Top 5 Scrap Car Variables

Barberton Junk Cars is a buyer of scrap cars that offers damaged vehicle removal. Whether you seek to junk a car in Ravenna, Medina or North Akron, or to scrap a car in Canton, Cuyahoga Falls and Mogadore—call us! Our next topic involves the factors that may influence the value of a junk car or scrap vehicle when you sell it. What are the primary variables that determine the price of your junk car? The top 5 scrap car variables are as follows:

1. If the vehicle is running or not. There are two types of cars in the eye of a buyer of scrap cars, running and non-running. Ordinarily, you would be better off selling a car that is running to a private buyer compared to a company that handles damaged vehicle removal and such. If the car is not running then a junk car buyer will be the logical choice. Often there is frustration when selling a non-running car because the owner has (for example) spent hundreds recently on tires, an exhaust and air-conditioning service. The seller is hoping to recoup some of these funds by scrapping it for cash, but the buyer is only willing to pay a couple hundred bucks for this non-running vehicle.
2. The age of the vehicle. The importance of a vehicle’s age applies (for example) when you scrap a car in Canton to a dealer that resells the components. Cars that are older (12+ years for example) are more commonly at scrap yards by that time, as past their useful prime. Cars that are newer are in higher demand within the aftermarket since the supply is so limited and can generate excellent earnings.
3. The vehicle’s condition. Obviously the condition is critical since it represents the viability of the components potential aftermarket value.
4. The car’s make and model. This also is “supply and demand” based. If that particular make is rare, then obviously it may be in higher demand. Also, certain vehicles are manufactured with higher quality materials then others which can also mean that commodities such as copper, aluminum, steel, brass etc… may be more plentiful and thus are of higher value.
5. The size of the auto, particularly the weight. Many of those buying junk and scrap vehicles do so based on weight. For example, if you are going to junk a car in Ravenna, Stow or Tallmadge they may simply weigh the car and pay you a variable price per ton.

Are you looking to junk a car in Ravenna, Clinton or Canal Fulton? Perhaps you are considering whether to scrap a car in Canton, Kenmore or Mogadore? As a buyer of scrap cars offering free damaged vehicle removal throughout Summit County, Medina County, Portage County and northern Stark County, we encourage you to call (330) 732-JUNK. We buy junk cars 6 days per week and if you contact us before 2PM, then typically we will pick up the same day. Those scrapping a car for cash who contact us after 2PM will receive fast next-day removal of your vehicle. We will buy your car regardless of condition throughout the (330).