Don’t know what to do with that old pile of junk in your driveway. Take it away! Donate that car to charity, receive a tax deduction, and clear away an old junk car in one easy step! Free junk car removal in all 50 states donate car to charity and give the proceeds to a non-profit organization that helps children.

You can feel good about getting rid of your junk car because when you donate car to charity, it includes free junk car removal, so you won’t have any of the hassle of getting the car to the junkyard, haggling over the price, and then finding your way back home. When you donate car to charity, you’ll help children who need it while helping out your tax return at the end of the year, too!

Are you sick and tired of that old junker sitting in front of your house? Well, junk a car and feel much better about yourself! You can junk a car, boat, motorcycle, RV, or just about any type of vehicle quickly and easily, and it is a tax deduction besides. When you junk a car, a local towing company will tow it for free, and you won’t have any hassles with paperwork or anything else.

You can junk a car online in as little as two minutes, and within 48 hours, your car will be towed away for free, and you’ll receive the value as a tax deduction. Know when you junk a car, it’s quick and easy, but it also helps American children living on the streets, so you’ll be doing a good deed for everyone involved!

Good news! You can get free junk car pick up anywhere in the United States, and it only takes 48 hours or less through junk-yard.org! You can request a junk car pick up online or by phone and be assured that a tow truck will come to take your junk car away within two days. In addition, that junk car will end up benefiting kids who live on the streets.

Junk car pick up isn’t just for cars. You can donate a boat, RV, motorcycle, or just about anything, and it will be picked up and taken away for free. Don’t worry if your junk car isn’t running, it doesn’t matter, just call or email today, and wave goodbye to that junk car that you’ve been meaning to get rid of.

Winter has shed its white blanket only to reveal some of the ugliest, broken down cars you’ve ever seen. Whether they’re in your yard, or someone else’s yard, you know they shouldn’t be there. But what do you do? Each state has its own abandonment laws; therefore, you should check with your local authorities to find out what can be done. If you’re not sure who specifically to contact, do a search for local car removal services in your area. A quick Internet search will reveal local junk car removal agencies (some of them are free). Tell them your situation. They can help you locate laws and legislation for your area to guide you in dealing with the situation. Sometimes the local police department can help if enforcement is required. In most cases, enforcement will be carried out if the junked car is deemed environmentally hazardous, detracts from the livability and attractiveness of the neighborhood, hinders the promotion of tourism in the area and takes away from the comfort, happiness, health and emotional stability of occupants in the vicinity. These guidelines are somewhat subjective and are open to interpretation. For this reason, it’s best to obtain a copy of junkyard law for your area. If that isn’t clearly written, contact your local police detachment for advice on how to proceed.

There’s no question that purchasing used car parts from junk yards is a cheaper option than purchasing them new. But how can you be sure that the parts you’re buying are going to work properly? While junkyards are required to follow city code ordinances in terms of location and appearance, there aren’t any specific associations (unless the junkyard voluntarily subscribes to an automotive association) to monitor what they’re doing. That leaves it up to you, the consumer. If you’re not sure about the company, read the “About Us” section on their website. You should be able to easily locate their customer service department to find out what their warranty and return policies are. Beware of companies selling products with no grace period for returns. While most companies selling used car parts are selling the items “as is,” a good company will understand that from time to time, parts arrive broken or do not work properly. A good company should be willing to work with you to provide the best overall satisfaction. Word of mouth is a good indicator as to whether a car part dealer is reputable, as well. Overall, the things you want to look for in a reputable junkyard operator are a seal of approval from the Better Business Bureau, word of mouth recommendation and knowledge of the industry’s policies and operating procedures. Do an Internet search for used car parts in your area. There’s a good chance you’ll find a searchable database that presents you with the best possible price for the part you’re looking for.

