To sell your car for parts you’ll need to figure out which parts are most valuable, remove them from your vehicle, and find a buyer. The guide below will help you figure out if this is the right option for you.

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Selling a Car for Parts

If your car has reached the end of its journey and you just can’t drive it any longer, then you have a choice to make.

Option one is to just sell the car, but it can be hard to find a buyer and the resale value may not be worth the effort.

Option two is to scrap your car. This is often the easiest option, and one that many people go with, as you can get good money for your vehicle without the fuss.

Option three is to sell your car for parts. Since you’re reading this article, this is probably the option you are most interested in – perhaps because you suspect that you can get more money for the individual parts than anyone would pay for the car as a whole.

Is It Difficult to Sell a Car for Parts?

Most cars can be stripped down and sold for parts, as long as your car isn’t a Category-A write off. However, stripping a car down for parts is no easy task, especially if you haven't done servicing, maintenance, or repairs on a car in the past.

You’ll need to be able to take your car apart carefully without damaging anything. Damage will lower the value of the individual parts, which will make the whole process less worthwhile. It’s not too late to learn how to strip a car and sell it for parts, but if you don’t have a lot of DIY experience, you may wish to consider some of your other options.

For more information, check out our blog How to Strip a Car for Parts.

Before you go to the effort of stripping your car, be sure to check the resale and scrap value of the full car – some old or vintage cars can actually go up in value over time and it may not be worth your time to strip the car down if you could get a good price out of scrapping it.

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Selling Your Car for Parts

If you’ve managed to successfully dismantle your car, then it’s time to sell it for parts! Believe it or not, your hard work isn’t done yet, as finding a buyer for a car part can be just as exhausting as finding a buyer for your car. Here are some suggestions to get you started:

• Motorists: There’s a good chance that there’s somebody out there who wants to repair or improve their vehicle with the parts you have. See if anyone on social media or a car forum is looking for your car part.

• Online Marketplaces: Facebook Marketplace might seem like the most obvious option, but you could also try websites like eBay or Gumtree. Just remember to be wary of scammers.

• Scrap Buyers: For parts that can’t be reused, you could sell the metal for scrap. There are entire companies dedicated to buying scrap and car parts. Here at A&L, we can recycle your scrap ethically, and pay you for it!

READ MORE: Our Scrap Metal Prices

How Much Money Will I Get If I Sell My Car for Parts?

The amount of money you will make from this process is highly dependent on demand. Some car makes and models will have parts that are in very high demand. The state of the economy will often determine what people are willing to pay for car parts.

If you are willing to play the long game, and wait for the optimal time to sell each car part, you could end up making more money. However, this is reliant on having space to store these parts, as well as knowing the right time to sell. 

Is It Worth Selling My Car for Parts?

If you already have many of the supplies needed, and you are confident in your abilities to safely dismantle, store, and sell the parts of your car, then it might be worth it for you. However, for many people this would be a massive effort and very time consuming.

If you aren’t confident about stripping your car, consider your other options. You can get an instant free quote from us, and we can come collect your car from you. Plus, if you have already started scrapping your car, we are happy to accept damaged vehicles!

Scrap Your Car

We’ve scrapped a lot of cars in our time, and you’d be surprised at how much even a complete write-off can be worth. But one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, and just because one part of the car is severely damaged doesn’t mean that the rest can’t salvaged.

Here at A&L Vehicle Recycling, we’ve made this process easy for you. We offer top prices for scrap cars—we can even come to you and pick up your vehicle. Get a free quote for your car here!

So what are the most valuable parts of a scrap car? Which parts remain valuable even when the car itself is no longer roadworthy? Let’s have a look…

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1. Doors, windows and mirrors

These parts may not seem like they’d be all that valuable, but consider this: a car’s doors, windows and mirrors are far more prone to scuffs and damage than the internal parts.

In the unfortunate event of an accident—even a minor bump—these parts are likely to be affected due to their location.

