We are Now Buying Junk or Wrecked Semi Tractors

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We are now buying old salvage semi trucks. We will pay you top dollar for your wrecked or salvage Semi truck. If we purchase your wrecked or junk semi truck we will tow it for free!! Yes I said free!! Unlike most salvage companies our towing is 100% free. We do not give you a price then deduct the towing from that. When we give you a price, that is what you are getting paid.

We are recycling these old semi tractors. Nothing will be wasted. The process we use is very environmentally friendly. Almost everything is recycled.

If you want a quote give us a call at 713-592-2576 We will pay you cash on the spot for your semi. Remember we are your junk semi buyers!!

Wrecked Semi

Junk Car Information

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The Houston area is filled up with numerous cars that aren’t used anymore. With these cars becoming junk status,it is very important guarantee that a good amount of the cars arrive at the salvage yard or put in the possession of an automobile removal company.Simply because your auto doesn’t run anymore does not necessarily mean that you can’t earn money from it. A junk cars merely that, junk, therefore it does you no good by leaving it at your house . or work.

The smartest course of action would be to get money from the automobile. Trading it in as a down payment for an additional car is not recommended because you’re going to get pennies on the dollar for the vehicle. You will make better money by selling your car or truck to car removal companies. There are some things to be familiar with, when you’re working with auto removal companies:

Pay-They need to pay out a premium price for your vehicle whatever the state it’s in. This involves the buyer to do thorough research on the car prior to making an offer. The offer they provide you with on the phone ought to be the price they pay you. Car removal companies must also not charge you for removal.

Safe Removal: you may still find toxic chemicals which are left in your automobile like mercury and lead. These must be removed by the car removal company in a eco-friendly manner.

Thoroughness-they need to be quick in coming out to pick up your car or truck.

Selling your old junk car isa terrific way to earn a little extra money for whatever needs may arise

Oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico

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The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is a major tragedy! This is going to affect wildlife for years to come. Our wetland and wildlife will be destroyed. Oil precises will increase in turn the price of gas will also increase.

11 people that were working on the platform are still missing and assumed dead. My condolences go out to the families of these missing workers. My family is praying for your family.

Now I know a way we can decrease or dependence on crude oil. Every time we purchase a vehicle all of the fluids are drained and sent out to be recycled. Well you too can do this every time you have your oil changed. If you go to a shop to get it changed make sure that they recycle the waste oil. Sum shops just send it out to be disposed of, make sure this is not the case.

Also make sure that you insist that the shop use recycled oil in your vehicle. This will drop our dependence on new crude thus less oil in the long run that we have to pump out of the earth. I don’t know the exact number of barrels a year this would save us but I would imagine that it is high.

The Gulf of Mexico oil spill

Recycle your oil from your vehicle!!

Renters Left a Car on my Property What do I do?

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I get a lot of calls from property owners with an old junk car that was left on their property from a tenant.  I always advise the property owners the same thing. You have to do a certificate of authority also known as a COA. These are very easy to do and allows you to legally dispose of a vehicle, that is abandoned on your property. Once a COA is done the vehicle can never be put back on the road it is marked as salvage. This is a legal way of obtaining the authority to dispose of the vehicle. Once you COA comes in from the state we can accept this in place of a title.

I have heard that a few people have placed a small claim civil suite on the former residents that abandoned a vehicle on their property and the civil judge has issued or judged that the owner of the property has rights to this vehicle but I myself have never experienced this.

I can remove these without you going through any of this but I will have to removed the vehicle and place it into a state approved storage lot. If  I do this I can not pay anything for the vehicle. The storage lot simply pays my company for a tow. We are not able to retain the vehicle once it is placed in storage. By state law it must be auctioned off.

If you need any help then please feel free to give us a call at 713-592-2576

Disclaimer:

The above or anything on this site is not legal advice. In no way is it meant to be. Please consult the proper legal counsel.

Online Junk Car buyers Scam BEWARE!!

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Recently I have had a few complaints on a couple of companies that operate online. I have had more then a few of my local customers. Normally we hear a few complaints about other junk car buyers, but we have heard a lot about this scam going around.