If you’re in the business of recycling automobiles and automotive parts, you’re doing a great service to the environment and to consumers. Reliable statistics show that wholesale and retail customers can purchase quality parts that sell for up to 50 percent less than comparable new parts. As a junk yard dealer, you’re also contributing to the health of the environment by recycling parts back into the mainstream. But how do you know if you’re doing a good job? How do you know what trends are on the horizon? By doing an Internet search for junkyard or automotive recyclers’ associations, you should be able to find a wealth of information. Why join an association? An association provides you with key industry contacts, updated industry information including current trends and even tips on increasing profits. Additionally, associations listen to junk yard dealers’ ideas providing a well-rounded source of support. When looking for an appropriate association to join, make sure to check out the additional benefits it has to offer. You just might find that your membership fee covers much more than you realized. Typically, a good association will offer your company insurance at reduced rates, product promotion and much more.

As a junk yard dealer, it goes without saying that you’re going to handle gasoline. Every step of the way requires safe handling practices, including disposal. Gasoline is highly volatile and extremely flammable, and it needs to be handled with care. Years down the road, when new hybrid vehicles are mainstream, the issue of gasoline disposal may be moot. In the meantime, there are some key things you need to understand in order to make gasoline a safe and environmentally friendly process. According to Chevron.com, the first thing you should do (and this goes for any chemicals inherent in the junk yard business) is to obtain a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) by doing an Internet search for “Worldwide MSDS.” When handling gasoline in the junk yard, make sure to cover your nose and mouth to avoid inhaling the vapors. Be careful not to get any gasoline on your skin, and use only approved containers (one to five gallons, metal or UL approved plastic, red in color with vapor-tight cap). Never store gasoline in glass or unapproved containers.

For more guidelines on proper handling and disposal of fuel for junkyard operators, contact the American Petroleum Institute or the Petroleum Equipment Institute.

Often, local law enforcement and city and county governments will sell salvage cars at a public auction. You can check with local agencies to buy salvage cars at auction, usually at prices even below wholesale. Sometimes these cars have only minor damage that will not cost too much to be fixed.

Reputable auction houses will let you inspect the car before you make a bid and should note the car is from salvage. When you buy salvage cars at auction, you usually buy them “as is,” meaning the auction house is not responsible for any problems or malfunctions with the car. Check out the auction house and the vehicle thoroughly and you could find a real bargain if you buy salvage cars at auction!

Be careful when you buy junk cars, there are some salvage companies who don’t tell the truth about their cars! Many unscrupulous dealers will sell dangerous salvaged cars as drivable and safe, but most salvage dealers will tell their customers when a car cannot be driven and is unsafe. They will sell that car for parts rather than as a drivable vehicle.

Some salvage companies have cars that are especially suited to rebuilding or restoring. When you buy junk cars to restore, deal with companies that offer “project,” “rebuildable” or “restorable” cars. These cars aren’t roadworthy now, but with some tender loving care and some hard work, they can regain some of their former glory.

If you want to sell your junk cars, chances are there are plenty of junk yards who buy junk cars in your area. However, before you call the first ad you see in the yellow pages, think about donating your car to charity instead. The money will help those who need it and you’ll be rid of that junker that’s been cluttering up your driveway.

Here’s how it works. You call a company that specializes in removal of old cars. Normally, they can have your car picked up for free within 48 hours of your call. Your car is towed to a local junkyard, and you receive a tax deduction for the value of your car. All the proceeds from the sale go to a charitable organization the company sponsors. It’s quick, easy and painless, so look for a charitable organization that will buy junk cars and feel good about getting rid of that junker today!

Many American car collectors and junk yards buy salvage cars from Japan to use or sell for parts. These salvage cars are much cheaper, even with shipping, and often you can find great buys for cars that are no longer running, but have many salvageable spare parts.

If you buy salvage cars from Japan, you have two options for shipping and delivery. You can have the entire car shipped from Japan in a container and remove the parts yourself when it arrives or you can have a Japanese company remove the parts and ship them to you. Often, it’s cheaper to buy the entire car and have it shipped and remove the parts yourself when it arrives. Whatever you choose, if you buy salvage cars from Japan, you’ll save quite a bit of money over comparable American models, if they are available.

