How to Make Money from Junkyard Parts

Most people who visit junkyards in Fort Myers, FL, do so to find parts for a car they’re trying to fix up. However, with a little ingenuity, you can fix up the car parts you find in a junkyard and sell them for a profit. If you’re looking to make a little extra money, here are the four most accessible parts to pull, “flip,” and sell.

Center Caps, Hubcaps, and Emblems

These embellishments on a car are incredibly easy to fix up and sell. In most cases, these parts on junkyard cars need a little cleaning. So long as there isn’t significant damage to the structure of the part (large dents, deep gouges, bent frames, etc.), you can thoroughly clean, polish, and sell them online. These parts also have the bonus of being extremely easy to remove, so you don’t need a lot of experience with taking cars apart to sell these. They’re also light, and therefore, easy to ship to your buyers.

Headlight and Taillights

How many cars have you seen driving around with busted headlights and taillights? These parts get broken frequently, but can also be found perfectly intact on junkyard cars. They are easy to remove with a few essential hand tools as well. If you notice the lights are dingy or foggy, clean up the plastic inside to clear them up. And make sure they work, of course, before you try to sell them. If it’s in good condition, you can frequently get double the amount (or more) you spent pulling the part from a yard.

Interior Trim

Many parts can fall into this category, including armrests, headrests, sun visors, and more. Virtually, if it can be pulled off, it can be sold. These parts can get worn out from frequent use so that buyers may need them for their cars. However, they don’t typically experience significant damage in a vehicle that gets wrecked and sent to the junkyard. Scrub them down, clean them up, and sell them for a profit.

Side View Mirrors

Side mirrors are frequently damaged in minor collisions and require replacement. If you can find cars in the junkyard that have intact side view mirrors—and better yet, if the glass inside them is in good condition—you can easily pull and resell them for a tidy little profit.

 If you’re looking to make a bit of extra cash, consider stopping by junkyards in Fort Myers, FL, to find quality parts that you can pull, flip, and resell quickly.