Tips on Selling Used Car Parts

If you are looking to make a little extra cash and have an old car sitting around, you may want to consider selling the parts. You can make a little cash, get rid of the old junk car and help someone in the process. There are many places you can put an ad about selling your parts and many times you will get a response fast.

Online Sites

Consider listing the car parts on sites such as Craigslist or eBay. These are two well-known sites that get a lot of traffic everyday from people looking to purchase items. When listing your parts you want to make sure you give great detail about each part and how much you want for each. Don’t forget to include your contact information. If possible you may want to include a photo of the items on the site.

Newspaper Ad

Post an ad in the newspaper. Many people still look in the local paper looking for items. Include in your ad contact information and the asking price for the car parts. You can run the ad until your car parts or sold, or until you can no longer pay to run the ad.

Post Flyers
Ask permission from the owners of auto body shops to post flyers there. You may be surprised at how quick you may get a response. Posting flyers is a great idea because you can print a picture of the parts as well as make the flyers as catchy as possible. Most people tend to take notice of colorful flyers with good detail.

Junkyard/Salvage Locations

Check with salvage companies and junkyards to find out if they will purchase the auto parts from you. Some companies may make you an offer depending on their need. You can find many of these companies listed in your local directory.

Yard Sales/Garage Sales

Have a yard sale or garage sale and see if you can sell some of your car parts that way. Many times individuals go to yard sales looking for old car parts or something they can use to fix their vehicle. Remember most people who come to these sales are looking for a good deal.