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Another option to get cash for your junk car is to sell all working parts separately. It might be a challenge to take the whole car apart and wait for buyers to come, but some people prefer this option.

The time has come to come upon an agreed price. You know what your vehicle is worth and the buyer knows what they think it is worth. So now is the time to talk. When the buyer tries to talk you down, let the buyer come up with their price first and reason why they feel it should be lower than your price. Remember you thought ahead of time and already know the lowest price you are willing to go.

All those cars that were scrapped, older folks, college kids or first time drivers could have bought and stimulated the economy more than what little fuel or green house gases they would use/omit.

When I decided to sell my car, I took it to the mechanic and he said the air conditioning was not running right. This is a major component of a car. In the states that have more heat, no one will buy a car that does not have air conditioning. The summer days can get extremely hot and humid. The one component that needs to run right during the summer is the air conditioning. If I decided to not fix it, I would have to lower my asking price. I could instead get the air conditioning repaired and I would be able to raise the asking price. I decided to get the a/c fixed and I raised the asking price by a couple hundred dollars. My car sold instantly with the new air conditioning unit. It is amazing how much money buyers will spend for a car with cool a/c.

Let's say you have the buyer after going for a successful drive and it has come down to price negotiations. How will you get as much as you can from the buyer? Start with a higher price and justify it with the additions on the vehicle (HiFi, Chrome rims, Leather seats etc). If there are no additions, then just do it for bluffing. The buyer will make a counter offer usually on the lower side quoting several sources and vehicle terminologies. It is important to have gone through these so as not to be befuddled by the buyer.

If the car is currently registered, you'll want to bring the registration documents with you. Once you have finalized the sale, make sure to remove the license plates and the registration sticker. That way you will not be liable for tickets the next owner may get.

There is not a certain type of vehicle that junk yards do not buy, but they tend to be most interested in automobiles whose parts are in high demand. For example, it would probably be easier to sell a 2005 Honda to a salvage yard that offers 2005 infinity fx35 than it would be to sell a 1985 Honda.

Before you sell your vehicle, it should be clean. This includes more than a simple vacuuming and car wash. You should rub the paint with a good rubbing compound and clean everything deeply. This is a great deal of work but your vehicle will look years younger. If you have the money, take the vehicle to an auto detailing service. This saves a lot of work.

I always insist on riding with whoever wants to buy my car, no exceptions, even if they seem really, really nice. The crooks you don't expect are the most likely to get you.