Benefits of Attending a Trade School

Whether you've driven a vehicle for hundreds of thousands of miles or have a car or truck that has extensive damage that you can't afford to repair, having a junk car sitting in your driveway can be quite frustrating. Luckily, there are several things that you can do to get rid of a junk car. Use the following tips if you have a junk car you know longer want:

Sell It

Few people are willing to buy a car that is not in good working order, but there are some companies that will pay you for your junk car and may even tow it away for free. These companies typically employ mechanics who can repair the car and get it running again, or the vehicle is dismantled for parts. It can be well worth your time to call a few junk car buying companies in your area to get a quote and see what kind of offers you get.

Take It Apart

If you have some mechanical knowledge, you may want to consider dismantling your vehicle yourself and removing the parts that are still in good repair. There is a big market for used auto parts, and you may be able to sell your junk car's working parts to an auto repair shop or sell them online. 

Send It to the Junkyard

Junkyards are another viable option when you need to get rid of your junk car. Like junk car buying companies, junk yards will often pay you for your junk car, and you may be able to find a junk yard that will come to your home and tow your junk car away if it does not run. 

Donate Your Junk Car

While your junk car may be a nuisance to you, it can be a treasure for someone else. When you just want your junk car off your property, consider donating it to a charity or a school (like Newgate School). Charities often have junk cars repaired by volunteer mechanics and then sell them at auction to raise money for their organization. You may also choose to donate your junk car to a high school or automotive trade school-- your donation will allow students who are in auto repair classes the opportunity to get hands on training in repairing different types of mechanical problems. In most cases, donating a junk car is tax deductible, so you can do a good deed while also lowering your tax burden.