What to do with an immobile car.?

Question

I have a Dodge Stratus, year 1995. Something's wrong with it--might be electronics, or whatever--I just want to get rid of the thing. What would be my best option? Fix the car, and then try to sell it? Or are there other alternatives? I've spent quite a sum of money on it in the past to fix the transmission, so I'm kind of fed up and don't really want to spend any more money, but also I don't want to just "give away" the car in its current, useless state. If you have any suggestions, I'd be happy to hear them.

Thanks!

Answer 1

Donate it....you'll get something back on your taxes.

Answer 2

Check with your local high schools and see if they have an Auto Mechanics class where the students learn to fix cars. The teacher is a certified mechanic, therefore all completed work is inspected and okay'd by him/her. In many cases, the shop only charges for parts, but nothing for labor. You'd have to double check with them to be sure though.

The only drawback is that due to limited class time, it may take a few days or weeks to get repaired but worth the cost.

Back when I was in school (class of '83), we'd do front end alignments for $5, turn the rotors no charge, and replace the pads at cost. We'd also inspect the air conditioning system and recharge for the cost of the freon (about $4 at the time for two cans).

BTW, we never had a car return for same service (got it right each time), and had a long waiting list for repairs. As students, we learned alot about cars and great customer service.

Answer 3

Do you have clear title for the vehicle? Advertise it as a non working parts car and see if you can sell it that way. Tell them they will have to tow it out of your way after purchase. If you don't get a buyer in a reasonable time, call your local tow company and see if they will tow it if you give them the title.

Don't just push it out in the street and let the city tow it. Someone is sure to suggest that. They will trace it back to you and bill you for the towing and storage if you do that. You can take off the plates, but the VIN is hidden in several places.

Answer 4

You aren't going to get much for it. It is a hassle for anyone wanting to buy it to move it. You should probably just donate it or call a junkyard. You might want to pull the trany first and try to sell that on E-Bay or just try to sell the whole thing on E-bay. Don't expect much, though.

Answer 5

if you have a place to keep it and it is not in your way.
you can sell parts off from it, and then when it is down to the hull
call a junk yard to come and get it. they will probaly pay $20 or $30 for the hull. i bought a old car that wouldn't run for $50 one time and made over $1200 in selling parts. it adds up fast, when
you start taking parts off, you dont realize how much there is to sell. motor parts, tires & rims, doors,fenders,bumpers,hood,windshield, then interior parts,seats,dash and just on and on. good luck

Answer 6

You can sell it for scrap to a junkyard and if you have a clear title you might get a fraction of the vehicles original price. Or sell it on craigslist.com you should get more money that way.

Answer 7

We have in organization called Rawhide that picks them up and either uses them for parts or rebuilds them and its tax deductible.It beats having to pay the salvage fee and its a good charity.

Answer 8

my brother did this with his cavalier just sell the parts on ebay and you should get alot of money that way if you have about a week you can get rid of almost the entire thing

Answer 9

Call ecology and get a couple hundred for it, but since it the end of the year get a tax write off.

Answer 10

donate it

then take the tax write off

i always try to do that but they say my car is too old

maybe find an honest mechanic who will fix it, if its $400, maybe worth it

Answer 11

Saalvage Yard maybe you could get $100-200 dollars.