle; walk around the car and see what looks good and what doesn’t. The engine has many peripherals that might be worth removing – water pump, carburretors, alternator, cooling radiator and many other components.
Tyres & Rims
If the car is being scrapped, the dealer would probably use a grab truck to lift the car onto the bed of the truck and in that case, you could remove the wheels and tyres, if they have enough tread left for a resell. You do need to check with the buyer that they will accept a wheel-less vehicle, but most are fine with that.
Engine/Gearbox
If the engine and gearbox are sound, there’s nothing stopping you disconnecting everything and removing the entire power unit. Then the gearbox is accessible and you can get a good price if you can find a private buyer. Of course, selling a power unit means ‘sold as seen’; you don’t have to give any warranty. Many car owners are looking for a replacement power unit and transmission, all you need to do is find a buyer near you.
Some people would not have the patience to mess about removing parts from an old vehicle, yet there is money to be made if you remove the right components. If the car is sitting on the driveway, you have all the time in the world to set about removing key components. Check with the car for cash company before actually removing any components.
If you would like to find out how much your old car is worth, search with Google for a car for cash company that services your area and set the wheels in motion.
