Could You Sell Your Damaged Car?

If you want to sell a damaged car you can. Granted you do not have many places where you can sell it, but you can definitely do so. You will of course get less for the car than you would if you were selling a similar car in good condition.

The quickest way to sell a damaged car is to sell it to a scrap or breakers yard. Junk or scrap yards make their money by breaking damaged cars down into their component parts and selling them off piece by piece. The shell is compacted and sold on as scrap metal.

Probably the easiest and most convenient method of selling a damaged car is to contact a dealership that specialises in cars that are no longer road worthy or that have damage that can be expensive to repair. These car garages have a team of experts and mechanics who are able to easily assess damage, value and repairs necessary to sell the car on. These lots also use damaged cars for spare parts. Contact a dealership in your area, or search the internet for a reputable company that advertises for used and damaged cars.

If time is not a problem you could advertise your car as 'for parts only' in your local paper or in car magazines. Someone who has a similar vehicle may buy it. You could also break your car down and sell it piece by piece, but getting rid of those parts you cannot sell can prove difficult and costly, so this approach is often not practical.

Remember also that you will need to arrange viewings with potential buyers if you advertise independently, so take your time and energy into consideration, it may be easier and more convenient to let a professional take the car off your hands for a decent price.

How damaged your car is to a large extent decides which options are practical for you. Do your research to see who will give you the best price for your damaged car. Do not give in to the temptation to just dump a damaged car by the roadside. It will quickly be traced back to you and you will be fined and have to pay the costs of transport and final destruction of your car.