Are you planning on recycling your junk car or non-working vehicle? If so, you’ve come to the right place! At Fred’s Auto Removal we’ve been helping people get rid of their junk cars for years!

We’re a trusted source for getting rid of junk cars but sadly most people fall for scams every day and get taken advantage of by shady salvage yards who only want to make a quick buck. This is why in this article we will provide you with more information on what the most common scams are that auto salvage yards try to pull before you contact them.

Top Auto Salvage Yard Scams

Bait and Switch – Sadly, many companies will quote you one price for your vehicle over the phone then another price when the driver shows up! Don’t fall for this tactic. If the driver doesn’t pay you the exact amount that they quoted you when they show up then you should sell your vehicle to another company.

Delayed Payment – Never let an auto salvage yard take your vehicle away without paying you first. This is a recipe for disaster because once they have your vehicle, they have no motivation to pay you anything.

Subtracting the Cost of Towing – Another scam that many salvage yards try to pull is charging their customers to tow their junk vehicles away. Don’t let this happen to you! Towing should always be part of the total package! Never fall for a company that tries to charge you extra for towing because you may ultimately make nothing for your vehicle.

Valuing Your Junk Car at Nothing – Last, of all, another top scam that many salvage yards will try to pull is giving you a value of zero for your vehicle. That’s right! It’s not uncommon for some salvage companies to say that a vehicle is worth nothing because it’s so old. Don’t fall for this! Every vehicle is worth something and you never want your used car or truck to be towed away for nothing!

Contact Fred’s Auto Removal

Don’t fall for salvage yard scams! Contact Fred’s Auto Removal today by calling us at (503) 810-3061 or connect with us online.