Using 7 Cash For Damaged Cars Strategies Like The Pros

Your car lost value the moment you bought it. And it its value will significantly go down over the years as it gets older and more damaged. Instead of letting your car rot in your garage, it’s best to get cash for damaged cars.

1. The number one pro tip when selling a damaged car is not to wait for too long. Sell it before the parts are no longer functioning and it accumulates more rust. 

2. But you shouldn’t be in too much of a hurry either. Otherwise, you won’t get the best deal. That’s the second pro tip when opting for cash for damaged cars.

3. Spend time on research. Do you want to get the highest possible deal? You have to work for it. Before selling your old ride to any company, shop around by looking for reliable auto wrecking companies online. Keep in mind that there are shady dealers out there that convince people to sell their cars to them by promising to pay top dollar just to rip them off after. Remember: if it’s too good to be true, walk away. Take your time and do some basic background checks on the company. Then, ask for quotations. Compare their offers carefully to know which wrecker is giving you the best deal.

4. Don’t spend cash on towing and paperwork. Why should you when you can get them for free? Many companies will offer to tow your car and process the transfer of ownership and cancellation of insurance on your behalf. But if they are charging you for these services, then you should think twice as there are companies that will do these at no cost to you. You just have to find them. Prior to closing the deal, ask the buyer about extra charges. If they are too expensive, then consider looking for another buyer. 

5. Be specific when describing your vehicle. It is now possible to sell damaged vehicles online or over the phone. You just need to provide the buyer with all the essential details of your car (year, model, make, condition). One pro tip when providing a description is to be specific. You have to mention any damage as well as all the working parts. This way, the company can accurately assess your vehicle before giving an offer. 

6. Find out the current scrap metal prices. The price of the scrap metal in the market will influence the offer you will get. Take note that auto wrecking companies are in the business of buying old cars for scrap metal. It’s a good practice to check the current scrap metal prices so you can figure out the possible value of your car. The formula is: Scrap metal price x weight of the car in tons. 

7. Prior to selling your vehicle to any yard, have it assessed by a mechanic who can give you a rough estimate of how much your vehicle might be value. This will be helpful in filtering offers from auto wrecking companies and determining which buyer is giving you a reasonable offer. 

Amazon Cash for Cars is one of the companies known for providing reasonable cash for damaged cars. You can receive up to $9000 in cash from us depending on the condition of your vehicle. To learn more about our services, call us at 0422 784 920. 

About the Author:

Yasin Azimi is the COO and IT Manager of Amazon Car Group (also known as Amazon Cash for Cars), first company in Australia to revolutionise the "Cash for Car" industry by offering cryptocurrency payments for unwanted cars. Yasin graduated in 2018 with Bachelor of Software Engineering from the University of Technology Sydney, and has worked with fortune 500 companies like Cognizant as well as QBE Insurance in Australia for the past 3 years. With his IT experience coupled with his team of experts, Amazon Car Group is changing how people sell their car for cash.