Junk Cars For Sale

If you are mechanically inclined, buying an old car and fixing it may be a better investment than buying a new car. Assuming you have the skills, the room and the tools, getting a “repairable” may be a good idea for a number of reasons. You can find real deals on classic cars which you certainly won’t be able to find or afford if you buy them already restored. You can customize your junk car to your heart’s desire. You will also develop your own skills and knowledge as well. And if you enjoy cars and give yourself some time, fixing up a junk car can be just plain fun. There are several different ways you can find junk cars for sale, depending on how specific your needs and tastes are and how much trouble you want to go through to get one.

”Hey-Does Anyone Have Some Junk Cars For Sale?”

Ask around. The easiest way to find junk cars is to inquire from people you work with, friends at church, people at school or your family. Getting a used repairable from friends, family or neighbors is preferable for many reasons. For one thing, you can easily go and look at the car yourself, in person, before buying it. People you know are more apt to be upfront about exactly what’s wrong with the car and what needs to be done than a stranger trying to get as much as he can for it. If you need to tow it home – and if it’s very junking, you almost certainly will – you want the tow to be as short of distance as possible, even if you can do it yourself and don’t need to hire a tow truck.

Look In the Newspapers for Junk Cars

Search the classified ads of your local newspapers for junk cars. The ads usually won’t come out and say that the cars are junk, but you can often find ones which says things like “needs a little work” and “needs new transmission, otherwise good.” Call them and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Even if the location is close, no sense wasting your time on a trip out to see it if you can ascertain whether or not it’s for with just a few advance questions. If you like it, don’t be afraid to bargain. This is expected for cars, and if a great deal of work needs to be done, you have a lot of leverage you can use to bring down the price.

Junk Car Internet Forums

You can also find, or request, junk cars for sale on Internet forums. There are several which cater to people looking for specific makes and models of cars to rebuild or repair. eRepairables has a forum where buyers can post both cars and parts wanted. Automotive Forums also has a “Car/Parts for Sale/Exchange” message board.

Junkyards

Junkyards and auto salvage yards are filled with hundreds of cars for you to choose from. Most of them are meant to be used for parts, but you can often cut a deal to get then entire car if you like. Not only with the yard probably be happy to get an entire car out off the property, but you’ll have time to inspect the car in person and note all the things you will need to do You will also be able to look around the yard and see if it has any other cars of the same type that you can pillage for parts.

Find Junk Cars for Sale On the Internet

There are many websites which sell junk cars on the Internet. Some are auctions and some just let you buy the car outright. The main benefit is that these sites have their cars organized, so you can easily search by model and make of car. If you want something specific, these are a good way to make sure you get exactly what you want. Unless you are fortunate and find something near your house, however, you will have to spend some money and effort getting the car back to your place, however.

Salvage Car Insurance Auctions

Insurance auctions are great ways to find junk cars for sale cheap. These are often held in major cities, so you probably won’t have to go too far away from home. Insurance auctions are usually upfront about the car’s details, including miles on the odometer and what kind of damage it has undergone. Insurance Auto Auctions holds daily auctions through its website, while other companies like Salvage Direct and ADESA hold their auctions live and in-person.