Can i sell my car parts off my car that was in an accident instead of junking the whole car?

Question

I JUST HAD A ACCIDENT MONDAY MORNING AND I ONLY HAD LIABILTY INSURANCE AND IT PRETTY MUCH GONE BUT IT HAS ALOT OF GOOD PARTS ON IT STILL. IF ANYONE HAS INFO OR INPUT EMAIL, PLEASE

Answer 1

Thats what most people do. Try organizing the parts and selling them in bundles rather than just selling them all at the same time to the same person who will probably try and get it cheaper. For instance you can sell all the doors and panels as a bundle separate from the electronics that still work. That way you will be able to charge higher..

Answer 2

If the accident was your fault and you do not have collision coverage, you can dispose of the car any way you wish.

However, before you do that - talk to the adjuster handling your claim. There is a good chance your insurance company will want to get photos of your vehicle. Even though they can not pay you for your car, should the other person or any passengers claim injuries, photos of both cars is very helpful.

Unless you have automotive knowledge about removing parts and where to sell the parts/scrap metal it would probably be a better idea just to sell the car as a whole to a salvage company or junk yard. They will only give you a couple of hundred bucks for it but that is better than nothing. Or you may be able to donate it to your local fire department. They like to get no-usable vehicles for training on how to put out vehicle fires. You may be able to get a receipt and take a tax credit.

And the folks who would want the parts - body shops and repair facilities are not going to decide they need a 3/4 left and check E-bay or the want ads. They are going to pick up the phone and call the salvage yard they like to work with.

Also, the year, make, model of your car make a difference in the ability to sell the parts. There are not many shops/people going to be looking for crash parts for a 1985 Escort. However, a 2004 Accord would be a different story.

And as someone else pointed out - you may have problems with city ordinances.

Answer 3

Double check with your insurance company. Since you had liability only, I doubt that they have any claim on the "carcass", but they are the owners of the car if you have comprehensive insurance and they pay your claim. So you should check with them.

If they have no claim, then you can pull parts and sell them at home, sell them to a parts yard, sell them on eBay... whatever you want.

When the insurance company pays off on comprehensive damages to a totalled car, that's what they do... they take the car and sell the parts that are still usable. It's a good way to make up somewhat for what you've lost.

Answer 4

Unfortunately a broken down car sitting out in your driveway for months being dismantled will impress your neighbors. And is an attractive nuisance some child could get hurt. And the parents will sue your homeowners insurance. Knowing how to take the car apart and what are the big ticket items. Motor, Transmission, Seats. Waiting for bids on door panels complete doors instrument cluster. Then there is that one ton of scrap metal. Don't try auto recycling your self unless you have a place out of the eyes of the city inspectors.

Answer 5

You still own the car. You may part it out. List the parts on EBAY-CraigsList-Local newspaper. Check with your local county/city codes. So you do not get a fine for doing so and there would go all your profits by way of ticket/fine.

Answer 6

You can, if you want to make sure you are legal. But this only works if the vehicle is not ever going to be put on the streets again. Go to your local DMV and get a dismanteling permit. But you don't have to. Only places that have to are junk yards.

Answer 7

There may be local restrictions (state, county and/or city). This is because doing this may be considered operating an unlicensed salvage yard.
Also your land lord may object or there may be a restriction in your deed.
But other then that, no reason not too.

Answer 8

Sure you can! Good luck on that! Then you can junk whatever's left.

Answer 9

E-BAY man its the american way,Local NewsPaper,Wanted adds,Ect.

Answer 10

SELL THEM ON EBAY AND YOU WILL BE SURPRISED AT HOW MUCH YOU CAN MAKE, JUST BE HONEST AND SELL EVERYTHING "AS-IS" FOR YOUR PROTECTION.