Remove these items before you sell a car to a junkyard

Double check before your scrap car is removed

If you are selling your junk car for money, don’t lose money by leaving important items in the car. Double and even triple check the car before the car is removed for scrap and parts. Be sure to look under the seats, trunk, door pockets, glove box and any other compartments for anything of value.

  1. Change or Cash
    remove change before you sell your junk car for top dollar

    Many people place spare change and small bills in a vehicles cup holders or center consoles. It may not be much but it can sure add up. Be sure you are not throwing money away by leaving it in the junk car.

  2. Registered Weapons
    removed concealed weapons from junk car before you sell it
    People with concealed permits sometimes store their registered weapons in the glove compartment or under the seats. Make sure your remove any weapons before your scrap car is removed for legal and safety reason. Plus, they’re not cheap!
  3. Portable GPS Systems
    remove portable gps systems before you sell your junk vehicle
    Many older model cars did not come with built-in GPS systems. If you added a portable GPS system, don’t forget to remove it. You may be able to use it in another vehicle or give it to someone else with a reliable old model car.
  4. Audio System
    dont forget to remove any portable audio systems or equipment when selling your clunker
    If you have added an after-market audio system to your old vehicle, you may want to take it out before the tow truck driver takes your junk car away depending on its value. You may be able to reuse it or sell it to someone in need, but don’t expect a large profit.
  5. Cell Phone Chargers
    remove cell phone charger before you sell your junk car for top dollar
    Cell phone charges might not break the bank when replacing them, but it sure is annoying when you need one and don’t have one. Removing your phone charger and transferring it to your new car will ensure you are never left without power to make important call.
  6. First Aid Kits
    remove first aid kit before you sell your junk vehicle
    If your have supplied your car with a first aid kit in case of emergencies, don’t forget to grab it. Although it is not valuable, it sure does come in handy in a pinch. Be sure to restock with ban-aids, alcohol swaps and antibiotic ointment.
  7. Emergency Kits
    dont forget to remove any emergency kits when selling your clunker
    If you store any emergency tools like seat belt cutter, window breaker, road flares or orange cone markers in your trunk, be sure to take these as you most-likely will need one or all of them at some point if you continue to drive. These items never go bad and you never know when you might need them.
  8. Spare Tire and Tools
    removed spare tires and tools from junk car before you sell it
    Although your junk car may not be in running condition, maybe you still have a spare tire with carjack in the trunk. Removing these items and saving them for a future time may prove to be beneficial. If you are purchasing a newer used car, sometimes they do not come with these items and you won’t need to go out and purchase them.
  9. SunPass/Tollbooth Transponders
    remove sunpass-tollbooth transponders before you sell your junk vehicle
    Whether you have a decal, sticker or portable transponder, you will want to remove it before you sell your junk car so you don’t have to waste money on purchasing a new one.

Now that you have made sure all the important items are removed before your scrap car is towed away, you are ready to sell your car to All Auto Hustlers for top dollar. Contact us today for your fast, no-hassle quote.

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