Discovering Your Responsibility in Scrap Car Disposal
Once you’ve decided to get rid of your used or non-functioning scrap car, you must also realize your responsibilities in getting the vehicle from your garage/driveway to the lot of a scrap car removal company like Auto-Scrap. This is not to say that you will have to drive or tow the car to the lot yourself, but it is essential to realize that scrap car disposal is a process that requires careful attention at each step. To facilitate that process for you, Auto-Scrap has compiled a list of tasks and responsibilities you should fulfill before, during, and after the scrap car disposal process.
Step 1 – Do Your Research & Collect Your Paperwork
The first thing you’ll want to do when you’ve decided to embark on the scrap car disposal journey is to research the scrap car removal company you’ll be using. One good way to know if they are reliable is to peruse their website and read some user reviews. Of course, no business has a full 5-star rating, but if the average rating is high enough, you can be reasonably assured of the company’s dedication to customer satisfaction.
Once that is done, you should also research the value of your car by visiting sites like Carfax or AutoTrader. Getting a ballpark estimate will allow you to anticipate what amount of money you’ll be offered and weed out the companies who are trying to shortchange you.
Once that is done, you can begin collecting your vehicle’s paperwork, especially the registration, proof of ownership, and record of history (i.e. major accidents, modifications and repairs). Although not technically necessary to sell the car, having these documents on hand will greatly facilitate the process.
Step 2: Make the Call
Once you’ve done your research and collected your paperwork, you’re ready to make the call to a scrap car disposal company like Auto-Scrap. Following a quick phone interview where you’ll inform our customer service representative of the details of your car, (i.e. make, model, year, condition, etc.), you’ll receive your quote.
Should you accept, you can then book your towing date. Auto-Scrap employs an in-house team of towing experts who will collect your car from your home, free of charge!
It’s just that easy!
Step 3: Clean Out Your Car
Once your towing date is booked you’ll need to clean out your car of valuables, keepsakes, tools, and anything else you’d like to keep. Remember – once the scrap car disposal company tows your car away, anything in it will be lost forever, so it’s your responsibility to empty it of things like tire pumps, sports equipment, clothing, spare change, and mementos.
You should also clear the path in front, around, on top, and underneath your car as well. This will facilitate the towing crew removing your car from your garage or driveway easier and more quickly. Therefore, any storage containers or boxes, bicycles, or seasonal equipment like snow blowers or lawnmowers, should be cleared out of the way before the towing crew arrives.
Step 4: Collect Money for Your Scrap Car Disposal
Before our towing team leaves your premises, they will pay you, in cash, for your vehicle. At this point, the responsibility for your vehicle is with the scrap car disposal company…you can rest easy counting your money!
For more information on scrap car disposal, your responsibility therein, or to sell your car today, contact Auto-Scrap!