How to Locate Salvage Vehicles for Sale

Whether you're looking for your next project car, or you need a part for your current project, locating salvage vehicles may be the low-cost solution to your problem. Once you know how to tap into the salvage car market, you'll have easy access to secondhand car parts.

• Browse online classified websites for your local area. Search in the used vehicle section for low-priced cars or trucks for sale for salvage. If you find a car out of your price range, email the seller and make an offer.


• Place an ad for haul-off service. Offer to haul off or buy wrecked or inoperable vehicles. Leave a phone number or email so sellers can get in touch with you.


• Check online auction sites like eBay Autos for local car listings.


• Place an ad in a local car trader magazine for your salvage car services. This may cost more than placing a free add on an online classifieds site, but you will reach a wider audience with a widely distributed auto trader magazine.


• Contact local salvage yards if you are looking for a specific car or part. The salvage yard may have the make and model you are looking for and be willing to part with it.


• Ask a local tow truck company to hand out your card to clients. Give the tow company a small referral commission for helping you locate salvage vehicles.


• Establish a website for your small business. When someone searches online for a local salvage car buyer, they will find your website and contact you.