Does the model year change what an old junk car is worth?
For a newer used car, a year makes a difference. For a junk or non-running car, value comes mostly from weight and parts, so the change of model year matters much less than the car's condition. See how that math works in the scrap price guide.
Before cold weather sets in
Fall is a sensible time to sell a car you won't rely on through winter. Old batteries struggle in the cold, and a car stuck under snow is harder to tow.
Is fall a slow time for people looking to sell an old car?
A little: in September and October, Google Trends interest in "sell my car" averaged 71.2, just under the yearly average of 72.7.
It keeps sliding toward the holidays, down to 62.9 in November. On a separate scale, "car deals" searches have their two lowest monthly averages in October (26.0) and January (26.1).
Selling works the same way in every season, and the how it works page walks through each step.
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