Just because your diesel car has more than 120,000 miles doesn’t mean it isn’t worth anything. However, if you try to sell it the wrong way, you might get less than $300 in the end, which isn’t enough to cover all of your expenses involved with getting rid of it. Follow this step-by-step guide to getting top dollar when scrapping your old diesel car so you can be sure you get every penny possible out of your used vehicle purchase.

Find a reputable scrap yard

A scrap yard is a company that deals with the recycling of materials, and most specialize in metal. The scrap yard is where old cars go when they are no longer operable, and it can be difficult to find one as there are many different options. To get top dollar for your old diesel car, look for a reputable scrap yard nearby. 3skrotpriser.dk has become one of Denmark’s leading and largest providers of metals and gives you an easy way to find a scrap yard near you – whether it’s Skrotpræmie København or somewhere else in Denmark.

Remove all personal belongings from the car

One way to get top dollar for your old diesel car is to scrap it and sell it as a whole. There are three scrappers in Copenhagen that offer Skrotpræmie, which means you will get a premium price if you scrap your car with them.

The first company is called 3skrotpriser and they offer scrapping services at an affordable price. They also have a new service that offers cash on delivery, so they can come pick up your old diesel car from wherever you are and return the cash straight away.

There is also Skrotpræmie København, who offer high quality services at competitive prices and have a free, no-obligation quote available online.

Drain all fluids from the car

Start by draining all fluids from your car. This includes oil, transmission fluid and power steering fluid. Also remove any coolant, brake fluid and windshield wiper fluid. If you’re not sure where to find these fluids, consult your owner’s manual or a trusted mechanic. Use a funnel to pour the fluids into containers, such as milk jugs or other sealable containers with lids. Label each container with what type of fluid it contains so you know what it is when you’re disposing of them later on.

Remove the battery

If you have a diesel car, it’s important to know that your battery is made up of lead acid and sulphuric acid. These substances will leak if not removed in time. To remove the battery from your vehicle:

• Remove any visible cables from the battery terminals.
• Disconnect the cables from under the car near to where they are connected to the battery.
• Unscrew and remove bolts attaching battery to its bracket or mounting plate with a wrench.
• Carefully lift out battery, being careful not to spill any fluids onto yourself or anything else.

Cut up the car

Scrapping a car is not as easy as you might think. There are a few important steps to follow if you want to do it right and get top dollar. If you want to know more, visit 3skrotpriser and Skrotpræmie København.