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If you have an old, beat-up car that has reached the end of its useful life, you might need to figure out what to do with it. Used cars that are still in good condition can easily be sold to another driver, but cars that aren’t reliable or may not even run are much more difficult to get rid of. Oftentimes, the only place to . . .
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Performing your own vehicle repairs can be a great way to save money on car maintenance. However, even DIY repairs come with some costs attached. Generally speaking, the highest costs associated with DIY car repairs are attached to buying replacement parts. Even without mechanics’ fees, those parts can cost you a decent chunk of cash. One good way to cut down on that expense is . . .
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Knowing when to sell your car can be just as important as finding the right buyer. In many ways, timing is everything. If you sell your car at the right time, you can get more money for it and enjoy moving on to something newer and better. But how do you know it’s the right time to sell your car? And should you sell it . . .
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Selling a junk car isn’t easy. You know from the beginning that you have a product that very few people will be interested in. How do you drum up interest in a car that you know is, for all intents and purposes, a complete piece of junk? While many sellers are tempted to gloss over the car’s issues, this dishonest approach is not the way . . .
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When you have an old car that’s in poor condition or won’t run anymore, selling privately often isn’t an option. It can be extremely difficult to find a private buyer who wants to buy a car that needs a significant amount of work, so you’ll likely find yourself holding onto your junker for far longer than planned—and, potentially, never be able to find someone to . . .
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When you’re selling a car, you likely have a few sources you rely on to determine what it’s worth, such as the Kelly Blue Book. But when selling a junk car for scrap, knowing its true worth can be a bit more difficult. How do you even begin to determine the value of something that’s literally been labeled as “junk”? What factors influence the value . . .
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If you’re considering buying a vintage car, it’s important to weigh the pros and cons of that purchase. Of course, those pros and cons can vary depending on the type of car you’re buying and its condition. For example, buying a classic car in mint condition is going to be a huge upfront investment; on the other hand, buying a vintage car that needs drastic . . .
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If you have an older-model car, selling it can be a bit tricky. Most people recognize that vintage cars have higher maintenance requirements and a certain amount of mechanical know-how to keep up with them. Of course, in the right condition and in the right market, you might be able to find another vintage car enthusiast to buy your classic car. If you’re unsure whether . . .
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If you’re someone who has the experience and knowledge to conduct your own car repairs, then you know a thing or two about car parts. You know how to tell if a part is in good condition or if it needs to be replaced, and you know how to replace those parts too. But you might not know that used car parts can provide you . . .
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Do you have an old junk car that won’t run on your property? Are you unsure of what you could do with it? While that old junker might seem like nothing more than a rusted-out lawn ornament, it can be given a second life in a number of different ways. Keep reading to learn more about what you can do with your junk car to . . .
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