The Truth About Junk Car Trade-In Tricks

Not all junk car buyers play fair. If you’re looking to trade in your old clunker, it’s easy to fall for the common tricks that lower your payout or leave you stuck with hidden fees. Let’s expose the truth and help you sell your junk car confidently and profitably.

🚨 Trick #1: Lowball Offers Without Proper Evaluation

Some junkyards or national chains will give you a price over the phone—without even asking about your car’s condition.

💡 Reality: Your car’s value depends on its weight, reusable parts, and current scrap metal rates. Always ask for a detailed breakdown of the offer.

🚫 Trick #2: “Free Towing” That Isn’t Really Free

A common tactic is to offer “free towing” but then deduct it from your final payment when the truck arrives.

✅ At Cyrus Auto Parts, towing is always 100% FREE within 40 miles of Dayton, OH—no deductions, no surprises.

🤫 Trick #3: Pressure to Accept On-the-Spot Offers

Some buyers push you to accept an offer immediately, even if it’s well below market value.

💡 Smart move: Get at least 3 quotes before agreeing to any deal.

❗ Trick #4: Skipping Proper Paperwork

Shady buyers may not transfer ownership properly, which can cause legal or liability issues for you later.

📋 Always get a bill of sale and ensure the title is properly signed and filed with the DMV.

🧾 Trick #5: “Bonus Offers” That Never Materialize

Some websites offer cash bonuses or referral payouts that are vague or conditional.

💡 Look for transparency. If it sounds too good to be true—it probably is.

✔️ Your Smart Move: Work with a Trusted Local Junkyard

Cyrus Auto Parts has built its reputation by being:
✅ Transparent
✅ Fast
✅ Fair

We serve the greater Dayton area including cities like:
Kettering, Beavercreek, Huber Heights, Xenia, Miamisburg, Englewood, Trotwood, West Carrollton, Riverside, and Fairborn.

📞 Call 937-250-6981 or 937-250-6982
💻 Get a real quote in minutes

🔓 No Tricks, Just Fast Cash

Don’t get played. Know the tactics. Ask the right questions. And work with a junkyard that values your time and your car.

The truth is simple: When it comes to junk cars, smart sellers choose smart buyers. 💰♻️🚗