
I had always heard that you could get good money if you sold your scrap car, but I never really knew how much, or how to do it. Is it legal? How do I go about doing it? Does it cost me anything? What are my other options? These were just some of the questions swirling in my head when I decided to sell my scrap car, so I decided to turn to the experts for help with this one! Follow along as I reveal some of the most common things you should know about selling your scrap car.
Find Out the Current Value of Scrap Metal
A scrap metal car is a car that is being sold for the metal that it is made of. When you are looking to sell your scrap metal car, there are three things to consider. First, how much weight is the metal of the car worth? Second, how much will it cost to remove and transport the metal from the site if they do not want to come and pick it up themselves? And third, what can they offer you in return for the scrap metal or should you sell it privately on sites like Skrotbil on 3skrotpriser? The price will always be calculated by weight so when you go to start shopping around for prices make sure to have an idea of how much your vehicle weighs.
Determine What Kind of Metal Your Car Is Made Of
The first thing you’ll want to do is determine what type of metal your car is made of. There are three types of metal cars: ferrous, non-ferrous, and precious metals. Ferrous metals include steel and iron – these can be recycled into other steel products. Non-ferrous metals include copper, aluminum, and lead – these can be recycled into new items like pipes or cans. Precious metals include platinum and gold – these can be melted down for use in jewelry or coins.
Compare Local Prices for Scrap Metal
It is important to note that scrap metal prices vary depending on the location and size of the car. Skrotbil, a Swedish site that compares local scrap metal prices, lists prices in Euros as well as in USD. A 3skrotpriser lists rates per kg and may provide more accurate numbers for you.
With this in mind, it’s helpful to find out what your local scrap metal company pays per kg before selling your car. To do so, look up local scrap companies online or ask at your nearest junk yard. Prices will also depend on the condition of the vehicle–cars in good condition will yield higher prices than those in poor condition. To make sure that you get fair market value for your car, be sure to ask friends who have sold their cars about how much they got paid and how much time was spent preparing the vehicle for sale beforehand.
Negotiate the Best Price for Your Scrap Car
- Find a Skrotbil
- Find the 3skrotpriser
- Contact Skrotbil and ask for price offer, remember to mention that you are looking for the best offer and are willing to negotiate with them, sometimes they will give you a better deal if you’re willing to take less money for your car
- Compare the different offers, take note of what’s included in each offer, such as how much money is offered and whether or not there is any negotiation available with that company
- Pick the company that best suits your needs (best price, good customer service) and contact them back to discuss further details
- Go through the contract carefully before signing it!