The vehicles you find in the inventory of an Austin, Texas, car buyer that purchases junk vehicles vary widely in terms of mileage. The mileage of a junker is one of the criteria that affects how much the junkyard offers for the car, when you approach the business to “sell my car for cash”.
Why would mileage affect price?
At first glance, it sounds counterintuitive that the number on a junk vehicle’s odometer would affect how much the junker is worth. After all, the automobile doesn’t drive anymore, so what’s the big deal about big miles? Maybe the wheels and tires would be priced according to wear, but what about hundreds of other components located under the hood, in the cabin, and on the body?
While it’s true that some engine parts receive higher wear than others, and that cabin parts and body parts usually aren’t subjected to the most rigorous wear, the fact remains: These components do accrue wear. The cabin of a junker is generally far more worn than when new, and the body usually has an assortment of scrapes and dents. When it comes to selling the car, it’s best to consider it a junker in all respects, except perhaps one.
Recently Installed New Auto Parts
When an Austin, Texas, car buyer that purchases junk vehicles sees that an end-of-life automobile has, say, 164,000 miles on the odometer, the business knows that the original parts on the car — the factory-installed parts — have been though 164,000 miles of wear.
However, parts that have been installed more recently obviously haven’t been exposed to all of those miles. A conscientious Austin, Texas, car buyer that acquires junkers my pay you slightly more for these parts, offering you a total price that’s slightly higher than if the parts were original. However, don’t expect to receive a significantly higher quote. The offer will probably be in the range of $150-$300 — roughly the price of the average junk car.
About Wrench-a-Part
Wrench-A-Part is a professionally operated junkyard with Texas locations in Austin, Belton, Holland, and Lubbock. We buy end-of-life vehicles and used vehicles that still drive, offering some of the most competitive prices in the business. We also offer free towing for all vehicles we buy.
Contact our location nearest to you today to receive a free quote for the automobile you wish to sell. We look forward to hearing from you!