You can save a lot of money if you buy junk cars or salvage cars, but you should be aware of what to look for in a junk car. Many of these cars have been damaged in floods, and it can be very difficult to see the damage. Here’s what to look for:

* Look underneath the seats, in the glove compartment, trunk and dashboard to see if you can see any signs of water damage, including rust and mud or dirt.
* Smell the car with the doors and windows closed. Does it smell musty or moldy?
* Check the upholstery and carpets. If they look stained or faded, they may have been damaged by water and if they don’t match the rest of the interior, they could have been replaced to hide the damage.
* Turn on the ignition and make sure all the warning lights come on and are working. Check the outside lights, too, along with other electrics, like windshield wipers and the cigarette lighter.
* Always run the car through at least one used vehicle database to make sure the vehicle has not been damaged in some way.

If you follow these steps, you can avoid a lot of problems when you buy junk cars!

There are plenty of reasons for you to buy salvage cars from Japan. The Japanese trade their cars in a lot sooner than most Americans, so their cars have less wear and tear. Also, they have great roads in Japan, so the cars are in better shape when they are traded. The Japanese are also scrupulous about maintenance, so the cars are usually in better shape than comparable American-driven models.

In addition, most Japanese cars are very low mileage (they don’t have that far to drive, it’s a small country!) so buying salvage cars is good bargain even when you figure in shipping from Japan. Finally, repair costs are extremely high in Japan, so you may be able to find a bargain that only needs some minor repairs that won’t cost that much to repair here in the States. So, buying salvage cars from Japan may be a great auto investment for you or your family!

Before you buy a car from a classified ad or online auction, be sure to check the vehicle’s history with a car identification provider and be sure to check out the seller, too. One stolen car ring began to buy salvage cars in another state and then the moved them over the state line and got a clear title.

Then, they targeted look-alike cars, scanned their Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) through the windshield and called a locksmith, claiming to be locked out of the car.

They used the titles from the look-alike salvage vehicles to convince the locksmith to let them in the car, then replaced the VIN with the salvaged vehicle’s number, placed a classified add in the paper and sold the stolen vehicle. If buyers had checked the VIN number before they bought the car, they would have seen the car came from salvage. So, beware, people who buy salvage cars sometimes have elaborate schemes to sell them as new vehicles. Beware before you buy a car from a private party!

Many boat wrecking yards are simply yards where old boats go when they’re done cruising the waterways of life. However, some boat wrecking yards offer much more than storage space for rusty buckets. Some boat wrecking yards also offer towing and boat recovery, boat repairs and boat transport.

Even if you don’t live on a major coastal seaport, there are probably some boat wrecking yards nearby, because just about every area of the country has lakes and rivers that boat owners can enjoy. So, when you need extra services for your boat, look for local boat wrecking yards to help you with all your boat’s maintenance and transport.

A lot of people say owning a boat is like throwing money into a big, black hole in the ground – they always seem to need a part here and there. One way to keep your boat in top running order is to purchase boat used parts from a boat or marine salvage company.

Boat used parts are cheaper from a marine salvage company and if you happen to own an older boat, they may be the only place to find some of the replacement boat used parts you need. Some salvage companies also do boat repairs, so you can find the parts and have your boat fixed in one central location. Some marine salvage companies also offer boat storage if you need to take your boat out of the water during the winter months.

Sometimes it’s not boat used parts that will get your boat up and running again. If you own a fiberglass boat, you know that sooner or later the fiberglass is going to need refinishing or repair. Some salvage companies offer these kinds of repairs, including gel coat repair.

If the boat just has a few small dents or dings, it may not need a complete refinish, but if you can see the fiberglass mat underneath the top coat, then the boat needs a repair, and quickly. Otherwise, water can seep underneath the coating and the layers of coating can actually come apart. Don’t let your boat end up as simply boat used parts, take care of the finish and your fiberglass boat will last for decades.

