By Edward Morris


It sometimes seems as if there are abandoned cars everywhere. Along the highways, in parking lots and in suburbs it is no uncommon to spot obviously abandoned cars left at the side of the road. This is illegal, of course. These cars are ugly sights and they may even prove to be a risk to traffic, to people and to animals. There are legal ways to get rid of an unwanted vehicle. When someone wants to scrap my car they need to follow the proper procedures.

Even when a vehicle is completely wrecked it is still necessary to have the title deed and other documentation at hand when getting rid of it. If these documents have been lost, an application for copies will have to be made with the relevant authorities. This is important, because the last registered owner of abandoned cars will be held legally responsible for any cost incurred or any injury caused by the vehicle.

The quickest and easiest way in which to get rid of an unwanted automobile is to sell it to a junkyard. Unfortunately, junkyards do not offer good prices for such cars, even if they are still in running condition. There are many junkyards, however, and it may be worthwhile to speak to at least a few of them to see what they will offer. One may be surprised at the difference between different deals on offer.

If getting rid of unwanted cars is not urgent, those with some mechanical talents may raise much more cash by stripping the vehicle for useable parts. Even wrecks always have some parts that are in excellent working condition. In many cases, accessories such as the trimming, the sound system and even the rims can also bring in a tidy amount. Advertising is easy and free on the internet.

Even more money can be made from an unwanted car by selling it in running condition. This may require a small investment in parts and labor, but this is often worth it over and over again. There is a huge market for budget priced cars. People need transport but they can not necessarily afford more upmarket models. This is a good option for people who know how to fix cars.

What is scrap to one person is sometimes a treasure to another. Owners of unwanted cars may be well advised to scan online advertisements from collectors and restorers to find out if one of them is not looking for a vehicle just like the one to be scrapped. Many owners have sold their vehicles to junkyards not even knowing that the specific make and model is valuable.

Some people just want to get rid of unwanted cars and they are not interested in earning cash in the process. They have many options too. Wrecks are often adapted to be toys in playgrounds. They are commonly used by marine agencies to act as breeding grounds for fish. A surprising number of artists specialize in turning old wrecks into art works.

Any vehicle, even a total wreck remains the responsibility of its owners until it is no longer registered to them. It is irresponsible to simply abandon such cars and it may even lead to penalties and steep tow away charges. The only course of action is to junk the vehicle legally and to even make a bit of money in the process.




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