Whether it’s for sentimental reasons, ignorance of the scrap car industry and its workings, or just plain laziness, many people seem content to house their old scrap car in the garage or driveway for years on end. Instead of holding on to that useless clunker taking up valuable space on your property, why not sell it to Auto-Scrap and make some quick cash? The process is easy and efficient, requires only a fraction of effort on your part, and puts cash in your pocket faster than you can count it! Simply read the following guide to learn how to engage in the scrap car process and collect your cash today!

STEP ONE: Research

The first thing you’ll want to do is research the value of the scrap car you want to sell. Even an old clunker is worth something in used parts and raw materials, and sites like Carfax and Edmunds can give you a ballpark figure of what to expect as a quote.

Next, you’ll want to research the scrap car removal company you’ll be doing business with. Aside from word of mouth from trusted sources like friends, family, and colleagues, check user reviews on the company’s site, as well as 3rd-party sites like Yelp or Google Reviews. Keeping in mind that no business has a perfect, 5-star rating, you can rest assured of the company’s trustworthiness and reliability if a majority of the ratings are upper-tier.

STEP 2: Collect & Call

Once you have researched your scrap car’s worth and the company you wish to do business with, you’re ready to make the call to your scrap car removal company.  Before you do so, however, it’s a good idea to collect a few documents related to your car, namely: 

• your license, 
• the car’s registration, 
• proof of ownership, 
• insurance information, 
• a record of the vehicle’s history, and 
• documentation of any major repairs or modifications.

When you call a scrap car company like Auto-Scrap for a quick phone interview, our customer service representatives will ask you a series of questions regarding your car, such as its make, model, condition, etc. Having this paperwork on hand will facilitate the evaluation process, giving us a guide and a more accurate way to estimate your vehicle’s worth.

Once the phone interview is completed, you will receive your quote. Should you accept, you can book your towing date and move on to the next step!

STEP 3: Clean Out Your Scrap Car

With your towing date booked, you’re now ready to empty your car of tools, sports equipment, clothing, valuables, keepsakes, and mementos. Remember that once the towing crew leaves your house, anything in that old clunker is lost for good, so do a thorough clean of the car for things you’d like to keep. It makes sense to start with the trunk, then work your way into the car by checking the glove compartment, doors, center console, and between and under the seats. 

You should also clear a path to your car so that the towing crew can remove it quickly and safely. So clear any boxes, containers, seasonal equipment, or bicycles that may be surrounding your car in the garage or driveway out of the way!

STEP 4: Collect Cash for Your Old Clunker!

Our towing crew will pay you, in cash, on the day they pick up your car. The last step in our guide is to enjoy your money in your newly spacious garage or driveway!

For more information on the scrap car removal process or to sell your old clunker today, contact Auto-Scrap!