No car can last forever, and at some point, some cars just run into the ground, never to breathe life again. At this point, when you know that no garage in town will be able to save your car because it is complete junk, you have to dispose it. The best way to do this is to get in contact with a scrap yard that preferably has a cars removal service and say trade your car in for cash. But how do you know if your car will be scrap worthy? Here is a list of signs that shows it is time to get rid of your car and scrap it:

You spent more money on repairs than its actual price

Cart repairs are expensive and the older the car, the more expensive it costs to repair – let alone look for parts. If you think the money you spent on repairs would have been enough to get yourself a used car, then it is time to scrap your car and move on to another one. If you have spent a small fortune replacing its parts just for it to extend its lifespan, then your parts are almost new and in good running condition and this will mean your car will have more value in the scrap yard.

Your car takes too much fuel

If you are driving an old model, chances are you spend a lot of money on gas. Newer automobiles are made to be fuel efficient. Upgrading to a newer model does not only give you a safer driving experience, but it saves gas money.

It got totaled in an accident, and you have no insurance

Normally, if a car is totaled in an accident, the insurance company can offer a cash settlement or offer to replace your car. But if you do not have car insurance to back you up, the cost of repairs on a totaled car can be worth more than the vehicle’s value. At this point, it is a better decision just to scrap your car.

Letting go of a car that has sentimental value may be difficult at first, but when you think about all the money you lose over it, that could have been money you spent on something else. If you are still not sure if you should scrap your car or if it still has a fighting chance, it is best to consult a trusted mechanic. There are also thousands of car forums online where you can ask other owners and sometimes professionals for advice. It is very important that you are sure about your decision to scrap your car because once it goes to the scrapyard, the chances of retrieving it back are small.