Don’t forget the Radiator and Condenser..The radiator and condenser are often overlooked, because they are a bit of pain to take out, on some models. That being said, they are a nice source of profit for you, should you decide to extract them. Some radiators are made from copper, those are by far, the most valuable ones… if you know how to clean them up right. The radiator and condenser should bring you about $4.00-$20.00 depending upon whether it’s all aluminum, or aluminum and copper.

Be aware of fake or counterfeit car parts and report someone trying to sell these. A Bosch 044 fuel pump for example may be listed as “Bosch 044 ‘style’ fuel pump” or “Bosch 044 ‘replacement’ fuel pump”. junk yard near me may be misleading as the fuel pump is not a genuine Bosch and ‘Bosch’ should not feature in the title. Others simply advertise fake parts as genuine items and sell these with fake packaging. Buy from a reputable seller and purchase using PayPal (see below) so that you’re covered.

When I lost my sight, fear of living in darkness nearly devastated me, but God promised to be a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path Psalm 119:105 NIV.

u pull it close to me Finding old copper statues and other household items like decorations can also be a good source for copper reclamation. Things like teakettles, pots, spigots and even beverage dispensers can yield enough copper to make it worth your while. One great place to find things like this is yard sales and thrift stores. You can buy them for a really cheap price most often less than they will be worth at a recycling shop.

Then there were the rest of the buyers. They were the ones that really had not planned on buying a new car but didn’t want to pass up the “FREE” money. Some would have bought a car 6 months to a year down the road but went ahead and took the plunge while they could get their share.

The salvage yard. Let’s admit it: there isn’t anything wrong with going to the junkyard to find the part you need. My ’78 VW Rabbit’s window handle broke and I snagged one off of a junker for just a few bucks. Still, if you are looking for a radiator, engine, exhaust stuff, or anything else that actually runs, you risk that the part will fail soon after you place it in your car. Naturally, the price you pay through the junkyard should be the lowest price going.

A.M. My favorite author is John C. Maxwell because when I was in the scrap yard learning to read, the first book that I read in its entirety was The Success Journey by John C. Maxwell. His book continues to inspire me to this day. Not to mention, John is a dear friend of mine. He is also one of the pastors at my church. I have the pleasure of speaking with him each Sunday he comes to minister.

The “Cash For Clunkers” program is no different. This program, to me, was a loser for all concerned from the start. I will give a few reasons that I feel it was a loser.

But how do you know its value? Here is a basic guide. Scrap value is the absolute minimum you should sell for gold. The reason that increases value above scrap are: 1. workmanship. A gold necklace is more valuable as jewelry since it has a jeweler labor cost included. 2. Makers marks. Signed pieces add value. 3. Antique value. See an antique dealer if it is an older piece with character. Any stones have value aside from the gold in it. If sending the gold to a metal dealer have a jeweler remove the stones and sell them in a separate transaction, not as scrap.