Junking or salvaging a vehicle is the process of selling the parts within the automobile because as a whole, the vehicle is damaged beyond repair.

 

Often, the body of a vehicle sustains the most damage and therefore people forget to consider the undercarriage parts that might still be worth a sale. In many instances, it makes much more financial sense to sell the parts over repairing the vehicle.

 

The engine, exhaust, and other mechanics of a vehicle might be in good enough condition to be sold and restored, and provide you with a little bit of extra cash.

 

In doing vehicle salvage, you want to be very careful and to read up on your state’s guidelines and restrictions for junking a vehicle and selling the parts.

 

The DMV sets regulations for junking and salvaging yards that will vary by state, so you first want to contact a local junkyard to see what those specific requirements are exactly.

 

What you want to ask your junkyard are the following:

 

• Will the junkyard dismantle the vehicle or will I get more money if I dismantle myself?

 

• Are there any non-metal materials I should get rid of first or does the junkyard take care of that?

 

• Do you require the title and proof of registration for the vehicle? Double check your DMV to see what they say about releasing documents such as the ones above.

 

• How much does it cost for you to dismantle and junk the car?

 

• The junkyard might request information from you, some of which may be:

 

• Is the vehicle operable?

 

• What parts have been damaged?

 

• What is the Kelley Blue Book value of the vehicle?

 

If you’d rather not junk the car, but have the parts dismantled for you, the DMV could want:

 

–  A completed junked or salvaged auto paperwork; this is included on the back of the vehicle title or you can contact the DMV for a form.

 

– Proof of title and vehicle registration

 

–  Any relinquish license plates

 

Junking a vehicle can seem like a complicated process, but when the information you obtain is from a professional, the process can be a simple one. Salvage Hunter Auto Parts can assist you with your vehicle salvaging needs.