When it’s time to say goodbye to your old vehicle, you might be surprised at how many parts still hold value. Even if your car isn’t running, it may still contain several components that can fetch decent cash. Knowing what parts are most in demand can help you make the most out of your vehicle before you scrap it.
Catalytic Converter
This is one of the most valuable parts of any car. It contains precious metals like platinum, palladium, and rhodium, which are highly sought after. Even scrap yards and auto breakers offer good money for catalytic converters.
Engine and Transmission
If your engine or transmission is in working condition, these can fetch a high price, especially if they fit popular models. Even if they’re damaged, some car dismantlers will buy them for refurbishing or parts.
Airbags
If your car hasn’t been in a crash, its airbags are often reusable and valuable to auto salvage dealers. They are expensive to replace, so used ones are in demand.
Wheels and Tyres
Alloy wheels in decent condition can earn you money even if the tyres are worn out. Good condition tyres with tread can also be sold separately.
Car Battery
Even old or dead batteries are valuable to recyclers. Electric car scrap is a growing market due to the lithium in EV batteries.
Radiator and AC Compressor
These components are often salvaged and resold. If still working, they’re valuable for repairs in older vehicles.
Starter and Alternator
These are small but powerful parts that are easily removed and often refurbished or sold to car scrappers and mechanics.
GPS and Entertainment Systems
Factory-installed navigation systems, stereos, and screens are in demand for replacement or reselling.
FAQs
Scrap Yard Cash: First, make sure the car parts you wish to take out are 1. removed legally and 2. do not require you to alter the agreement with scrapper.
They’re placed on top of engines and they aid in reducing pollution caused by cars. Catalytic converters are really that valuable.
Consider selling the engine separately or make note of it with an auto salvage buyer who specializes in buying used car parts for resale.
Contact Us
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We Buy Scrap Cars & Vans
Yard 1 A, Mount Alexander,
Fort William, The Highlands, PH33 7NF
Phone: 0800 680 9005
Email: buyer@webuyscrapcarsandvans.co.uk
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