A damaged car isn’t always a complete write off; in fact, you could make a couple hundred bucks off of it by bringing it into your local auto wreckers and parting it out before it’s crushed and disposed of for good.
How much cash you’ll get from the wreckers will obviously depend on its condition, but a few bumps, scrapes, and faulty parts isn’t the end of the world.
Is it worth it to sell my car for parts?
The first step to determining your car’s value is getting a qualified professional to properly inspect the vehicle’s condition and its individual parts.
They should give you an estimated price of what you can get for each part, but if nothing can be reused, they can also advise you of its scrap metal potential.
The key factors that influence the inspector’s final estimate include the age of the car and its make and model. The older your car gets, the more it depreciates in value, and the wear and tear from years of driving is bound to affect its performance.
However, that’s not to say you won’t be able to get a good price for them! As car manufacturers cease production of parts for certain models, long-time owners of the same model of car as you will find it harder and harder to find both new and second-hand parts to replace in their vehicle and keep it running.
So, if you’ve got the goods they’re looking for and you’ve brought your car to a wreckers who are keenly aware of the current market’s supply and demand for your parts, you can still make a good sum off of them.
What are the most profitable car parts to sell?
The most easily resold and reusable parts in your car that wreckers will look at first are the tyres, battery, electronic components, engine, suspension, and transmission. Provided each are in good condition, these are the parts you can expect to make the most money off of when reselling them.
If you’re not the most car-savvy person and want to get a professional opinion on whether your car is worth repairing or parting out, our experienced team would be happy to help you.
The most important tip you should remember is that not every wrecker may be as forthcoming on your car’s real value. To get the most accurate figure on what your car and its parts are worth, talk to a reputable auto wrecking company that has the experience and customer reviews to back up their advice to you.
Find out how much cash you can get for your car
Having been in the business for over 20 years, Advanced Auto Wreckers have a track record you can trust when it comes to dismantling and dealing used car parts.
We only use and install the safest and highest quality of secondhand parts, and we’re willing to pay handsomely for them to ensure our customers can keep driving their beloved vehicles with confidence.
If you’re looking for auto wreckers in Perth to bring your car into, come down to our wrecking yard in Maddington from Monday to Friday or give us a call on (08) 9459 8155.