While you may view that junk car sitting in your backyard or driveway as nothing more than an eyesore, the truth is that your junk car can still be worth a good amount of cash. In fact, the process of turning your junk car into cash is typically fast and easy. Best of all, the three simple tips outlined below can help you to secure the most cash possible when selling your old junk vehicles. 

Sell To A Specialized Junk Car Removal Service

If you call around, you will find that just about every junkyard in town is willing to buy junk cars. However, the amount of money they are willing to offer will vary dramatically. This is because while some scrapyards treat your vehicle like any other piece of scrap metal, scrapyards that specialize in dealing with junk cars know that your vehicle is worth more than just a standard piece of scrap metal. This extra value comes from the fact that not only can the frame be recycled like traditional scrap metal, but many of the parts may be able to be sold to individuals who are looking for replacement parts for their own vehicles. Consequently, choosing to sell to a company that specializes in buying junk cars will often result in a higher selling price. 

Familiarize Yourself With The Specifics Of Your Vehicle

When contacting a company that buys junk cars you should expect them to ask you a series of questions regarding your vehicle. These questions will cover basic information such as year, make, and model. However, they will also cover more specific information like what kind of engine the vehicle has and whether the vehicle has aluminum or alloy wheels. The answers to these questions will greatly influence how much money the buyer is willing to offer. Knowing the answer to these questions will not only help you to get an accurate quote but also allow you to avoid leaving money on the table simply because you do not know what you have in your possession. 

Locate The Vehicle's Title If Possible

Many companies that buy junk cars will allow you to sell the vehicle as scrap metal if you do not have the title for the vehicle. In this situation you will be required to sign a special form that asserts your ownership of the vehicle and your legal right to sell it. However, when selling a junk car this way, the amount of cash you will receive will often be quite limited since the buyer is limited in the way they can legally process the vehicle without a proper title. Therefore, while it is quite understandable how titles for long forgotten vehicles can easily become misplaced in your home, it can really be worth the time to track down your vehicle's title whenever possible.