Sell Your Parts Car for Cash

Vehicles that are considered parts cars have either become uneconomical due to the cost to repair being greater than the car’s resale value.

A parts car is generally identified when one of the following situations arises: rust has destroyed the integrity of the body or frame of the vehicle; the engine has failed due to internal mechanical failure; or it’s been sitting undrivable for so long that you’ll end up replacing everything all at once. These scenarios highlight that the value of a vehicle does not necessarily lie solely in being able to repair the vehicle but also provides value in the remaining components, working electronics, and body components that have not been damaged.

How Are Used Parts Evaluated?

When we look at the used part that you have offered (vehicle), we will offer you quick cash of what you have remaining. We do not care if the vehicle is functioning, aesthetic, or drivable. All we care about is how many components are still functional/usable.

Our evaluation process is to evaluate all the parts, value each item, calculate the shell amount, and finally make you a written offer. Once you accept our offer, we will send you a flatbed truck to pick up the vehicle at no charge to you and handle your paperwork start to finish.

Who Buys Parts Cars?

There are a wide variety of end-users for parts-only vehicles. If you are only looking for a specific automobile part, you would probably be interested in finding someone who would be willing to pay for only those specific used parts, the rest would be disposed of at your expense.

Most local junkyards and pick-a-part facilities will accept your entire vehicle, but will typically pay you based on weight and require you to deliver the vehicle to them. Most car dealers are not interested in cars that can only be sold as parts because they do not have the ability to resell these types of vehicles on their lot.

Cash-for-cars buyers like us are the most uncomplicated way to sell your parts-only vehicle because we provide you with one set price for your entire vehicle and we take care of handling the pickup.

How Much Is a Parts-Only Vehicle Worth?

Your parts only vehicle may not be worth as much as a running vehicle, but it certainly is not worthless either. The value of your parts vehicle is dependent upon what parts are still in good condition, what year/make/model car we are dealing with, and the current scrap metal market value. Items such as catalytic converters, transmissions, engine blocks, doors and electronics all have an impact on the overall value.

Generally speaking, newer model vehicles will be worth more due to the fact that there is a higher demand for the parts from these types of vehicles in the used marketplace. If you sell your parts vehicle to us, we will evaluate what your vehicle has to offer and provide you with a cash offer for what it is worth today.

Where Can I Sell a Car for Parts?

There are several options available to you when selling your vehicle for parts, and each of them has their own pros and cons. Parting out your vehicle privately could potentially provide you with more total money, but the problem is that it takes a lot longer to sell your parts than it does to sell them as an intact vehicle.

If you choose to part your vehicle out, you will have to deal with listing and selling each part individually, without being able to charge for delivery, meeting buyers at a shipping point or simply throwing away all of the leftover parts of the car after it has been completely parted out.

Most junkyards and scrapyards will gladly accept your entire vehicle, but they typically pay you the scrap rate and expect that you are able to deliver the vehicle to their location. Pick-a-part lots may be interested in purchasing your vehicle but will usually require you to have the vehicle delivered to their facility as well. Car dealerships typically do not want parts cars; they do not have the necessary setup or resources to resell used parts.

Buyers of cash-for-cars offer you the greatest level of convenience and an honest evaluation of your junk vehicle. When we buy the vehicle from you, you don’t need to do anything and we pay you one payment, provide you with free towing, and take care of all the documentation. If your primary goal is to get the cash in hand as soon as possible, the easiest course of action is to sell it to a cash-for-cars buyer.

Should I Part Out My Car or Sell It Whole?

If you have the time, space, and patience, you can make substantially more money by parting out your vehicle. The value of the separated components (transmission, doors, alternator, starter, etc.) and then scrapping the shell may yield a greater overall return on your investment.

However, this process can last from weeks to months and you will have to deal with buyers not showing up, shipping expenses, and managing a partially stripped vehicle in your driveway. Selling your whole junk vehicle to us gives you a single transaction, one tow truck and one payment. Most people will find that the level of simplicity and convenience provided by cash-for-cars buyer far outweighs trying to get the last few dollars by selling your parts separately.

What Parts Are Worth the Most on My Car?

When evaluating a car for the purpose of selling used parts, consider which components are the most valuable. In general, the engine and transmission are the most valuable components of any vehicle and when in good working condition, they are the highest valued on most vehicles. Besides the engine and transmission, catalytic converters have a very high value due to their composition of precious metals including platinum, palladium, and rhodium.

The value of a catalytic converter is exceptional even when the vehicle is not running due to the precious metals contained within. Additionally, components of the body such as the doors, fenders, bumpers, and other body components will have a good resale value when they are in good condition.

This includes the interior, including seats, trim, wiring harnesses, computers, and sensors will also have some resale value. Plus, after the removable, valuable components are stripped from the outer shell (frame), the shell and frame of the vehicle still hold value based on their scrap weight.

Why Are Catalytic Converters Worth So Much?

Catalytic converters are very valuable items because they are comprised of precious metals that serve as catalysts to facilitate the chemical reaction to clean the pollutants produced in a vehicle’s exhaust. Platinum, palladium, and rhodium are very rare and very costly; thus many catalytic converters will contain a significant quantity of one or more of these precious metals.

The market for scrap catalytic converters is constantly active because recyclers offer the highest price for the recovery of the metals contained in the catalytic converter. Therefore, a car that still has an intact catalytic converter will command a higher price than a car that is missing its catalytic converter.

How Do I Price a Parts-Only Car?

When you are trying to price a used parts-only vehicle, the first step is to assess what is usable. Determine what major components exist and their working status.

The next step is to look up the current used market price for these components. Once you have the used market price of the components, you can then determine the scrap weight price of the remaining shell (frame) of the car, and the scrap value of the car as a whole; the year, make, and model will also impact the total price of the car because newer, more popular vehicles will have a higher demand for the unutilized parts from other parts vehicles.

To obtain an accurate price for your parts-only vehicle, the best option is to contact a buyer who makes a living purchasing parts-only vehicles on a daily basis; this will provide you with an honest purchasing value without any sales gimmicks.

Is It Better to Sell to a Salvage Yard or Privately?

If you are well versed in selling parts directly to individual buyers, and can independently manage the entire sales process, you might be able to sell your parts vehicle for a higher total price than selling to a salvage yard.

A salvage yard or cash-for-cars buyer will likely have the lowest total sale price for your vehicle, as they offer the least amount of hassle for you when disposing of your vehicle. If you are not interested in managing the hassle of a private sale, then selling to a salvage yard or cash-for-cars buyer is the best alternative.

Salvage yards and cash-for-cars buyers offer a cash price for your vehicle, will tow it from your location, and assist you in executing the necessary paperwork to finalize the transaction. If the priority is to sell your parts vehicle as quickly and as simply as possible, your best option is to sell to a professional buyer.