If you have just spent time and money fitting a new stereo in your car, the last thing you want is for your car to break down or be written-off and that stereo be sent along with your car to the scrap yard. But don’t fret! You can always remove the stereo before the car is taken to the scrap and then fit it again once you have your new wheels!
This blog will explain the ins and the outs of this process, so that you know what to expect if you want to remove your stereo from your scrap car.
Will Removing the Stereo Affect My Scrap Car Price?
Most likely, yes. A car’s scrap value is calculated by its weight and key components, so if your car is missing a part (like a stereo), you should be prepared to get a reduced price for your vehicle. Simply put, the less of the car there is intact, the less you’re going to get for it.
However, since stereos don’t weigh much, your price will probably not be reduced dramatically.
Should I Reinstall the Original Stereo Before I Scrap the Car?
If you have fitted an aftermarket stereo head unit and you wish to keep it when your car is scrapped, many scrappers will ask that you put the original stereo head unit back in its place. However, if you no longer have the original stereo that is usually okay, it might just impact the price you will be offered for your vehicle.
Can I Keep the Original Stereo?
Usually people want to keep the aftermarket stereos from their cars, but sometimes, people want to know if they can remove and keep the stereo that came in the car originally. The answer is yes, if you want to keep the stereo that came with the car originally you can, but you are likely to get a better price if all the original parts are intact.
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If your car is missing a part – like the car stereo – be prepared for your actual scrap car price to be lower than the predicted quote.
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