Are you looking for an elusive part for your beloved boat? There are boat junkyards around the country that deal in old boat parts, or “marine salvage.” Many of these boat junkyards deal in parts and accessories and will take an old boat off your hands, as well.

Some boat junkyards also have towing and refloating services if your boat is still seaworthy but needs some tender loving care. These refloating services also offer fluid and oil cleanup, so they help the environment as well. Check with your local boat junkyard to see what extra services they offer, you may be surprised at their versatility and vast array of services available.

Many boat salvage yards salvage boats for the insurance industry and then put up the boats or parts and equipment up for sale. Often, the boat salvage yards offer a bidding list online or in print of the available boats and equipment and then auction off the items. You can often find great bargains on salvaged boats and equipment and some boat salvage yards even deal in new equipment, as well.

In addition, many boat salvage yards can help you with your own boat sales or damage. Some team with insurance companies to assess damage to your boat and help you make an insurance claim while disposing of the damaged boat. If you have a damaged boat, or are looking for a new boat, check to see what services your local boat salvage yards offer before you spend too much!

Most boat wrecking yards are called salvage or marine salvage yards in the industry. However, salvage is much more than simply storing wrecked boats. Marine salvage includes towing and rescuing boats in peril, along with their crews, if necessary. It also entails underwater diving and assessment of damage and a whole world of marine services that are essential to safety and security when you’re boating.

Boat wrecking yards provide used boat parts and even salvaged boats for sale, but marine salvage companies are much more complex organizations. If you need water rescue, or your boat is damaged and immovable, your best bet is to call a reputable marine salvage company right away.

Did you know that in many states if your boat sinks, you are responsible not only for removing the wreck, but for any oil spills or other environmental damage the boat may cause? In this case, it pays to know your local boat salvage yards because at least one of them may offer spill recovery and/or towing to help you in an emergency.

Many boat salvage yards also offer other services like insurance appraisals, along with the normal used boat parts and such. Hopefully, you’ll never need emergency services from your local boat salvage yards, but it’s good to know they’re there when you need them the most!

Many auto dismantlers (that’s what they call a car junkyard in many parts of the country!) offer special locator services if you’re trying to find a hard-to-find or outdated part. In fact, many junkyards belong to industry locator directories, so they can search each other’s inventories to find the part you need, wherever it’s located around the country.

For example, say you’re searching for a Honda junkyard because you need a very special part for your Honda. Search locators like U Need a Part will scour every car junkyard in their database to come up with the Honda junkyard that has your part in stock. Not all car junkyards carry every part, so use a locator service to find the part you need, no matter where it is on the map!

Some people think of an auto junkyard as an eyesore – something to be out of sight and out of mind, but today’s auto junkyard is actually a friend of the environment and recycling. Most junk cars that end up in an auto junkyard are either sold at auction or sold for scrap.

In fact, auto junkyards provide steel and many other metals to the building and auto industries, ensuring that the materials from a junked car go on to serve another, vital purpose and helping save essential natural resources, as well.

In addition, the modern auto junkyard is regulated by federal and state laws that contain strict guidelines on the draining and disposal of all fluids from junk cars, so the auto junkyard is no longer a threat to the environment or ground water in the area. When you send your car to an auto junkyard, you’re actually giving Mother Nature a break!

If you drive a specialty car like a BMW, you may need accessories and items that are hard to find and you may turn to a car junk yard to find those items. However, you should look for BMW salvage yards that specialize in your car’s parts and accessories if you want the biggest choice at the lowest price.

A regular car junk yard may have one or two of your car’s make and model, while BMW salvage yards could have thousands of vehicles just waiting for you. It makes sense to shop at a specialty car junk yard that focuses on your particular make and model of car; it will save you time and money. Be sure you deal with a reputable car junk yard that offers a warranty on anything you buy, too!

Any reputable car junkyard will offer a warranty on anything you buy from them. If your local auto salvage yards don’t offer warranties, don’t shop there! There are plenty of online car inventories that will ship parts and accessories for free or low cost and that offer warranties. Most reputable auto salvage yards will gladly offer a warranty and that should give you peace of mind when you look for accessories for your car.

