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How do you get rid of a broken-down car?
My Toyota Yaris finally died, which is actually fine. I’ve been wanting to buy another car for a while anyway. How do you get rid of a broken-down car?
Rachel Rigolino · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
No offers of sympathy then on the demise of your
Yaris
since it sounds like you’re happy enough to be in the market for another car! You have several options for getting rid of a broken-down car:Option | Pros/Cons |
|---|---|
Sell or trade in your car | Check to see whether your car has any value on Kelley Blue Book—that is if it still runs! It may be that what you think of as a “broken down car” has some value to a dealer or to a person looking for a junker to drive around. However, be honest about any problems it has and don’t expect to get much for it. |
Donate your car to a charity | You’ve likely heard the jingles on the radio about charities that accept junkers. Many of them will even pick up ones that don’t run. And you’ll get a tax write off too. |
Call a junkyard or junk remover | Your car’s parts may be valuable to a junkyard owner. Call around to see whether you can get a junkyard not only to come to pick up your car but also to offer you a few dollars for it. |
Go green | Recently, companies that focus on disposing of old cars in an environmentally-friendly way have sprung up. Google around for some names. They often pay you some cash for the car as well. |
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