Can I sell my car for cash to a junkyard in Austin? If an Austin, Texas, car buyer that operates as a junkyard needs the car in stock, the answer is yes. But before you approach the sale, it’s good to be as educated as possible about the transaction. Part of your education involves understanding myths that surround car sales to junkyards. Below are four of these myths.
1. Most Junkyards Offer the Same Price
While it’s true that most professional junkyards pay no more than hundreds of dollars for a vehicle, the sale price from one buyer to another sometimes differs by hundreds of dollars. This is why it truly pays to shop around for different offers. Receiving at least three price quotes is recommended.
2. You’re Required to Pay for Towing
Some professional junkyards charge for towing, but they are in the minority. Considering that sale price for most end-of-life autos is a few hundred dollars, charging for towing significantly decreases the vehicle owner’s incentive to sell. Free towing isn’t just financially beneficial to sellers; it’s also a good business practice for junkyards.
3. You Need a Car Title for the Sale
You need proof of vehicle ownership for the sale of your car to be legal, but a car title (a.k.a. owner’s title) is not the only document that establishes ownership. You can also use any of the following proofs of ownership: auction sales receipt, mechanic’s lien, storage lot lien, and a repossession affidavit.
4. Be Prepared for Price Haggling
Most professionally operated junkyards don’t price haggle for two reasons: the maximum price seldom exceeds hundreds of dollars, and the Austin, Texas, car buyer who purchases the vehicle can make several times that much from simply selling the vehicle’s parts. Selling the leftover scrap metal to recyclers brings in even more revenue.
About Wrench-A-Part
Wrench-A-Part is an Austin, Texas, car buyer that operates as a professional junkyard. We pay competitive prices for foreign and domestic junkers, as well as used cars that still run. What’s more, towing is free of charge. We come to your location, pay you in cash for the vehicle, and tow it to the junkyard for free.
If you live in the Austin area and have an end-of-life automobile you need to sell, please call us at 512-501-6946, or use our contact form. We look forward to hearing about your car!