If you don’t see a warranty posted at your local car junkyard, don’t be afraid to ask about their policies. Some junkyards do no allow consumers on the lot, so a warranty helps ensure you get what you’re looking for in the best condition possible. Don’t deal with a car junkyard that won’t offer a warranty, there are too many other reputable auto salvage yards that offer warranties!

Some aircraft owners only invest in new parts when they have to replace parts on their planes, but many owners rely on aircraft used parts because they are much cheaper than new parts. For example, one owner recounted searching for a particular switch for his Cessna. New, the part was $150, but used, it cost $75 and has lasted over 10 years in his plane which shows that aircraft used parts are safe and convenient if you know what you’re looking for.

Shop on the Internet or at dealers such as Trade-a-Plane to find quality used parts. Always deal with a reputable dealer that has been in business long enough to develop a good reputation and never pay retail for any new part. Most dealers automatically give a discount on retail prices, so shop around. Also, check airplane salvage yards to see if they have the aircraft used part you need. Chances are they do, and at a fraction of the new retail price. Also, some standard parts, like electrical switches and such, are much cheaper if you buy them directly from a manufacturer or supply house, rather than an aircraft specialty part store.

If you own a popular aircraft, such as a Piper Cherokee or a Cessna 100, you may be able to find an aircraft salvage yard that specializes in just your type of aircraft parts and equipment. Some of the largest of America’s aircraft salvage yards specialize in certain types of single-engine aircraft and so you can find more quality used parts at good prices.

In fact, if you shop through an aircraft equipment house, there’s a good chance they are ordering the part you need from an aircraft salvage yard. So, skip the middle-man and shop directly with an aircraft salvage yard. Many of these yards post their inventories online, so you can shop for what you need quickly and easily. Before you spend retail, check an aircraft salvage yard near you.

It’s not hard to find aircraft used parts; in fact, several aviation junkyards exist around the world that specialize in hard-to-find aircraft used parts of every size and shape. While many aircraft operators look for aircraft used parts for maintenance and refurbishment, others look at these parts outside the box.

Take, for example, the Ventura, California woman who plans to build a home out of a 747 fuselage. She plans to use the wings for the roof of her home, parts of the fuselage as outbuildings and even plans to use the ailerons to control the awning over her pool. Other companies create executive office furnishings from aircraft used parts. Using aircraft used parts in creative ways is the ultimate way to recycle and reuse scrap that might otherwise simply go to waste!

One of the biggest aviation salvage companies in the U.S. specializes in salvage aircraft for sale and rent to the motion picture industry! This unique business, Aviation Warehouse, is located in El Mirage, Calif., with a huge library of aviation manuals and acres of salvage aircraft in all states of repair and disrepair.

Aviation Warehouse has specialized in salvage aircraft for sale and rent for over 35 years and they have provided salvage aircraft for television shows like “JAG” and films like “Con Air,” “Diagnosis Murder,” and “Face/Off.” Chances are, if you see a crashed or downed airplane in a film or TV show, it came from Aviation Warehouse. Aviation Warehouse does not offer salvage aircraft for sale to the general public, but they do offer research facilities for their aviation manual collection and they may even let you in the yard to see some of their salvage aircraft up close.

Surprisingly, it’s not hard to find an aircraft junkyard! There are several notable aircraft junkyards around the U.S., some owned privately and some open for scrap and parts business. Many aviation buffs prefer to call the aircraft junkyard an “aircraft graveyard,” noting many of these used and outdated aircraft make their final resting place in these graveyards.

Most of these aircraft junkyards are located in the desert southwest, where the dry air helps preserve and protect the planes from deterioration. However, there are smaller storage facilities located all around the world and most of them deal with the public, as well as industrial buyers. For the best deals in parts and used airplanes, look for an aircraft junkyard the next time you’re shopping for aircraft items.