Even when a car has no resale value, it still has scrap value. Sell it to a junk car buyer or scrap yard. They pay for the metal, recyclable parts, and salvageable components. You also eliminate storage costs, insurance payments, and the eyesore in your driveway.
Options for an old car with no resale value:
- Sell to a junk car buyer for scrap value ($100 to $500 typical)
- Donate to charity and claim a tax deduction if you itemize
- Offer it free on Craigslist to someone who wants a project
- Contact a vocational school that trains auto mechanics
- Check if your city has a vehicle retirement or recycling program
Don’t let an old car sit and rot. Vehicles leak fluids that contaminate soil. Rust spreads. Pests move in. HOAs issue fines. The car becomes a bigger problem the longer you wait.
Junk car buyers make removal easy. They tow the vehicle for free, handle the paperwork, and pay cash. Even a car in terrible shape has value as scrap metal.
Not sure if your car qualifies? Learn what counts as a junk car. Most old, high-mileage, or non-running vehicles fit the definition.
