Pick a Part Indianapolis- (317) 454-3202-Want to sell your car? We will buy your car. We buy junk cars and running cars. We also love to buy trucks too. Pick a Part is the premier junk car buyer in the Indianapolis area. 'We also serve Carmel, Brownsburg, Greenfield, Greenwood, Westfield, Noblesville, Avon, Danville, Whiteland and Franklin
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What is my junk car worth?
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Sell Junk Car to Pick a Part Indianapolis
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Cash for Cars Indianapolis
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Indianapolis, Indiana- Pick a Part Indianapolis is one of the largest cash for cars buyers in Indianapolis and surrounding areas. We will pay cash for running cars and trucks and junk cars and trucks. Our tow trucks are standing by if you are ready to get rid of that old car. Not only do we service Indianapolis, we also serve the surrounding areas like Brownsburg, Carmel, New Palestine, Greenfield, Fishers, Avon, Greenwood, Whiteland, Franklin, Camby, Plainfield, McCordsville, Zionsville and other surrounding areas. If you have a car to get rid of, give us a call (317) 454-3202
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PICK a Part Indianapolis
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Bring your own tools, pull your own parts,
it’s just that simple!
In order to provide competitive prices and keep the best inventory in town, we keep it simple.
- We’ll provide you an interchange based on your current parts needs detailing which year, make, and model will fit your vehicle, and which vehicles we have in our current inventory that will work for your needs.
- We offer a free 30 day Exchange only warranty. Just keep your receipt and exchange within 30 days if needed.
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Indianapolis Junk Yard
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When is a car not worth fixing?
When is a car not worth fixing?
Humans get attached to things, it’s in our nature. But there are times when we need to let go of one thing and make room for something better to take its place, like that old vehicle. If you’re finding that your old car is in constant need of repairs and wondering if it may be time to let it go, this is the blog for you.
Some vehicles are worth salvaging, but others aren’t. There are certain factors to consider when assessing the repairability and overall value of your vehicle. This blog intends to educate you on when it’s best to repair your vehicle and when you should stop sinking your money into a losing effort.
1. Mileage and Age
The first two things you need to consider when deciding if you should repair or junk your car is how old it is and the mileage. You would be better off replacing a vehicle more than ten years old with 100,000 miles or more on the odometer than repairing it in most cases. Also, if you’ve had to make constant repairs then it may be time to upgrade your vehicle.
2. Vehicle Value vs Repair Costs
When the cost of repairs exceeds the current market value it’s not worth repairing. Many car owners apply the 50% rule: if the cost of the repairs is more than 50% of the vehicle’s value it probably isn’t a good investment. You can check resources like Edmunds and Kelley Blue Book to find out what your vehicle is worth.
3. Reliable Transportation
Your vehicle gets you where you need to be like work, the grocery store, and getting your kids where they need to be. We have a great dependency on our cars, trucks, and SUVs. With this dependency comes the need for reliable transportation. If you spend a great deal of time in your car, then you want it to be functioning well. If your vehicle has a pattern of breaking down you might want to consider junking it and taking that cash as a down payment on a newer model.
4. Nature of the Repairs
What type of repairs are needed on your vehicle? If it’s small electronic fixes or routine maintenance then it may be worthwhile to address those. But if you need a new transmission or your car suffers frame damage then that can get pricey. If the repairs are an ongoing problem then you’re just throwing good money after bad. Cut your losses and start new.
5. Safety
Safety is of the utmost importance when it comes to the vehicle you drive. Your safety is significant as well as the other people on the road. Car owners who have issues with stability or failing brakes should weigh the risks of repair vs starting new. Over everything else, safety should be a priority and if the repair costs compromises anyone’s safety, it’s better to sell and get a new vehicle.
6. Sentimental Value
We mentioned attachment in the first paragraph of this blog, and we did that for a good reason. There’s nothing tougher than saying goodbye to a car you love. Our cars take us on road trips, they’re earned with hard work, and they truly become a part of our lives. But, like a pet, there are situations when it’s time to say goodbye, especially when you’re throwing good money away with repairs.
