Regardless of whether you’ve been in an accident or your car has simply reached the end of its life, the day your car no longer runs can be a bummer. The prospect of upgrading into your next car can be exciting, but first you’ll have to get rid of your current junk car.
Selling a car that doesn’t drive isn’t the same as selling one that does, and many drivers aren’t sure what to do when they find themselves needing to do so. Luckily, selling your old car and getting some much-needed cash in your pocket is easier than you might think.
Did you know you can sell your car online in under a week? If you’re accustomed to calling every junkyard in town or searching for months for a private buyer online, this may sound too good to be true.
Online services like JunkCarMasters.com work with reputable salvage car buyers in your area to find you the best possible price for your vehicle. Because we do the research for you as well as facilitate towing and title transfer, you’ll be protected from common scams drivers selling junk cars encounter.
Read on for all you’ll need to know to sell your car safely and quickly!
Prepare to Sell Your Car
Traditionally, selling a car in poor condition could be time-consuming and a bit of a hassle. Today’s drivers can sell cars easily online, and with our service you can have your car sold in just a couple of days. For that reason, it’s a good idea to make sure your car is ready for sale before you start shopping around for quotes.
The first thing you’ll need to prepare is your car itself! Your potential buyers know as well as you do that your car is no longer in running order, so don’t feel pressured to make the same detailing effort or mechanical repairs you might make if you were selling privately. That said, don’t forget to remove any personal effects from the car. A quick clean up might also make your photos look more appealing.
Once your car is emptied out, have a photo shoot! Take pictures of your car from a variety of angles and include close-up shots of any relevant damage. This is also a good opportunity to write down your car’s Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN. This is a 17 digit number unique to your car that can be found looking through the driver’s side of your windshield, and will be necessary for your quote.
The last thing you’ll need to prepare for sale is your car’s title. Properly transferring your title is necessary to ensure a safe, legal, protected transaction. The title of a car certifies who is the authorized owner and driver of a vehicle, thus providing permission for a person to sell a car as well as indicating legal liability should there be violations made.
If you’re missing your title, don’t worry! Contact your local DMV to start your application process for a copy, which you should be able to receive at a nominal fee in under two weeks.
Get Your Quote
Once you’ve got your photos and title ready, you’ll have everything you need to get your quote! At JunkCarMasters.com, all we need for your free quote is your car’s VIN and pictures of the car. Plus, our quotes are always ready in 90 seconds!
JunkCarMasters specializes in buying junk cars, meaning we’re the best equipped to give you a fair price for your car no matter what condition it’s in. Once you’ve gotten your quote, it’s locked in for one week. It’s also guaranteed, meaning the amount we offer is the amount you’ll receive on pickup day.
Make the Sale!
Once you’ve gotten your quote, all you’ll need to do is accept and schedule your pickup! Our buyers are available to contact via email, phone, text, or our on-site messaging system if you have any questions. We work around your schedule, so you’ll just need to pick a time and date that’s convenient for you.
Towing is always on us, and can be scheduled within 24-48 hours of accepting your quote. That means you can have your quote and your car out of your driveway in just days! When your tow driver arrives, you’ll just need to sign over your title and hand over your keys.
We’ll ask you to sign over the title before we take the car to make sure your sale is safe and secure. Then, you’ll accept your check, and congratulations! You’ve sold your junk car safely from the comfort of your own home. Once we get the title and the vehicle, we’ll complete the transfer and send you a bill of sale documenting that we’ve purchased the vehicle.
It’s a Quick and Easy Process
Vehicle Details
Provide us with your vehicle’s details and a picture if asked.
Offer
Request your guaranteed offer from us online.
Accept
Accept the offer if you’re happy with it.
Get Paid
In 24-48 hrs, you will get paid and have your car towed for free!