How to Scrap an Old Car
- 1). Drain all of the liquids from the car. By draining and properly disposing of the vehicle's hazardous materials you are helping to keep yourself and the environment safe. If you are unsure how to dispose of hazardous wastes in your town, call your city government for information.
- 2). Remove what items you can from the vehicle. For many parts you can easily remove them by yourself but for other items, such as the seats or the engine, you may have to have help. You should also have space to store these parts.
- 3). Sell what you can. Most of the parts of the vehicle can be resold. You can try selling these parts online or in your local paper. Tires can sometimes be resold, but if the tires are not in good shape then they should be recycled. And just because a part may no longer work does not mean someone may not want to buy it and fix it themselves.
- 4). Find a scrap yard that is local and is doing business in an environmentally friendly way. Ask questions of the scrapper about what he does with the metal from the vehicle. If you bring a vehicle that has not had the liquids drained or parts taken out do not be surprised if you receive less money for the vehicle. A scrap yard is going to pay you less the more work it has to do.
- 5). Take the car to be scrapped during a slow period at the scrap yard. There will be a greater chance that someone will be available to unload the vehicle and answer any questions you may have.
