Important benefits of scrapping your car
There are several options to get rid of an old car sitting on your property, taking up valuable space. One option is to scrap your car. Now while this might sound like bringing your car to a scrapyard and dumping it there against a fee, similar to bringing your garbage to the dump, that is definitely not the case. In fact, it can be highly beneficial to scrap your car instead of trying to sell it privately or trading it in at a dealership.
In this blog, we will take a look at the important benefits of scrapping your car.
What are the Important benefits of Scrapping Your Car?
Trade for Cash/Financial Reward
One of the biggest advantages is the fact that you can actually get cash for your old car. Now there are many different factors that will determine the amount you can get for a scrap vehicle. It depends on the make, model, year, vehicle condition, mileage or if the car is still functional. Another factor is how much scrap metal is worth at the time of the sale. Generally, it ranges between $200 and $15,000.
Fill out our online form or give us a call at 647-330-9840 to find out how much we will pay for your scrap car.
Eco-Friendly
Another big benefit of scrap car recycling is that it has a very positive effect on the environment. For one, the metal and tires of an old car will be recycled and re-purposed, which is one step towards protecting resources. But also other parts of the car are being recycled, such as the catalytic converter or batteries. Another effect is that any toxic materials are properly disposed of and kept out of the environment. There are many different materials that have to be handled very carefully, such as motor oil, brake fluid, engine coolant, antifreeze, power-steering fluid, battery acids and more.
Scrapping your car also is helpful for your immediate environment as you will prevent potential leaks of fluids in your driveway or yard.
Extra Space
It doesn’t matter if your car has been sitting in your yard or your driveway; getting rid of an old junk vehicle will free up a lot of space. You can use it for another car, for storage or a different project you may always have wanted to realize but didn’t have the space for.
Hassle-Free
If you’re considering bringing your old car to a scrapyard or trading it in at a dealership, then you will have to figure out a way to get it there. Either you can still drive it or, if it is not driveable anymore, you will have to pay someone to tow it. When you call AKR Towing, we will come to your location, pick it up for free and give you cash for your car on top of it!
Safety First
If your old car is no longer safe to drive without the risk of a breakdown or accident, then it is time to consider scrapping your car. Road safety is of utmost importance, and scrapping your vehicle can actually help you fund a different car to replace the old one. You can increase road and personal safety while getting money, so it is a win-win situation.
Conclusion
So, as you can see, there are many important benefits of scrapping your car. It can get you additional cash while you can take steps to save the environment. It will allow you to satisfy your responsibility for your vehicle not only when driving it but also when disposing of it.
AKR Towing can help you with it and make the process hassle-free. Give us a call at 647-330-9840 or fill out our convenient online form to find out how much cash you can get for your car and schedule a date and time for us to come and pick up the car, taking it off your mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of scrapping?
There are several benefits of scrapping your old car. You can get cash for your junk vehicle, help protect the environment and free up space on your property.
Why is vehicle recycling important?
When you recycle a vehicle, you not only give the recycler the opportunity to reclaim materials to reuse but also can rest assured that all toxic materials will be disposed of environmentally friendly.
What do I need to know when scrapping a car?
If you plan to scrap your car, make sure to remove all personal belongings. You will also require two documents: The vehicle portion of the ownership document and the used vehicle bill of sale. You will need these documents to transfer ownership to the recycler legally. Note that you cannot legally scrap a car without ownership in Ontario!
What is the scrap value of a car in Ontario?
There are many different factors that will determine the amount you can get for a scrap vehicle. It depends on the make, model, year, vehicle condition, mileage or if the car is still functional. Another factor is how much scrap metal is worth at the time of the sale. Generally, it ranges between $200 and $15,000.
Fill out our online form or give us a call at 647-330-9840 to find out how much we will pay for your scrap car.