Category Archives: Salvaged Cars

What the Law Says About Scrapping Cars in Indiana

Posted on August 9, 2019 by junkcars17

By reviewing all sections in Indiana Code § 9-22-5, you will learn everything you need to know about scrapping junk cars in our state. This literature can come with some confusing industry and legal jargon, making it difficult to fully … Continue reading →

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Does a Check Engine Light Mean My Car is Totaled?

Posted on July 11, 2019 by junkcars17

A Check Engine Light, or Malfunctioning Indicator Lamp (MIL), is an important safety component in every vehicle. All modern make and model vehicles are designed with a Check Engine Light feature, which are incorporated to alert drivers when something is … Continue reading →

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Common Types of Metal in Junk Cars

Posted on June 24, 2019 by junkcars17

If you are wondering why you can get paid cash for a totaled or junked vehicle, it is because they contain metal that can be reprocessed and reused over and over again! Metal is 100% recyclable, so selling a junk … Continue reading →

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The 4 Steps to Removing a Salvaged Title on a Junk Car

Posted on April 23, 2019 by junkcars17

Whether you have an old Ford truck handed down to you from previous generations, or a recently totaled sports coupe, it is likely that the title is now branded as salvaged. A salvaged title is one that is given to … Continue reading →

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Want to Know What You Can Do With Your Totaled Car?

Posted on March 27, 2019 by junkcars17

If you’ve just totaled your car, hopefully you are well and in full recovery. But now, you have a damaged asset on your hands. What can you do with a totaled vehicle besides hand it over to your insurance carrier? … Continue reading →

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General Qualities of a Total Loss Car

Posted on October 11, 2018 by junkcars17

If you have just walked away from a recent car accident scratch-free, but the same cannot be said about your vehicle, it is important to learn whether or not your car is a total loss. Continue reading to learn what … Continue reading →

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Common Descriptions for Salvaged Car Titles

Posted on January 15, 2018 by junkcars17

When a car is damaged, and the cost to repair the damage exceeds the vehicle’s overall value, an insurance company will consider it a totaled car. If the owner decides to invest in the necessary repairs and make the vehicle … Continue reading →

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