Junk Car Removal

What Is Junk Car Removal?

Junk car removal is the service of hauling away vehicles that are no longer worth repairing, no longer drivable, or simply taking up space on your property. These aren't cars you're planning to fix someday. They're vehicles that have reached the end of their useful life and need to be removed. We come to your location, load the vehicle onto our truck, and take it away so you can reclaim your driveway, garage, or yard space.

Many people let old cars sit for years because dealing with removal seems complicated. Who do you call? How do you get rid of a car that doesn't run? What paperwork do you need? Our junk car removal service in Mount Prospect simplifies the entire process. One phone call, and we handle the rest. No need to figure out how to move a non-running vehicle or find someone willing to buy it for parts. We make the whole experience easy.

Why Remove Your Junk Car

Keeping a junk car around creates more problems than most people realize. Here's why removing it makes sense:

• Reclaim valuable space: That old car is taking up room you could use for a working vehicle, storage, or outdoor living space.
• Avoid legal issues: Many municipalities have ordinances against keeping inoperable vehicles on residential property. You could face fines or violations.
• Prevent environmental hazards: Old cars leak fluids like oil, coolant, and brake fluid that contaminate soil and groundwater.
• Eliminate safety risks: Junk cars attract pests, create hiding spots for rodents, and can be dangerous for children who might play around them.
• Improve property appearance: An eyesore vehicle sitting in your yard or driveway hurts your home's curb appeal and property value.
• Stop wasting registration and insurance money: Some people keep paying for plates and insurance on cars they never drive.
• Free yourself from false hope: You're probably not going to fix it. Let it go and move on with a clear conscience.

The longer you wait, the more the vehicle deteriorates and the harder it becomes to remove. Tires flatten, fluids dry up, and parts seize. Getting it removed now prevents these complications and gives you peace of mind.

What Happens to Your Junk Car

After we remove your junk car, it goes through a responsible disposal process. Here's the typical path:

This process ensures your junk car doesn't just end up in a landfill. Most of the vehicle gets recycled or reused in some way. It's an environmentally responsible way to dispose of a vehicle that's reached the end of its life.

How Our Junk Car Removal Works

We've streamlined the junk car removal process to make it as easy as possible for you:

Call us and describe the vehicle you want removed. We'll ask basic questions about its make, model, condition, and location on your property. Then we'll schedule a pickup time that works for you. On the scheduled day, our crew arrives with the right equipment. We use flatbed towing trucks or wheel-lift systems depending on the vehicle's condition and location.

If the car is in a tight spot like a backyard or narrow driveway, we'll figure out how to access it. Sometimes we need to winch the vehicle to a more accessible location first. Once we've loaded the junk car, we haul it away and you're done. The whole process usually takes less than an hour.

You'll need to provide the title or proof of ownership in most cases. If you don't have the title, contact your local DMV about getting a duplicate. We can guide you through the paperwork requirements when you call.

Junk Removal vs Donation vs Selling

You have several options for getting rid of an old car. Here's how junk car removal compares:

Selling privately requires advertising, meeting strangers, negotiating price, and transferring ownership paperwork. It takes time and effort, and you might not find a buyer if the car is in poor condition. Donating to charity sounds good, but many charities don't accept non-running vehicles, and the tax deduction might be less than you expect.

Junk car removal is the simplest option. One call, one appointment, and the car is gone. You don't deal with buyers, negotiate prices, or arrange transport. We handle everything. If your car has value in parts or scrap metal, some removal services even pay you a small amount for it. Ask when you call if your vehicle qualifies for payment.

For vehicles that are severely damaged or simply old and worn out, junk removal through our professional towing service is the fastest way to reclaim your space and move on.

Frequently Asked Questions