Junk Car Guides
Honest, detailed guides from people who buy junk cars every day.
Condition
Non-Running / Dead Cars
Engine seized? Dead battery? Bad starter? Learn how we value non-running cars and exactly what you need to tell us to get an accurate quote.
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ConditionBlown Engine
Your engine died. Now what? A complete breakdown of how we value cars with blown motors, seized engines, and failed transmissions.
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ConditionFlood / Fire Damaged
Storm damage, garage fire, basement flood — we buy total-loss vehicles that insurance won't touch.
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ConditionTransmission Failure
Transmission repair costs $3,000-$7,000. We break down when to fix it, when to junk it, and what your car is worth with a bad transmission.
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ConditionFrame Rust
Florida salt air and humidity cause frame rust faster than most states. Here is how to tell if your car has structural rust, what it means for safety, and what to do about it.
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Type
Commercial Fleet
From plumbing vans to delivery trucks, here's how to liquidate commercial vehicles for maximum value.
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TypeShop Liquidation
Got a yard full of customer cars that never came back? Here's how to legally clear them and recover capital.
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TypeMissing Cat
Catalytic converter theft is rampant. If yours was stolen, here's how it affects your junk car value.
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Safety
Seasonal
Snow Buried
Your car is buried under 3 feet of snow plow debris. We've seen it all. Here's how we handle winter removals.
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Seasonal2026 Scrap Metal Prices
Current 2026 scrap steel, aluminum, and copper prices — and exactly how those numbers translate into your junk car offer. Includes monthly price history, regional Tampa Bay differences, and what changes when prices move.
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