In this scenario, the most logical decision would be to replace the parts that have been damaged, especially if the rest of the car is working fine. This makes doors, windows and mirrors some of the most sought-after car parts of all.

2. Catalytic converters

Not many cars made before 1975 are still in use, which means that almost every single car on the road nowadays has a catalytic converter. You may have heard of its mysterious honeycomb structure, but what actually makes this part so expensive?

Catalytic converters contain precious metals—rare, naturally-occurring metallic chemical elements that hold high economic value. Precious metals found in a catalytic converter include rhodium, platinum and palladium.

These metals are essential in the process of filtering and lowering the toxic fumes emitted from a car. But their rarity means that catalytic converters are in very high demand; it has even become quite common to have your catalytic converter stolen!

3. Car bumpers

Much like doors, windows and mirrors, car bumpers are among the parts most likely to be damaged in a collision. This is because the bumper is responsible for protecting the front and back of your car. Most car bumpers are made of plastic, aluminium, steel and fibreglass.

Bumpers must be replaced straight away after an incident, so there is a lot of demand for bumpers that are in good condition.

4. Seats

Arguably one of the easiest parts of a vehicle to remove, car seats are subjected to a lot of punishment throughout their lifetime. Think about the rips, stains and even burns that can affect car seats over years of use.

Given that they are so easy to replace, car seats can fetch a decent price when sold.

5. Engines

This is probably the most expensive part of a car to replace in its entirety. So much so that when an engine decides to clunk out, drivers are often torn between replacing it and buying a whole new car.

If your unwanted car has an engine that’s still in good working order, this can make the vehicle a far more enticing prospect to scrappers.

Let us make your life easier!

We want to make your scrap car sale as smooth as possible, so we do all the heavy lifting for you. Most car parts are hard to remove, and if you attempt to remove them and do it wrong, you risk drastically decreasing their resale value.

Not only that, but it can be a harm to the environment around you. We are committed to responsible recycling, so when you choose A&L Vehicle Recycling, you can rest assured that your materials are being disposed of in a sustainable and responsible way.

Contact A&L Vehicle Recycling today, or click the button below to get an instant quote for your unwanted vehicle!

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It's always a sad day when your car breaks down, but hey - nothing lasts forever. You could pay a mechanic to repair your car and get it back on the road for a little while longer, but if your car has reached a certain age, it sometimes makes better financial sense to simply sell your car and invest in a new one.

However, you may find that many traditional car dealerships are unwilling to buy a car that isn't fully functional. Some won't even offer part exchange on it. If this happens to you, you may find yourself wondering...

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Where Can I Sell a Broken-Down Car?

You can sell a broken-down car to A&L Vehicle Recycling!

Whether your car is totalled, broken-down or just worn out, we at A&L Vehicle Recycling will buy it! If you're looking to get some cash for an old or damaged car that's no longer roadworthy, we're the people to call.

A&L will buy any car regardless of its condition, including:

• Cars with high mileage
• Damaged cars
• Cars with missing parts
• Broken-down cars
• Cars that are completely written off.

How Much Can I Get for My Broken-Down Car?

If you want to find out how much we're able to offer for your car, you can get a free quote today from the A&L website. Just answer a few questions about the current condition of your car and you'll have a price within a few minutes!

What have you got to lose? Get a free, no-obligation quote today and find out how much you can sell your broken-down car for.

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Why Sell a Broken-Down Car to A&L?

Not only will we buy any broken-down car, but we'll come and collect it too! Most of our collections are arranged within 24 hours of contact. Collections are available 7 days a week, usually between 7am and 7pm. We can collect cars even if they're in hard-to-access locations, although we would appreciate it if you could let us know about this before collection is arranged.

If you want to find out more about our collection service, getting paid, and our services in general, check out our FAQ page.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any questions about our services and policies that weren't answered in this blog, or if you want to talk to one of our professional dealers, feel free to reach out and contact us today. Our experienced team will do everything they can to answer your questions.

READ MORE: Why Scrap Your Car with A&L?