Yes, that is how they can prove to the law that the car isn't stolen.
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They must provide legal papers of the car for inspection purposes.
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yes junk yards have a form you have to fill out thoughYou can also check with different "salvage" companies about this.ANSWER:If you can't find your paperwork/title of your junk car? Some Junkyard' s are knowledgeable will guide you through the junk car removal process specific to your needs. Just let them know when you call or request your quote online and they'll be happy to assist you in obtaining the proper documentation required.
Old car parts can be found in local junk yards and dumps. Some junk yards let you comb their lots for free, while some make you pay nominal fees for everything you decide to take with you. You might take a whole engine right out from under the hood of a junk yard car free!
Junk and Salvage yards will often buy wrecked or inoperative cars. Checking your local yellow pages (Phone Book) for such businesses will help you locate one nearby. Many junk yards require you to have the car title on hand to sign it over to them before they will pay for it.
junk yards, e-bay
A junk title means that the car cannot be driven, sold or registered in its current condition.
When you sell your junk car for cash, you should sign over the Title (or pink slip) to the business to which you sell the car. That releases you from liability.
One can search the Yellow Pages for a list of junk yards in one's area. Another way to find a list of junk yards in the US, is the "U-Pick and Pull" website.
Yes.
No, not legally. The law requires that they either have a pink slip (title) or a mechanics lien.
You can file for a lost or junk title
possible on eBay or call junk yards