If you have a car that's been totaled or simply isn't driveable anymore, you may be wondering how to best deal with it. More than likely, you don't want to let it sit in the driveway or the back yard. But if it doesn't run, who's going to want it? In Florida, you can still profit from a junk car, even if you don't have a title, and here's how to do that as well as tips on how to make the most money out of the sale.

Sell Without a Title

If you don't have a title to your junk car in the state of Florida, there are a few things you need to keep in mind. First, it must be at least 10 years old and worth less than $1,000 dollars.

Because of the special paperwork involved, you can only sell to authorized junk car buyers, such as an auto salvage yard. Be sure to have your driver's license handy as well as provide a thumbprint and sign a Declaration of Ownership saying that you are the owner of the vehicle.

Sell to Licensed Salvage Yard

When you sell your junk car to a salvage yard, you're giving them the opportunity to profit by allowing customers to strip it for parts. Once all the useful parts are gone, the body is crushed and recycled so that any remaining steel can be sold to steel mills and manufacturers. This is a good thing because, ultimately, it prevents an astronomical amount of metal from being tossed in landfills. And since recycling metal uses much less energy than making it, it saves natural resources.

When you go with a salvage yard, you're likely to get more money for your junk car than if you sold it to a towing company or even a mechanic. These "middle men," have to pay extra to tow your car once they buy. So, why not just cut out the middle man altogether? Most junk yards are happy to come to your location and get your car without charging you extra.

Sell for Parts

If your car has reached its end-of-life, you may not be ready to part with it all at once. Or you might want to see if you can sell the individual parts yourself and make more money. There are recycling companies that are happy to buy individual car parts. Alternatively, consider placing an add online and letting individual buyers come to you.

What parts are most likely to sell? Well, a lot of that depends on the condition and age of your car, but here are the ones that seem to be worth the most:

• Batteries
• Starters
• Alternators
• Catalytic converters
• Aluminum rims
• Wheel weights

It's been estimated that some catalytic converters can go for up to $200. So, if you only sell one part, this would be the one to part with for cash.

Have Information Available

No matter who you sell your junk car to, you should have all the information needed for the buyer to make an informed decision. Most people buying an end-of-life car will want it for parts before it heads to the salvage yard, so they need to know the make and model, year, how many miles were on the car and/or engine, and the existing condition of the body and engine. This will save both you and the buyer a lot of time, and hopefully prevent you from losing a sale.

Get More Than One Quote

You're likely to come across a number of places and people willing to buy your junk car. And it's best to not jump on the first offer you get. You may find that certain companies offer less than others. Most of the time, it's because they have to pay a tow truck driver to come to your home and get the car, leaving less money for you.

For more information, contact companies like City Auto Wreckers.