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Is it possible to sell your car to a junk yard even if you owe money on it still?

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:19:26 +0000

Gabrielle R asked:

I have a 2001 Saab 9-3 Turbo 2.0L that needs another engine. My warranty paid for the last one. But my mechanic got it from a junk yard and that warranty on it is only good for so long. The repairs are going to cost me too much. Everything else is in perfect condition. Just not the engine. Any ideas on what to do?

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Can I get any money for this car at a junk yard?

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 12:23:41 +0000

ChurchLady asked:

I have a Hyundai Elantra that's been parked for 1 1/2 years. It needs a transmission a new motor but has a lot of usable parts on it. The low gears work so I can drive it to a junk yard, but I'm wondering if they usually buy cars in that condition. Anbody got more experience with this than me??
1995

I loved that car! (Sorry; I know that was random, but Yahoo told me I had to enter at least 10 characters to add details!) C:
It would probably cost ~1500 for a new transmission. The motor would be another 1500. Someone gave me a van when that one broke down, and I was toying with the idea of fixing it, but for that much I think I can get a decent used car with lower mileage.

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Will anyone buy this besides a junk yard?

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:42:07 +0000

Real Talk asked:

I have a 2001 oldsmobile alero with about 130K miles on it. About a month ago I found out I blew the head gasket and was told it could be fixed but that it would be pricey and eventually I would have to also replace the bottome of the engine and then whateva else was found wrong with the car. I was told it would be cheaper to find another used car but what should i do with this one.

Should I attempt to sell it and if so what would be a good price for it. The car also has a small dent on the front end and needs a new tire. If i decided to junk it, would i get money for it, or would i be better off donating it to purple heart or some place like that?

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auto mobile insurance?

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:53:44 +0000

scully_steve asked:

i am from louisianna a man did nit stop at a stop sign and totaled my vehicle the guy is from texas and hit me in my state they told me that texas law says they must get in touch with the guy who hit me or they cant give me my money they also told me that i have to take my vehicle out of the junk yard or i will have to pay for the storage we both have liability only

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Used ac compressor? please help?

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:04:45 +0000

~jenjen~ asked:

Will a used ac compressor work fine for my car? It's a 96 chev cav and I don't want to spend a lot of money. Is my best bet a junk yard? And will an auto repair shop instal it? Thanks for the help!

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Was this a good deal?

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:52:53 +0000

Mark A asked:

I don't know much about cars but today I took my chances of selling my mom's junked car to this junk yard that sells used auto parts. The car was 1992 Crown Victoria V8 4.6 L engine, its transmission was busted, its paint was worn, the leather seats were usable but ripped, and we had the original title . I sold the car for $200…I was originally told $350 by the company but when the tow truck guy came by…he offered $200. I tried a long time trying to get him to give me the price I was given or at least $250 but he said that if he went past $200 he would lose more money than he would make.

Did I ***** up on the price….was $200 a reasonable pay off or could I have gone to more. His reasons were that the car is scrap and:
*the busted transmission is no prob since he is just gonna sell the engine and hope someone buys
*the seats can't even be sold
*the tires will be sold $2 a piece
*the rest of the car will be crushed and sold for metal

Then he went through the usual mumbo jumbo of gas and towing and what not…I mean understand its tough work but its a car that you take that you can sell, fix, scrap and make your money back in my opinion…but I don't know enough about cars or the used/scrap/junkyard business to really have a cohesive argument.

Did I get gipped?

THANKS for all those that reply!!
–CURIOUS

P.S. A friend eyed the car really quick and said I shouldn't sell the car for less than $500…so I feel like I got screwed?

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