7. Future Expenses
Is this repair job you're contemplating putting an end to all future repairs? No mechanic would make that promise. Odds are, if you’re contemplating whether to junk a car or spend money on repairs, that vehicle isn’t in the greatest shape and future repairs should be expected. Take a look at how many repairs you’ve had on this vehicle and consider that before you repair it again. You’ll know from its history what’s best for you and your bank account.
If you find yourself with a car or truck like this, it is time to junk it. We can help. We always pay cash for junk cars and junk trucks. Call us at (317) 499-5062 or visit our website at http://pickapartindianapolis.com
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Pick a Part Indianapolis
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Free Junk Car Towing
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Hurricane Ian Damaged 358,000 Vehicles, How to avoid buying one
Hurricane Ian damaged 358,000 vehicles. How to avoid buying one (cnbc.com)
If you’re planning to shop for a used car in the next few months, be sure to check for flood damage before signing on the dotted line.
In the wake of widespread flooding across Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina last month due to Hurricane Ian, vehicle history report website Carfax now estimates that up to 358,000 autos were damaged by floodwaters. Some of these vehicles will end up being resold, as an estimated 400,000 water-damaged cars are currently on the road from past flooding events.
“Floodwaters cause all sorts of hidden damage, which can surface months later,” said Teresa Murray, consumer watchdog with the U.S. Public Interest Research Group Education Fund.
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“You don’t want anything to do with a flooded vehicle, no matter whether the damage is disclosed and no matter what assurances you get from a seller,” Murray said.
Flooded cars are ‘rotting from the inside out’
Floodwaters can destroy — sometimes slowly — electronics, lubricants and mechanical systems in vehicles. Corrosion can eventually find its way to the car’s vital electronics, including airbag controllers.
“The bottom line on these flood-damaged vehicles is they are literally rotting from the inside out,” said Emilie Voss, spokesperson for Carfax.
“They might look fine cosmetically, but there can be mechanical, electrical, safety and health issues that will show up down the road,” Voss said.

Buyers should research a used car’s vehicle history report to make sure they know what they are buying, regardless of when or where they make the purchase, because flooded cars often end up for sale in places far from where they originally were damaged.
Through services like Carfax or the National Insurance Crime Bureau’s VINCheck, you can input a car’s vehicle identification number, or VIN, and see if there’s anything in its history that’s a red flag. However, those efforts alone may not be conclusive.
Not all titles will reflect flood damage
That’s because not all flooded cars are recorded as such unless an insurance company is involved. When an insurer receives a claim and the vehicle is totaled — meaning the repairs would cost more than the car’s worth — the car’s title generally is changed to reflect its status.
Those ruined cars are typically sold at salvage auctions to junkyards and vehicle rebuilders. Reselling them to consumers can get on the right side of the law if the title discloses the flood damage.
But not all car owners file an insurance claim. If they don’t have comprehensive coverage — the part of car insurance that flooding would fall under — they’re generally out of luck when it comes to coverage. So, with no insurance company involvement there may not be any official record of the flood damage.
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“If you suspect a vehicle may have sustained flood damage, move on,” Murray said.
There are things you can look for in a used vehicle for that could suggest flood damage, according to Carfax:
- A musty odor in the interior, which sellers sometimes try to cover with a strong air-freshener;
- Upholstery or carpeting that may be loose, new, stained or that doesn’t match the rest of the interior;
- Damp carpets;
- Rust around doors, under the dashboard, on the pedals or inside the hood and trunk latches;
- Mud or silt in the glove compartment or under the seats;
- Brittle wires under the dashboard;
- Fog or moisture beads in the interior lights, exterior lights or instrument panel.
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Cash for Cars
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Pick a Part Indianapolis
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Cash for Junk Cars Indianapolis
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Junk Yard Indianapolis
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Sell Your Junk Car to Pick a Part Indianapolis
Sell Your Junk Car to Pick a Part Indianapolis
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Junk Your Car
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