Tips For Having A Junk Car Removed From Your Property
When your car stops working, what do you do with it? Many people initially leave the car in their yard or driveway while they figure out what to do with it. Usually, the easiest approach is to call a junk car company and have them come pick the car up. Here are a few tips to keep in mind if you decide to go this route.
Get several estimates.
Most junk car companies will pay you for the car. After all, they will part the car out and sell the parts for cash, so it is only fair that they give you a cut of that money. Different companies will pay different amounts for junk cars. So, before you choose a company, it is wise to call a few of them and ask how much they pay. They should be able to give you a pretty good estimate based on the make, model, and age of your junk car. If one company will pay you a bit more than the others, then that's usually the one you want to hire.
Make sure the path to the car is clear.
Since the car presumably does not run, the junk car company will likely come pick it up on a flatbed truck. These flatbed trucks are pretty large and need a good pathway by which to access your car, so make sure you clear the way before they arrive. This might mean you have to move your own working vehicles, relocate some patio furniture, or even ask some neighbors to move their vehicles. If you are able to roll the junk car to a more accessible place, such as the front of your driveway, do so.
Be prepared to furnish any paperwork related to the car.
Some — though not all — junk car services will ask you for the registration paperwork, title, and other paperwork related to the car. This way, they can officially take on ownership of the car before they part it out, which is generally required for legal reasons. If the junk car company does not tell you what paperwork they need, ask this question before the day they're due to pick up the car. This way, you can gather the paperwork in advance and have it ready to go.
The easiest way to deal with junk car removal is generally to hire a junk car company to pick it up. Follow the tips above as you do so.