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Unless you’re involved in that line of business, selling junk cars is not something you would do often enough to get a firm grasp of the ins and outs. That’s why, when given a quote by a junk car removal service, many people wonder if they’re getting the best price for their unwanted vehicles.

You can calculate the approximate salvage value yourself using the following methods:  

  • List Down Important Details: Several factors can influence a vehicle’s value. List down all useful details that can help you with the value calculation later on, such as the car’s year, make, and model. You can find this in your owner’s manual or the salvage title. If possible, include information on the car’s trim levels, including interior accommodations, engine size, and suspension components.

  • junk car removalDetermine Its Market Value: Visit websites like Kelly Blue Book or the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA). They let you check the current market value of your vehicle according to its make, model, and year. Enter all the information you’ve collected about your vehicle to get a more accurate estimate.

  • Find Retail & Trade-In Value: Your vehicle’s value may change depending on whether you’re trading it in at a dealership or selling it to a junk car removal shop. Get the retail and trade-in values from the Edmunds website. The numbers may vary a little, but they should be fairly close to each other.

  • Use Salvage Calculation From Insurer: Insurance companies use a special formula to determine the salvage value of a vehicle. They do this to find out how much they can recoup in case the vehicle gets totaled. The percentage used in the calculation may vary with each insurer, but it’s usually between 75% and 80%. Multiply this by the market value, and you’ll get the salvage value.


If you need to get rid of your junk cars at the best possible price, Rudy's Towing & Auto Salvage can help. Based in Philadelphia, PA, this junk car removal shop specializes in picking up salvage cars and running them through their auto recycling service. Call (267) 235-9421 to get a quick quote, or visit their website for more information about cash for junk cars.

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