If you are ready to send your car to the scrapyard, your vehicle may still be valuable. Even old, broken, and rusty cars have parts to sell that can make you some extra money.
Find the parts
You are likely scrapping your car for good reasons. But before you send it to the junkyard, grab some tools and break down the scrap parts on the inside and outside of your car. You need to pull a part from your vehicle to find the valuable pieces of equipment.
There are profitable car parts throughout your vehicle, including the engine, transmission, and GPS or navigation system. Even components on the exterior of your car, like the doors and fenders, can earn you extra cash.
Start with the engine
The engine and transmission are the places to start before sending your car to the scrapyard. Under your vehicle’s hood, you will find valuable car parts to sell.
Sell a working engine and transmission
If the engine and transmission are still in good condition and operating normally, you can sell them as replacements to someone else. An auto repair shop or an individual buyer may be looking for a cheap engine or transmission alternative for their cars. A working engine and transmission are valuable.
Your car engine and transmission will need an inspection before they sell to ensure they are in good working condition. Once they pass inspection, you can sell them to mechanics who replace engines and transmissions.
Even though they are used parts, mechanics will be able to replace another car engine or transmission for lower prices. Meaning they are always looking for spare parts.
Removing a car engine can be difficult if you have never worked on or repaired cars. You may need to hire a mechanic to remove the parts, but you will still make a profit once they sell.
Sell the engine and transmission as scrap metal
Even if your engine and transmission are no longer working, removing them from your car can still be profitable. Engines and transmissions are made out of metal, including aluminum, which is valuable scrap metal.
You can sell the spare metal parts to local scrap yards or scrap metal buyers. Most buyers will purchase aluminum per pound, so a car engine and transmission can provide a lot of profitable material.
Sell your navigation system
Just like your car engine and transmission, you can sell your car’s GPS or navigation system separately for money. Almost all cars now have high-quality GPS systems, so the technology in your vehicle is worth a lot, even if it is an older navigation system.
If your car has a working audio system, Bluetooth, USB adaptor, or GPS, it is valuable and will make you a profit. Bonuses like touch screens and advanced technological features will earn you extra cash.
Because navigation systems are valuable pieces of technology, you can sell your device to many buyers. Check out tech or electronic stores, individual buyers in your area, or local mechanics and auto repair shops.
Remember the exterior
Remember that the outside of your car contains valuable parts. Exterior parts like the doors and the fenders can sell separately.
Take off your doors
There is a constant need for door replacements after cars get into accidents. Road collisions make your doors invaluable.
Take off all of the doors of your car and sell them separately to mechanics, auto body shops, or car part replacement stores. Besides the value of the doors, you can also make a profit from the parts of the door, including the locking mechanism and handle.
Fenders are in high demand
Because collisions and road accidents happen so often, fender replacements are always valuable. Fenders are made out of durable metals that can stand the test of time. If your fender is in good condition, take it off your car and sell it to individual buyers shopping for replacements or auto repair shops.
To Recap
Before you throw away your car, learn which car parts are profitable and in demand. By taking apart your vehicle and finding high-value pieces, you can sell parts separately and earn extra cash before it gets impounded at the scrapyard.