Old cars and trucks that are not running do not have a lot of resale value, and if you have one sitting in the yard or driveway that is taking up space, you may need to find an option to get rid of it. Some junk car removal options may work for you, and some may even make you a little money in the process. 

Scrap Metal Recycling

Most cars are made from mostly metal, and if you recycle the steel, aluminum, and other metal parts, you can often make some cash at the scrap yard and get the car out of the yard. You will need to find a way to move the vehicle to the scrap yard and remove any of the plastic or rubber parts from the car, but if you have time and a trailer, it is possible.

Taking that a step further, many junk car removal services will handle stripping and hauling the car for you, and often they will pay you something for it. Typically, the amount of money they are willing to pay depends on how complete the vehicle is, what they can sell off it, and how much they can get for the body and frame at a scrap yard.

Junk car removal is becoming a big business in many areas because the operator can sell the good parts, and everything else adds to the scrap weight when the vehicle is hauled in and sold. The profit a single car can bring is higher than you might think, and if the removal service is experienced, they will know looking at your vehicle what the value is to them, allowing them to make an offer that leaves them room for a profit.

Auto Salvage Yards

Another option when you need junk car removal services is contacting your local salvage yards to see if they are buying junk cars. Salvage yards also remove parts and sell scrap, but the operations are often much bigger, and they are looking for cars and trucks with in-demand parts. 

The price the salvage yard will pay for the vehicle can vary; some will remove the car for free but not pay anything for it. If you have several salvage yards in your area, contact them all and talk with them before you ask anyone to come to get the vehicle.

One yard might be buying when you call even if the others are not, and you don't want to miss the opportunity to make some money for your junk car. If you want the vehicle removed and don't care about making money on it, most salvage yards will come and get it right away for you and add it to their inventory, then scrap it once all the good parts have been removed from the vehicle.

For more information, contact a local company like Cash for Junk Cars Lake County.