Whether it\u2019s a series of breakdowns or an accident that has your car written off, selling your car for parts will make some money for your next set of wheels. Just because your car doesn\u2019t run anymore doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s not worth something to someone. Some businesses buy cars that don\u2019t run for scrap metal recycling. You can even sell your car in parts online \u2013 as long as you know how to pull it apart.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019ve been involved in an accident and had your car written off by insurance<\/a>, it\u2019s sometimes best to buy your car back. It\u2019s not just badly damaged cars that get written off \u2013 cars with scratches and dents, but no structural issues also get written off. Insurance companies will write off any car that they decide will cost more to repair than to sell. If you want to buy your car back, you\u2019ll need to let them know ASAP.<\/p>\n If your car is just old, it hasn\u2019t passed the MOT or the repairs are costing more and more each year \u2013 and are needed with increasing frequency \u2013 it\u2019s time to consider selling your car for parts. If you are<\/em> planning to sell your car for parts, there\u2019s some work to do first.<\/p>\n You’ll need to start with a little research to discover if your car is unusual or worth more in parts than a whole. Scrapping your car will usually raise you the least amount of cash. When cars are scrapped, the price is usually calculated by weight.<\/p>\n Take your car to your local mechanic and let them know what you\u2019re thinking of doing. Selling your car for parts isn\u2019t that uncommon. A mechanic may let you know that your car is in good enough condition to sell as is. If this is the case, selling your car<\/a> in one piece is faster and easier.<\/p>\n But, if you know your car is dying, it\u2019s more likely that you\u2019ll get a mixed assessment of its parts. Some may be good enough to sell, others will need to end up as scrap. A good mechanic will be able to tell you which is which. You may also be able to get an idea of the price you\u2019ll get for the good enough parts. Make note of what you learn and decide which parts are worth making the effort for.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t necessarily have to pull the car apart yourself to sell your car for parts. It\u2019s worth checking out the scrap options<\/a> in your area. If you have a car with expensive parts still working, like the catalytic converter, you may be surprised to get anywhere from a couple of hundred to a thousand or more pounds for it.<\/p>\n Taking your broken car to a scrap or salvage dealer is the easiest way to sell your car for parts, but not always the most lucrative. If you\u2019re not happy with the price offered for your broken car, it\u2019s time to pull out the wrench kit and socket set to get to work.<\/p>\n Obviously, it\u2019ll take time to pull the parts out and then sell them. You\u2019ll need to weigh up your effort vs expected value. There\u2019s no telling exactly how much you\u2019ll get for selling your car for parts until you\u2019ve sold each piece.<\/p>\n It takes anywhere between six to eight hours to remove an engine from a car. And of course, you\u2019ll need a garage to do it in, this is not a job for the side of the road or even the driveway. The key to dismantling your car for parts is to ensure you do it carefully. Damaging anything as you remove it will reduce its value if not make it completely worthless.<\/p>\n Focus on the parts that you\u2019ve noted as being of good enough quality to sell and will make the most money. There is no point in pulling everything apart if it\u2019s only going to be scrapped anyway.<\/p>\n The easiest parts to sell are the engine<\/strong>, the gearbox<\/strong>, the seats<\/strong> and the airbags<\/strong>. Radio<\/strong>, aircon controls<\/strong> and speakers<\/strong> are also relatively valuable and easy to get rid of \u2013 as long as they\u2019re in good working order.\u00a0Some of the exterior bits<\/a> \u2013 bumpers<\/strong>, mirrors<\/strong>, head<\/strong> and tail lights<\/strong>, fog lights<\/strong>, wheels<\/strong>, tires<\/strong> and suspension<\/strong>\u00a0can also earn you a tidy sum.<\/p>\n Once you have the parts you intend to sell, you\u2019ll need to find buyers.<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve decided not to go to a scrap yard with your entire car, eBay and Gumtree are your best bet. eBay<\/a> is one of the world\u2019s largest marketplaces for used car parts. You can send your car parts all over the world. The other advantage to eBay is being able to check the going rates for various car parts. This makes it easier to list your car parts and also price them competitively for a faster sale if you need one.<\/p>\n Gumtree is also a good option as it\u2019ll put you in touch with local buyers. This can save you on the cost and hassle of postage. It\u2019s the same story with Facebook\u2019s marketplace. You\u2019ll be able to find local buyers. You\u2019ll need to be a little more careful with these options though as there are fewer buyer protections than eBay.<\/p>\n If your car was looked after while she aged, it\u2019s more likely you\u2019ll get some benefit from selling her as parts. No one is going to be interested in worn out or damaged parts. Make sure you get your car evaluated properly before you try selling parts for cash. And if your car is still worth money for selling as a whole, it\u2019ll be faster, easier and worth your while checking her value to sell online<\/a>, as is.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Whether it\u2019s a series of breakdowns or an accident that has your car written off, selling your car for parts will make some money for your next set of wheels. Just because your car doesn\u2019t run anymore doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s not worth something to someone. 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