| The first thing you need to do is call the auto | | | | them. You should only have the car towed if it is |
| salvage companies in your area. Ask them how | | | | not in drivable condition. If you do have to tow |
| much they pay for junk cars. Scrap metal usually | | | | your junk car be sure to check on the towing |
| sells by the pound. Most cars have a sticker in the | | | | laws in your town, you do not want to get a |
| drivers' door that tells the weight of the vehicle. | | | | ticket. |
| By reading this you can get an idea of how much | | | | Before you commit to any action, you should |
| cash you will get for your junk car. | | | | always call several salvage yards and get price |
| When you contact the salvage yard, ask them | | | | quotes before deciding on a specific yard. You |
| what they require as far as buying a junk car. | | | | want to sell your car to the one that pays the |
| Many places ask that you remove the wheels and | | | | most. Keep in mind that the price of scrap metal |
| tires before bringing them in. They sometimes | | | | fluctuates. It may sell high today and be |
| require that the gas tanks have been removed as | | | | considerably less tomorrow. |
| well. Some will accept them without the removal | | | | Finally, if you hold any entrepreneur values, scrap |
| of wheels and tires, but you will receive a less | | | | metal can be a very beneficial business. If you |
| amount for your vehicle. | | | | know anybody who is trying get rid of their junk |
| You need to find out if they will pick the car up or | | | | cars, you can actually buy it from them for |
| if you need to bring it in. Depending on your area | | | | cheap, and re-sell it to the junk yard and make a |
| they may be willing to pick it up, but most often | | | | profit off of it. This is a great way to earn some |
| they will pay more if you bring your junk car to | | | | extra cash. |