Here is whats going on a person wanting to sell their car uses a search engine to find a car buyer. They then contact one of the results in the search engine.  The company gives them an estimate  on what they are willing to pay for the vehicle. (Usually more then what any salvage company is willing to pay). If the person accepts the offer the buyer then sends you an envelope containing a few pieces of paperwork for you to sign and return. This is all fine but the problem with this is that you have to return the title to your vehicle with the paperwork. The paperwork that you signs is paperwork that you are giving up all rights to your vehicle.

The companies tell you not to worry we are sending a wrecker to pick up your vehicle. The thing is the wrecker does not have the payment for the vehicle. The company says that they are going to send you a payment for the vehicle in the mail. Well at the point of sending and signing the paperwork then returning it in the mail this whole thing becomes a civil issue not a criminal issue. The only way to get your money is to sue the company in court. Whats real odd is they will not send a wrecker until they receive your paperwork, then why can’t the wrecker at lest bring the customer a check?

I will not name any of the companies names due to legal issues. My legal team says that it is not allowed.

Keep in mind we at Houston Junkcar Buyers will pay you on the spot at the time that we pick up your vehicle. Call us at 713-592-2576 to get a free estimate or to arrange free pickup.

How to Winterize your Vehicle

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When you think of freezing weather in our area the first thing we think about is getting our pets in and warping our water pipes. Very few people think about their vehicle. Yes your vehicle needs to be prepared for cold or freezing weather also!! I will go through the steps that every vehicle owner needs to go through to make sure their vehicle will make it.

First and most important is your radiator. Your vehicle’s radiator it the cooling system for your vehicles motor. The liquid you put in your radiator protects your radiator from freezing. This liquid is called antifreeze. Antifreeze prevents your radiator from freezing in cold weather. Antifreeze does go bad over time. You can purchase a tester at your local auto parts store. This tester will tell you if you antifreeze is still good. If it isn’t you can drain out your antifreeze by the drain plug on your radiator. Then just add new antifreeze.

Make sure that you don’t spill antifreeze on the ground, this can kill dogs, cats and even kids if they get into it. Dogs and cats drink the antifreeze because it taste and smells sweet to them. Kids also think it taste sweet so be VERY CAREFUL IF YOU SPILL ANTIFREEZE. You can take your used antifreeze to your local auto parts store and they will recycle it for free, especially if you purchase your antifreeze from them.

Let’s look at your motor oil for a second. Your motor oil is the life blood of your motor. If you are behind on your oil change now would be a great time to get it changed, in fact have them check your radiator fluid also!! When it is cold your oil thickens if your oil is old and is breaking down then you can destroy your motor, especially in this cold weather.

Here is the best way to explain it. Pancake syrup gets real think the colder it gets, if you heat it up it thins out. Same exact thing for your motor oil. This brings up a good point, When it is cold allow your motor to warn up for about ten minutes before you drive your vehicle. This will allow your engine to warm up to operating temperature along with your antifreeze and oil.

Let’s talk about that frozen windshield for a second. A great rule of thumb is to start your vehicle turn your defrost on and let the defrost do its job. Once your defrost has melted the ice on your windshield you know that your motor has warmed up. But make sure you give your vehicle at lest ten minutes to warn up. This is a must for your vehicle!!

I know this was a lengthy post but I hope that you found it very helpful. Please comment if you found this helpful. Also remember we will purchase your wrecked or junk vehicle from you. Call us at 713-592-2576

istockphoto 1383318 poor travelling conditions car windshield covered in snow How to Winterize your Vehicle

We want to announce that we will now be purchasing gold jewelry.

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We want to announce that we will now be purchasing gold jewelry. We plan to launch our gold buying this February or March. Pro Salvage will be paying more then your local pawnshops or mail in gold buyer. As always we will come to you and give you an appraisal of what we are willing to pay.
The advantage to selling us your old gold jewelry is we will pay you top dollar for every piece you have. This is a new venture for us so we will be paying bonuses when we first start for every piece we buy. This means more money in your pocket. As always we this is a family venture. We cater to each client as if that client is part of our family.
The requirements for selling us your gold is for you to have a valid state issued id or a valid issued government id. We have to copy your identification, then get your right thumb print, we also have to take a digital photograph of you. The state requires us to keep this on file for a period of time. As always we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.
You can call us and schedule an appointment for us to come out and evaluate your gold. and give you an estimate. We are not currently purchasing diamond an other precious stones. If you would like you can have them removed. We can not remove any stones for you.

