Getting rid of your junk car isn't as simple as driving it to the junk yard and getting a check. Below are items to consider so you make your selling process a lot smoother. Or you can call a company like Kirkland Motors - We buy junk cars in Georgia.
You will need it to be clean of everything but the metal if you are going to sell your car for just scrap metal. That means removing all of the fluids and wires inside. Drain everything you can think of, and have it flushed out if you know someone who can do that. You should also take out the seats, radio, engine, oil pan, steering column and just about anything else you can consider of. You need to just have metal on the car and nothing else. Most scrap places won't accept cars that are not stripped.
When you remove the actual parts to sell, be sure to move them carefully. Components like the engine, wheels, transmission and brakes can all be sold as parts instead of metal.
You need to figure out your car scrap value ahead of time so you know that you are getting a good deal. You could try looking up other parts for sale online similar to yours and see what they are going for. You could also call different junkyards in the state to see how much they would pay for the parts you have. If there are a lot of different prices floating around, you can at least learn where to take your parts.
Assess the damage to the car and determine the Blue Book value of the vehicle. Arm yourself with as much information as you can about the condition of the vehicle. When you shop around for prices, you may be asked a lot of questions about the car, including what damage it has, does it run, what is wrong with it and more. If possible, consider repairing some damage to the car to make it road worthy. Vehicles that drive are worth far more than vehicles that don't, and some junkyards may charge you to pick it up from your location.
Call all the junkyards in your area but also make sure to call those in nearby cities. You may find substantially different prices, making a longer drive worth the extra money. Some yards don't pay anything for vehicles that they have to pick up, while others will pay a substantial amount depending on the make, model and what is wrong with the car. It's best to call several junkyards and compare prices. Having a list of damages can make this process smoother as well.
If you have a lot of sellable parts parts from your car, you can sell them yourself for good money. You may be able to sell car scrap on eBay, or post an ad for your parts on Craigslist.
If all of the above sound more like a hassle than your willing to deal with then consider calling someone to haul off your junk vehicle. There are plenty out there, but I would like to recommend Kirkland Motors. The team at Kirkland Motors are timely, professional, and courteous. We buy junk cars in Georgia. They will come and tow away your junk vehicle and pay you cash on site.