{"id":368,"date":"2020-06-29T18:16:50","date_gmt":"2020-06-29T18:16:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/?p=368"},"modified":"2020-06-29T18:16:50","modified_gmt":"2020-06-29T18:16:50","slug":"the-most-valuable-junk-car-parts-and-where-to-sell-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/the-most-valuable-junk-car-parts-and-where-to-sell-them\/","title":{"rendered":"The Most Valuable Junk Car Parts and Where to Sell Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Just because you have a totaled car doesn\u2019t mean that everything inside it is broken. The great thing about car parts is that they can be repurposed and reused in other vehicles; that is, if they are still in good condition and\/or refurbishable. If you have a junk car that you are thinking about selling, you would be wise to learn which automotive parts are the most valuable so that you can gauge what your offer might look like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Continue reading to learn which car parts have the most value as a scrap yard, and where you can sell them for cash on the spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"312\" src=\"https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Junk-Car-Part-Buyers-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1593454569683.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Junk Car Buyers 317-608-2188\" class=\"wp-image-369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Junk-Car-Part-Buyers-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1593454569683.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Junk-Car-Part-Buyers-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1593454569683-300x104.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Junk-Car-Part-Buyers-Indianapolis-Indiana-e1593454569683-768x266.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Indianapolis Junk Car Buyers 317-608-2188<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Valuable Car Parts in the Auto Salvage Industry<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that the parts below are not listed in any particular order other than alphabetical. The actual worth of each type of car part depends on several economic and mechanical factors, the most impactful variables being whether or not they can be reused, and the current scrap metal prices on the market. See our blog, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/what-does-a-junk-car-appraiser-look-for\/\">What Does a Junk Car Appraiser Look For?<\/a>\u201d to learn some other factors that can influence your junk car offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Air Conditioning Systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AC units are valuable car parts, especially if they still work well, and therefore, be reinstalled into another vehicle. AC systems for vehicles have compressors and condensers that contain good quality metal, making them profitable for scrappers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alternators and Starters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternators and starters are another highly-valuable and sought-after automotive part, buy both private consumers and scrap yards. Not only do they have steel casings, they also contain copper wiring, both of which can be recycled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Batteries<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Automotive batteries, as well as, batteries for any type of motorized vehicle (i.e. boats, tractors, etc.), are high in value at a junk yard. You might even be successful at refurnishing your used car battery using the old Epsom salt and distilled water method!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Catalytic Converters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arguably one of the most valuable car parts is the catalytic converter. They are typically manufactured with an inner protective lining made from two high-priced metals: platinum and palladium. If the catalytic converter still works, it is worth even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Engines and Motors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like catalytic converters, the other car part that tops the list as most valuable is the engine (or motor, depending on the type of vehicle). Engines, especially if refurbishable or still operable, are worth the most money in a junk car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Radiators<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Radiators contain a decent quantity of aluminum, which is a highly-useful and recyclable metal. For this reason, junk car buyers want vehicles that have them still intact. If you have a functioning car radiator, you can expect your junk car to be more valuable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Sell a Junk Car in Indianapolis, Indiana<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you really just don\u2019t know who to trust when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">selling a junk car in Indianapolis<\/a>, Indiana, simply go with the best. <strong>Contact GC\u2019s Junk Cars at 317-608-2188<\/strong> to request a free, over-the-phone quote, or more information regarding the junk car selling process. Whether your vehicle runs or not, we are ready to make you an excellent offer and take it off your hands for free. We have an in-house tow truck that will come directly to your location to pick up your junk car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"132\" src=\"https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/1aa-1024x132.png\" alt=\"GC\u2019s Junk Cars\" class=\"wp-image-246\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/1aa-1024x132.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/1aa-300x39.png 300w, https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/1aa-768x99.png 768w, https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/1aa.png 1149w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>GC\u2019s Junk Cars 317-608-2188<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Just because you have a totaled car doesn\u2019t mean that everything inside it is broken. The great thing about car parts is that they can be repurposed and reused in other vehicles; that is, if they are still in good &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/the-most-valuable-junk-car-parts-and-where-to-sell-them\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":369,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[14,32,46],"tags":[222,224,206,198,223],"class_list":["post-368","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cash-for-junk-cars","category-junk-car-parts","category-junk-cars","tag-car-parts","tag-cash-for-car-parts","tag-junk-car-buyer","tag-junk-cars","tag-value-of-car-parts"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/368","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=368"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/368\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":370,"href":"https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/368\/revisions\/370"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/369"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=368"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=368"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=368"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}