The other alternative for car fender covers is to get one custom made. There are a lot of people who deal in various car accessories, including car fender covers. One has to approach them and specify the car’s requirements. It would be ideal to bring the car for which the fender cover is to be made. Like tailors, these dealers will take measurements and custom make the cover for the owner, based on the specifications given to him on the color, feel and look.
Prior to contacting a junkyard do an inventory, if possible make a list of the working parts. Make sure you have listed the make, model and year as well as mileage. Other things such as wear and tear on tires and items that have recently been purchased will help you define the value.
The next question on your mind would be how do I sell my car? Once you have located a few reputable car salvage companies, you can provide them a detail or let them inspect the car. Based on their evaluation, they will provide you bids for what they want to pay for the car. You can generate anything between $200 – $400 depending on the condition of the car and some extra specialty parts you may have placed in it.
Know what you need to get the part off and take those tools. Take some extra tools, too, so you can take off anything that has to come off to get to your part. You just never know. You can carry your tool box or bag around with you. They don’t care.
The body of most of the old cars becomes rusted due to the carelessness of their owners. Some transmission junkyard near me do not have any body at all. These things can decrease the value of you junk car. You need to dress it properly. You may apply a fresh spray on it or you can also get the door fixed, it will not take more than a few dollars.
Your Dealer. On the other side of the spectrum is your car dealer. If they don’t have it in stock, they can get if for you. Service with a smile and a price that will make you frown! Yes, you will pay dearly for some parts, as middleman mark ups kick in.