The Junk Car Checklist
Your car might be a junk car if…
it is over 15 years old.
Most junk cars are old enough that each individual part is worn down, leading to frequent breakdowns and mechanic bills. If your vehicles can’t make it a month without a trip to the mechanic, it may be time to retire it.
it has over 160,000 miles.
For the same reasons that were listed above, cars that are driven farther than normal are liable to break down more often. If all those road trips to visit relatives on the opposite coast have added up to a clunker, give us a call.
it has exterior damage.
Most junk cars have rust spots, scratches, or dents. Some junk cars are nearly brand new, but have been in an accident that has rendered them unsafe to drive. They might be leaking their fluid on your driveway, or dragging their bumper on the pavement, but one thing is for sure: they need to go!
it has interior damage.
We encounter many junk cars that have torn upholstery, cracked dashboards, or ripped carpet. No matter how bad your interior has gotten, we may still make an offer.
it hasn’t moved in years.
One great way to tell if you own a junk car is to ask yourself, when was the last time I drove it? If you can’t remember the last time you took it for a spin, it is likely because it is broken down enough that it is no longer a functioning mode of transportation.