Any questions please give us a call at 713-592-2576 Remember we are your gold buyer!!

 

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Towing Junk Cars in Houston

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We tow junk cars in Houston. If you are in the Houston area and need a junk car removed then we are your company. We will pay you top dollar for your old vehicle.

Has your apartment complex tagged your car to be towed away? Is your car in storage? No problem we will still buy them. We don’t care if the city has tagged your vehicle as an abandoned car, we will pay you cash for it on the spot.

Don’t let the city tow away your car. If they do you will be responsible for the towing and storage of your automobile. Don’t lose out on possible cash in these tough times. We will pay you for your junk car.

Is your apartment complex trying to tow away your vehicle? Do you know that if you apartment complex tows away your vehicle you are responsible for the fees and storage? Don’t let your apartment complex tow your car away. We will buy your vehicle and give you free towing. Don’t just lose your vehicle and have to pay a bunch of high fees. Sell us your junk car or truck.

The process is easy, all you have to do is call us, we will ask you a few questions about your vehicle and about the title. Some lost or misplaced titles are ok call for details 713-592-2576

Complex Tow Away City stickered my car.

Complex Tow Away City stickered my car.

Cash for Clunkers Program

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I want to look at this program for a minute. I do not agree with this slick way of getting people in more debt. Let’s look at the criteria for the program.

Your vehicle must be less then twenty-five (25) years old.

Car must get less then 18 MPG

Must be drivable

Must have been registered for the past 12 months

Must have been insured for the last 12 months with no lapse in coverage

You only get the grant if you are buying or leasing a new car

These criteria are pretty basic but let us look at the last one. You have to either lease or buy a new car. This worries me. I feel like the Government is just trying to help the car makers.

If this was ment to help the public you would be able to buy up to three year old vehicles. The only people that are going to profit from this grant is people that were going to buy a new vehicle anyway.

Another thing that bothers me, what cars are the dealers going to be pushing on people? One thing that a lot of people fail to look at is the resale value of the vehicle they are buying. Please if you are looking into purchasing a vehicle under this program look into the resell value of the vehicle you are thinking about purchasing.

Now don’t get me wrong this will help some but I fear that it might hurt just as many.

Now for the record, I have received a contract to dispose of some of the vehicles that are being sponsored in this grant program. But as usual I give my personal opinion.

Can Your Truck Take the Heat This Summer?

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(ARA) – As the weather heats up, trucks and their owners take advantage of the sun and head outdoors to work and play.

A little elbow grease, motivation and some innovation can make all the difference between making your truck look new again and driving an old beater.

Whether your truck has been plowing through muck and mud, hauling tools, helping a friend move or transporting hay, there’s no doubt it could use a serious visual overhaul.

A few simple steps now can keep your truck sparkling and working hard for years to come.

Inside

Remove the floor mats and shake out the dirt, rocks and debris. Use a heavy duty vacuum cleaner to tidy up the mats and the inside of the truck.

Wipe down the instrument panel and console with a gentle, all-purpose cleanser and get at stubborn dirt in nooks and crannies with a cotton swab. An occasional spray with a dashboard protectant product helps prevent fading, warping and cracking.

Outside

Use a hose with a sprayer attachment to wet the top to bottom. Make sure the water pressure is not too hard to damage the vehicle. Wash the truck with gentle soap and tepid water to get rid of muck.

Make your final focus the and bumper. Don’t forget to hose off and clean the undercarriage and wheels wells as those areas take the brunt of the road’s abuse.

Rinse the truck and dry with a chamois or natural fiber cloth. Never let the truck air dry as water spots will develop and can be difficult to buff out.

Clean the windows and mirrors, both inside and out, taking care to eliminate streaks that can impair vision while driving.

Check the tires. Your truck takes you through rough terrain so check for any slow leaks or punctures and inflate the to proper pressure levels.