By Martha Harris


One would be forgiven for thinking that abandoned cars are some form of bizarre decoration scheme along the highways and in the suburbs. They are everywhere and in many cases they pose a danger to children and animals. Many people do not realize that ownership of even an abandoned vehicle still remains the responsibility of the registered owner and these owners remain liable for anything that concerns such abandoned cars. There are better and legal ways in which to junk a car.

When getting rid of a vehicle, even if it is a total wreck it is important to have the title deed to the vehicle. Without the title deed it is very difficult to dispose of cars, regardless of their condition or whether they are running or not. Disposing of a vehicle without having the title deed to that vehicle is a criminal offence. If the title deed is lost, a duplicate will have to be obtained.

One of the easiest and quickest ways in which to get rid of unwanted cars is to sell them to a junkyard. This is not the most profitable route, however. Junkyards do not pay much for such cars, even when they are still in running condition. It may be best to obtain offers from several junkyards before selling. Some may make better offers while others will offer next to nothing.

Those that are not in a hurry and that have some mechanical aptitude can raise much more cash from their unwanted cars by stripping them for parts. Even real clunkers still have some working parts that are worth money. It is easy to advertise these parts on the internet. Accessories such as the sound system, the rims, the trimming and many other parts can be particularly valuable.

Another way in which to get more cash for unwanted cars is to invest a little bit of money and to have some basic repairs done before selling it. Cars in a running condition will inevitably sell for much more than cars not running at all. The money spent on repairs will be well worth it in the end. This is what junkyards do. They buy cars for cheap, fix them and make big profits.

Another idea worth considering is to advertise to people that either enjoys building up scrap cars before selling them for a profit or private individuals that cannot afford to buy a car in any other way. These potential buyers are willing to spend time in restoring cars to a condition where they are fully roadworthy once more. If the unwanted car is very old, it may even be of interest to those collecting classic vehicles.

In some cases the owners of unwanted cars are not really interested in cash. They just want to get rid of it. There are interesting solutions. These cars can be turned into safe playground toys. Artists have used them very creatively. They can even be used to create safe havens for fish in certain areas. Schools teaching mechanics may also be grateful for a donation.

Unwanted vehicles should never be abandoned. They litter the scenery and besides, it is not legal to do so. Responsible citizens will take the trouble necessary to legally get rid of such cars and it is even possible to earn a little cash in the process.




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