It’s cheaper. This, should really go without saying. Buying new parts for a restoration project can be very expensive. Many older cars require spare parts that are no longer made by the manufacturer and so they have to be sourced from specialist suppliers. This can mean that they are much more expensive than the original parts and they can often be very hard to get a hold of. If the parts are too expensive it may mean that the car itself has become uneconomic to repair or restore.

Compare Prices: You may be tempted to buy from the first online auto parts store that you come across, but don’t. At least not until you have done some «comparison shopping». The web is full of delicious deals. The main reason being that you can easily check out a company’s competitors at the push of a button. You don’t have to drive down any road or travel any length of miles to do that.

Before you toss your junker, clunker or otherwise malfunctioning car to the wind, consider this: it may be worth money. That’s right, your decrepit old jalopy can put some cash in your wallet if you put some strategy in place to get rid of it. Read on and we’ll look at some options you have to selling that old car.

The internet being what it is these days you can sometimes find the part you want by searching your junkyard’s website! A junkyard dog search like this couldn’t be easier! You’ll also be able to find the location of the junkyard and their hours. If you do query the search engines or yellow pages you might be surprised to find that there is more than one place you can look for auto parts near you. Just remember that looking for used auto parts isn’t much different than looking for a used car. Check the classifieds too. All of these ways of looking will save you time and money.

Make an appointment — If a salvage yard makes an acceptable offer for your vehicle, then make an appointment to drop it off. If it isn’t drivable, the yard may send out a tow truck to take it away. A car that has to be towed will be worth less as it will cost the salvage yard more money to obtain your vehicle. If your car is not drivable, but can be pulled to a salvage yard, then consider doing the job yourself.

Remove the license plates and registration. You’ll need to remove personal and business effects from your car before it is towed away. Remove documentation from the glove compartment except for the owner’s manual. You’ll want to take its registration, insurance information and license plates with you. Check the various storage compartments and the trunk for additional personal items. Return the license plates to the DMV.

The inside of your car should not be left to chance either. You will want to look for the best carpet cleaner that you can afford, because, if you have kids, they are going to make your interior a mess at one point or another and you need a way to clean that up as well. You should also consider trash bags that are made for cars so that you are not just throwing your trash on the floor. These can be found at your local auto parts store.

You can help children to have a chance to study in school when you donate car. The profit taken from your donated car can buy them materials for school and with that it can also to help some college students to finish their degree.