Improving Your Vehicle

If you have a rusted junked vehicle sitting on your property, and you decided you do not wish to restore it to use in the future, you will most likely want to find a way to have it removed so you can once again enjoy your land without an eyesore being present. There are several ways you can have a junked vehicle taken away from your property without having to pay a dime from your own pocket. Here are a few options to look into in the removal of a rusted vehicle where you do not need to pay any money on your own for its elimination.

Call A Local Auto Salvage Yard

Many automobile salvage yards will pay for junked vehicles. The amount paid is usually either a flat rate per vehicle or a specific rate for each pound the vehicle weighs. If your vehicle is still legal on the road and is in drivable condition, you can have a friend follow you to a salvage yard when you are ready to cash it in for money. If it is not able to be driven, some salvage yards will have tow trucks available to haul away junked vehicles. You will still receive compensation, but it may be a bit less to offset the cost of this service. Contact a company like Southwest Auto Salvage to learn more.

Check With Local Firehouses

Fire departments run drills with their firefighters to show them how to appropriately put out a car fire. Call a few local firehouses to see if they would be interested in taking your vehicle off your hands for this purpose. They may have a flatbed truck available or may be able to enlist help from a local towing company to bring the vehicle back to their own property without passing on a charge to you because of your contribution to their training needs.

Make A Charitable Contribution 

Consider giving your vehicle as a donation to one of your favorite charities. Some organizations that collect money for a specific cause will also have a vehicle donation program in place. They will take your vehicle to an auto salvage yard on their own and use the money they obtain from the yard as a donation. Many of these programs allow you to input your personal information online through the charity's main website. A tow truck will then arrive to haul away your junked vehicle. You will receive a tax form to fill out and mail in with your income taxes so you receive a deduction for the year you made the donation.