We prepared by taking everything out of the attic, garage and basement for examination in our drive way area and front yard. Most of the stuff was sellable, so we cleaned it up, tagged it and moved it into our garage and back yard the day before the sale. Despite objections from my grandparents, my folks priced everything to sell fast.
In order to buy the car quickly, most people ignore mechanic inspection. You don’t want to buy a lemon, do you? To avoid any shocks in future, ask your trusted mechanic to inspect the car. This will also help you to know if there are any imminent problems. Also, you will get to know about any hidden leaks, rust and damage.
One of the reasons I have been able to buy and sell so many junk cars is because I know what to do, and you know the old saying… “Knowledge is power.” One of the keys to being in the junk car removal business is this: having a list of people, or businesses that you can call on, which, for a fair price, will buy your junk cars for sale in a minute. Over the years I have built a relationship with various people and businesses that do just that.
Club the similar items and sets together in a bag – If you’re putting your old tea set for sale, ensure that the complete set is put together. Use Zip-loc bags to keep items with multiple pieces together. For large items use reusable grocery sacks and Ikea bags. Do not forget to label them.
Of course, there are certain parts that you probably shouldn’t get at a rear fender car. Something like a tire or car brakes are best off bought new. After all, who knows what kind of wear and tear they have. It’s not very safe to be driving a car on junk tires and brakes, never knowing when they’re going to go.
To generalize auto parts business involves buying some auto parts from various places, and selling it for a profit. The auto parts can be anything from small clips to big engines. We suggest that you sell the parts that are fairly easy to handle, not bulky or too fragile. For example window shields are big, fragile and difficult to ship. Very heavy parts are also difficult to work with. With this being said there are many online stores that specialize in handling these big, bulky and fragile auto parts and they do extremely well. It is a matter of your preference and choosing the parts you want to work with.
Place yard sale signs around the neighborhood to attract the local traffic. White or yellow colored poster paper works best with a wide-tipped Sharpie for the text. Be sure to indicate your directions with arrows and post the hours you are opened for business.