The auto selling options listed here should help you find the best way to dispose of your old clunker–and get the most value from the transaction.
How can you get rid of an old car quickly in Phoenix, Mesa, or Tucson? Many will tell you to reach out to Sell Us Your Car!
3 Ways to Get Rid of an Old Car, Running or Not
Let’s look at the top auto sale options for your old vehicle:
#1 Go to a Dealer
If you’re in the market for a new vehicle (whether brand new or new-to-you), you may consider taking your obsolete car to an auto dealership, where you can use the old vehicle as a trade-in. This can save you time, but it may lose you money. The dealer will give you a low-ball offer for your old vehicle, provided you use the value as a down-payment toward your new ride.
The dealer can use various tactics to confuse the details of the trade-in value, so that you may not be certain if you’re getting a decent deal for your dated trade-in car. The dealership often adjusts other parts of the overall trade-purchase deal, such as the interest rate on the new loan, to make sure the dealer profits from the transaction. Be sure to look at the deal as a whole to make sure you’re getting a fair trade-in value for your old vehicle.
If you have time and want the best value, consider selling your old auto another way (see below for options). Then, bring the cash to the dealer to make your new purchase.
Bonus tips: Arrange any needed financing before going to a dealer, because dealer interest rates are typically high. For the very best deal, if you’re not buying a brand new vehicle, consider buying via a private party. Always get any vehicle you’re considering buying checked out by a reputable mechanic.
#2 Sell the Car Yourself
Another popular method of ditching your outdated auto is to sell it to a private party. This DIY method can be complicated and many people don’t want the hassle of selling their old auto this way. Private party auto sales can be inconvenient, frustrating and time-consuming because you need to advertise, field phone calls, texts or emails, and set up appointments to view/test drive the car.
If your automobile is not in drivable condition, you may have to cover repair costs to sell it or sell individual parts (which requires significant patience, and in-depth knowledge of car parts.) You must be prepared with all required paperwork for your private party sale, including your auto’s title, maintenance documentation, any warranty still in effect, bill of sale and release of liability.
Bonus tips: Keep safety in mind if you go this route. It’s best to ensure you’re not home alone (and don’t go on a test drive alone) when dealing with a private party car buyer. If you sell to a friend, neighbor, co-worker or family member, be aware that this can complicate your future relationship. Don’t make specific guarantees about your auto, like “the engine is brand new” unless it’s true.
#3 Sell it to a Junkyard
This quick and trouble-free method of getting rid of your old auto provides the ultimate convenience–provided you choose a customer-focused junk automobile removal service. If you’re thinking about simply taking your old auto to a nearby junkyard, you’re selling it as scrap. This means you likely won’t get a good offer for your elderly vehicle from a regular junkyard or parts dealer.
Instead, be sure to sell to a reputable junk car removal service like Sell Us Your Car. Our service offers a great option for busy people who want to get great value from their older auto, even if it’s a non-running junker. We’re prepared to offer you an excellent “parts value” for your obsolete auto so that you get maximum value from the transaction. Even if you don’t have the auto title or have a lien on your vehicle, we can still buy your auto and deal with all the paperwork for you.
Well-established junk auto removal services appraise cars fairly and add value for that transmission you just recently replaced, for example. What’s more, we provide an instant offer for your vehicle. We can come to pick up the car, or you can drop it off, as you wish. Our team is ready to take your junk automobile off your hands, with no hassle.
Bonus Tip: You’ll find dealing with an experienced, established auto junkyard, like Sell Us Your Car, to be a great experience–we promise.
Get Rid of your Obsolete Car the Easy Way–Today
Depending upon how important your time is, and how urgent getting the highest dollar value is, one of the above ways of vehicle disposal is likely the best fit for your situation. Remember, time is money–and freeing yourself of auto selling aggravation has value, too. Now is the time to take advantage of our hassle-free junk car removal service in Arizona. Contact SUYC today!
