How do I sell my junk car?

Deciding how and where to sell your junk car takes thought and work. There are many resources and options to help you---from Internet sites to used car lots. Check out the Kelley Blue Book to know how much your car is worth. Before you can turn over your title, ensure it is free of liens or taxes. Stop your car insurance after you sell your car.

Resources

If you are not interested in going the route of finding a private buyer, contact CarMax to see if it is willing to buy your car. Do not go the route of consignment shops or pawnshops---they might ask you for storage fees and you might still have to carry car insurance.

Caralternative.com tows your car and sells it at an auction. The car must be on wheels, however. Do not expect to make much money; it takes a commission and generally offers low prices. Allen Prices' Used Car Values has free towing in exchange for travel coupons. It does not pick up in Mississippi or Michigan. If your car is not running or in pieces, eBay is the answer. Alternatively, used car part dealers in your local area might also be interested in the parts of your car. Another option is if your car has been totaled is to sell it as scrap metal to a recycling center.

Donating Option

Should you decide not to sell your car, many charitable organizations have programs that accept donations of cars as a way to raise money to help underprivileged people. You get a tax-deductible receipt. This option can sometimes be easier than trying to sell your car because you do not have to advertise or look for a buyer. You simply have the car towed to the charitable organization. Car4Charities gives the gross income to worthy needs. It gives 65 percent of the sales price to the charity that you choose. Some charity donations do not give this much to their causes. Before you donate, get specific information of what percentage they really donate. Junk My Car is a free towing service that will remove your car anywhere in the United States or Canada (see "Resources").

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Knowledgehound.com: What To Do with a Junk Car, Truck, RV, ATV or Boat

Cashforjunkcars: Pick-n-Pull Cash for Junk Cars

Junkyards.com: Safe Junk Car Removal

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Reviews.ebay.com: Selling a Junk Car

Youtube.com: Sell Your Junk Car Today

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