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How much are junk car batteries worth?
Are junk car batteries usually worth very much? I have an old car that doesn't run anymore, and I'm thinking about selling it for parts. I’m wondering if old batteries hold any value or if they’re just trash.
Liz Jenson · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
In general, junk car batteries are worth between $5 and $8 for smaller vehicles and $10 to $12 for trucks. Remember, batteries are also toxic. If you don’t sell them, make sure they get to a local recycling plant that’s equipped to deal with car batteries.
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