I'm trying to get rid of some cars that are junk cars at my home. Neither of them run but they are good for parts. I live in Fresno, California. Can anyone help?
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Check with non-profit organizations like Charity Cars...but I think they might only take runners.
Check with any local junk yards or pull-a-part facilities to see if they will give you any money for your parts-cars.
Try doing an online search for the model you are getting rid off for any forums or websites you might be able to list on.
Also try ebay. But I think they have a $40 chg. I don't remember because we haven't put our scout axles on it yet. Read all of their fine print first to figure out if you need/want a reserve set or not, etc.
Some local papers have a free ad for items to recycle. You might be able to get rid of them that way. I talked to a local auto shop and they took two cars off my hands. They usually have the equipment to tow them so for them it is much easier to either fix them or sell them for parts.
My husband had several non-running cars in the yard which he was going to work on and going to work on. We finally received a notice from the City that we had to get rid of the cars or be fined so we had to act fast. He went through the phone book and called several Auto Parts shops. Finally, one of them said he would pay $25 per car if it was running. If they weren't running, he would tow them for free but would not pay anything for them. Although we didn't receive any money for the vehicles, it saved us money because the only other shop willing to take them off our hands wanted to charge a $75 per car tow fee.
Good luck!
We have had a few cars and trucks that were not running, (I saw also an eye sore), We found a charitable company to take then (even if they don't run) VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA 1-800-552-1515 And the bonus is thats a mighty fine tax deduction come tax time! Good luck to you!
- the artsyfartsymom : )
Yvonne,
I'm not sure if you still have your junk cars or not, however, I just ran across a site which may be able to help you or others with your same problem. It is DonationLine.com and they accept "autos, trucks motorcycles, vans, commercial vehicles, jet skis, snowmobiles, motor homes, buses, and even boats. It doesn't even have to run. [Just] remember that you must have clear title in your possession." The benefit for you? You receive a tax deduction based on the "Fair Market" value, which may help you save on the taxes you owe Uncle Sam. And there are 158 charities from which you can choose, so you should be able to support a cause in which you believe.
www.donationline.com/
In our area, Jackson,MS, top dollar is being paid for junk cars. usually around $300.00! Call your local scrap yard, may be they can connect you to a person to haul the cars and split the profit.
I would suggest the Salvation Army, Goodwill, charitable places like that.
The donation of the vehicle MUST be able to be used in some manner. Donations to Good Will and Salvation Army must be able to be used and driven. It must be street legal (no missing essential parts or additional illegal ones.)
THEN a percentage of the Book Value can be used, XX % $$ to a certain point, and then additional in each level as the value went higher. Your tax person will know what to do.
Would suggest you find a recycled steel or car parts and go this route--less hassle.
The fastest and easiest method that I know of is to call a junk car removal service like http://junkcarbuyerga.com, and ask them how much they will pay and when they will come pick up the car. To my knowledge, that is the best way to sell a damaged car, but you can also call your local used parts stores and find out if they buy and haul old cars. ( Most of them do! )
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