Removing An Undriveable Junk Car From Your Property

If you have an old, non-working vehicle just sitting on your property, and you no longer wish to keep it in your possession, you will need to find a way to get rid of it with help from a tow truck. Many do not wish to pay to have a tow vehicle come to their property to get rid of a vehicle they are no longer going to keep, making it necessary to find alternate services to do the job. Here are some ideas you can use in an attempt to get rid of a junk vehicle without having to pay for the removal service in the process.

Call An Auto Salvage Yard First

Many auto salvage yards will pay customers for the removal of junk vehicles. If you are able to find this type of service in your area, call them up and ask them if they require a payment be made for a tow of the vehicle from your property. The cost of a tow may be deducted from the amount you will be given for the vehicle, or in some instances, it is included with the removal, meaning you will get top-dollar for the metal you are giving to the service. This is an easy way to get rid of a vehicle without having to do any work besides making a phone call. For more information, contact companies like Edison Automotive.

Consider Giving The Vehicle To A Charity

Some charitable organizations will pick up vehicles from those who wish to donate them to their cause. Find a charity that you have a belief in contributing to and check to see if they have a vehicle donation program available. The organization will take your vehicle to an auto salvage company on their own and keep the amount given to them in exchange for the metal to use for the charity. This is a great way to get rid of a vehicle without having to pay for a tow truck to remove it. While you will not obtain physical cash for the vehicle, many charities will provide you with write-off information so you can get a deduction on your yearly taxes.

Check Schools And Fire Houses

If you want to donate your vehicle locally, you may be able to find someone to come tow it for use at a school. Vo-tech schools or high schools with automotive programs may be interested in bringing your vehicle to their establishment to see if students can get it up and running. They will then donate the vehicle to a charity themselves, or if you wish, the school may charge you for the parts used so you have a running vehicle once again. Another idea is to call local fire houses to see if they would like to tow away your vehicle to use for fire training. Fire houses often obtain old vehicles to set on fire so their newest firefighters will be able to learn how to effectively use the equipment to extinguish flames.