Avoiding Junk Vehicles

Here at Cash 4 Cars Cleveland, we buy junk cars and assist with damaged vehicle removal. We are a place to junk a car in Cleveland and the greater Cuyahoga County, Lake County, Geauga County and eastern Lorain County.  If selling a junk car, give us a call, since we buy junk cars 6 days a week. The next story reflects on the importance of avoiding vehicles that may have been damaged by water in storms and floods.

On June 1, 2015 a story titled ‘Kane offers tips for avoiding the purchase of a flood-damaged vehicle’ was posted on yourerie.com with the following details: “Attorney General Kathleen G. Kane today offered guidelines for avoiding the purchase of a flood-damaged vehicle. According to the FTC, recent flooding in the Midwest & Southeast could spell trouble for car buyers throughout the country. A flood-damaged vehicle is one that has been completely or partially submerged in water. When a dishonest dealer or owner makes cosmetic repairs & moves one of these vehicles out of the state where the damage occurred, the title gets “washed,” thereby omitting all evidence of flood or vehicle reconstruction from the title. The car is then shipped to other states and sold to unsuspecting buyers. What looks like a good deal to the buyer may turn into a series of costly repairs and a safety threat down the road.

Attorney General Kane encouraged consumers to do the following:

• Have the vehicle inspected by a trusted mechanic before a purchase.
• Look inside the trunk, glove compartment & dome lights for evidence of moisture, rust or corrosion.
• Check the engine for water damage or moisture.
• Examine all areas for signs of rust, including the underside, door hinges & seat springs.
• Look for dirt or dried mud under the dashboard, floorboard carpet or in air vents.
• Perform a check of electrical systems & look for brittle wire, rust or corrosion.

Kane warned consumers to be wary of someone trying to sell a vehicle below its market value, and recommended that potential buyers research a vehicle’s history before a purchase. There are several websites available to assist consumers in securing information regarding a vehicle’s history. The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) maintains a free database that allows consumers to check for flood damage using vehicle information numbers.  AutoCheck provides a storm damage scan for consumers at www.autocheck.com.

A flood title means the vehicle was damaged from sitting in water deep enough to fill the engine compartment. A salvage title means the car was declared a total loss by an insurance company that paid a claim on it. Criteria for a salvage title vary from state to state.” Here is the link to the full article: http://www.yourerie.com/

If you are seeking to junk a car in Cleveland, call us before selling a junk car.  We will buy junk cars in any condition and handle wrecked or damaged vehicle removal. When you junk a car in Cleveland, Chesterland or Parma the requirements are that you possess the vehicle title and a photo ID. Selling a junk car with Cash 4 Cars is easy for fast damaged vehicle removal when we buy junk cars.