You know it’s time to junk your car when…it's unsafe to drive because one or more parts are held together with duct tape or bailing wire, the cost of repairs is more than the car is worth or you simply have no other way to get rid of it. Sounds like a good joke, right? For someone who feels stuck with a clunker or wrecked vehicle, it can definitely feel like a bad joke. Butfor so many people who find themselves in this position, making the decision to sell your junk car for cash is the best option.

In the past, scrapping a car to get top dollar was a time a consuming and confusing process, but the pros at Junk Car Cash Out make it easy to reduce, reuse and recycle all of the materials to bring you top dollar. Get a Free Quote or give us a call today at 801-441-2766 to see what your junk car could be worth!

5 Smart Steps to Take When Selling Your Junk Car

So, when it's time to get rid of your 'baby' after years of memories and adventures, what steps should you take? The experts at Junk Car Cash Out in Utah recommend this easy-to-follow guide to help you prepare your old car or truck for it's final trip to the salvage yardand the steps you can take to get top dollar.

1. Choose a Trusted Junk Car Removal Service

With all of the necessary information in hand, it’s time to find the best local junk car removal service to give you the biggest return for the salvage of your vehicle. The experts at Junk Car Cash Out will give you an online or over-the-phone estimate based on the information you provide about the condition of your vehicle. Even if you don't think your car could be a candidate for our junk car-buying programyou may be surprised by how much your unwanted car or truck is worth. Our salvage experts will work quickly to give you a payout estimate and schedule a tow truck for free vehicle removal.

2. Gather Vital Information & Paperwork

There are a number of things to get in order before selling your junk car for cash. Your first money-saving move will be to take the vehicle off of your insurance policy. The next step and most important thing you need to do is  transfer your vehicle's title (if you have one) to the salvage company. This will prevent liability that may fall back on you since you are still in legal possession of the car. In addition, you will need to provide the following documentation and information to the salvage company:

 

3. Remove Personal Belongings

Some of us tend to accumulate a lot of things in our cars over time. Devote some time to take everything out of the vehicle. Go through the glove compartment, center console, bins, back seat, above the visors, the floorboards, and underfloor mats. By going through the entire car and throwing away what you don't want, you are ensuring that you do not leave any personal paperwork with sensitive information or valuable items behind. Also, take time to remove the license plates and visit DMV.Utah.gov or call 800-DMV-UTAH for information about surrendering your plates.

4. Use or Remove the Gas

If your vehicle is still running, you will want to use up the gasoline in the tank before you fully surrender it to the salvage company. They will need to drain all of the fluids before the salvage process begins. If your car or truck is not running,use a fuel-safe gas can or container and a siphon pump to safely drain the vehicle's gas tank. *Please note that there are dangers associated with manually siphoning gasoline. Dangers may include exposure to noxious fumes, the risk of swallowing gas and the risk of fire. If you have no other way to extract the gasoline, please use the utmost caution and take the correct safety measures with manual siphoning.

5. Remove Valuable Components for Resale

It is important to turn your vehicle over to the salvage company in the same condition that you described. Make sure that you leave all of the components that have been included in your quoted estimate. But there are a few valuable components that you can remove to make a few extra dollars. You can sell or use newer or expensive tires with a lot of treat left, simply replace them with balding tires on cheap rims. A new or almost new battery also has a resale value or can replace another vehicle's old battery. For those who know what they're doing, you can remove valuable stereo or GPS systems for re-use or resale.

Don't Waste Another Day, Get Top Dollar for Your 'Bucket of Bolts' from Junk Car Cash Out

The professionals at Junk Car Cash Out will work with you to provide a strong return for your junk vehicle. We've made getting rid of that 'old jalopyquick and easy with free removal and same-day, on-the-spot cash payoutsContact Junk Car Cash Out today to see what we can do for your bottom line with our environmentally-conscience automotive salvage processes. Give us a call today at 801-441-2766 for a free quote.

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