Top Dollar For Junk Cars!!

It’s time to get your vehicle ready for summer time. We wrote a little article on getting your vehicle ready for winter so we figured that we would write on for summer also.

Summer time can be real hard on your vehicle down here in South Texas. We have temperatures over 100 degrees sometimes. These days are really bad on your vehicle!!. But you as a vehicle owner can help prevent any damage to your vehicle.

Summer time maintenance should include a motor flush and an antifreeze change. You can buy a kit to do this at your local auto parts shop. Remember that antifreeze is very bad on the environment and is deadly if consumed by and kids or animals!! Make sure to properly dispose of your used antifreeze properly. Most auto parts stores will gladly dispose of  your used antifreeze usually free of charge.

Also it is time for an oil change and engine flush. Once again you can buy all of the things you need at your local auto parts dealer. However I would recommend that you take your vehicle into your local oil change shop. This can get messy and the shop is equipped to deal with oily messes.

At this time you need to also change you air-filter. A clogged up air-filter can dramatically decrease your gas mileage. So make sure to change it with every oil change.

I would also recommend you to rotate your tires and check them for un-normal wear. Take your vehicle to your local front end alignment shop and have the alignment checked. Remember to check your tire pressure. Low tire pressure can also lower your fuel millage.

In closing this article I would like to say that if you have any questions please feel free to call us. We are here to help you.

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.

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

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!!

In the past couple of days we have had a lot of storms in our area. There are a lot of areas that are starting to flood from the bayous filling up. Please if you see an area with with what looks like a small puddle of water don’t take a chance!! We want everybody to be safe!!

We are buying flooded cars. Please try to open your windows or doors to allow air circulation into your vehicle. This will keep mold from growing inside of the interior.

DO NOT try to start your vehicle. If you had water in your vehicle and you were not driving you vehicle through water at the time it got flooded then do not try to start it. You will damage the engine beyond repair!!

Have your vehicle removed to a mechanic and let him change all of the fluids. Don’t wait to long for this. If you wait to long the water can permanently damage your transmission.

We are buying flooded cars. Please give us a call for a quote 713-592-2576 As always we offer free towing with every purchase.

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.

Junk your non working car for cash. Yes we will give you cash for your non working or driving car or truck. We buy all cars in Houston. We offer you free towing and title work.

The process it very easy all you have to do is call us at 713-592-2576 or fill out our online price request form. We will respond and ask you a few questions. Our staff are all very friendly and helpful.

We recycle all of the vehicles that we purchase. This helps to keep global pollution and conserve our natural resources. The energy saved by recycling one car can light up the average neighborhood for two weeks. This is a lot of energy saved. This is also a lot less pollution.

Please keep us in mind when it comes time to sell your junk car or truck. We are here to help you even if you don’t choose us. Call us at 713-592-2576 with any questions.

Buy my wreck. SURE!! We are more then happy to buy any automobile that is wrecked or in bad shape.

Because we are recycling your old wrecked or junk car we don’t care about if they are wrecked or not. Now on late model automobiles we may have to pay less for wrecked cars. We sale used parts from late model cars. This helps to recycle a lot of the parts and to keep the automobile industry from having to manufacture new parts. In the long run we all save money and resources by buying and selling used parts.

When we come out to “Buy my wreck” we evaluate the vehicle to see if it will possibly will be worth selling parts off of. If it is worth us placing in our salvage yard we pay more for the vehicle/automobile. Thus you make more.

Now if your old junk car can’t be used in our salvage yard then we separate the materials and recycle them. This also means we can’t pay you as much. But we have found that we are still paying for above what the other junk buyers are. Plus as always we offer free towing with the purchase of your vehicle.

Remember even if we do not buy your old junk car or truck we are here to answer your questions!! Feel free to call us at 713-592-2576

We will buy your wrecked car or truck. "Buy My Wreck"

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.

(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.