Yes, you can junk a car with fire damage. The severity of the fire and what components survived would depend on the value. Either way, buyers will make offers.
Fire damage severity levels:
- Engine compartment fire: Interior and rear components could survive
- Interior fire: Cabin destroyed, but mechanical parts could survive
- Partial burn: Could leave some body panels and parts salvageable
- Total burn: Scrap metal value only
Parts typically destroyed in fires include wiring and electrical components, plastic interior parts, rubber hoses and seals, upholstery and carpet, and fluids.
Parts that typically survive are components away from the fire, like the wheels and tires, transmission, body panels, and metal parts.
Make sure to tell buyers everything about the fire and give an honest description of the vehicle. Photos could also help with the assessment. Even a completely burned vehicle has scrap metal value, so it's still worth selling to a reputable junk car buyer.
