How to Buy Junk Cars in Bloomington, Indiana

Looking for a junk car can be as strenuous as searching for a new car. In Bloomington, Ind., people buy used or junk cars for a variety of reasons and uses, from restoration for the Cruisin' Classics Car Club to destruction in the Monroe County Fair Demolition Derby. You can usually find the junk vehicle that is right for your needs and within your budget in Bloomington. Determining your needs ahead of time will increase your chances of finding exactly the right car and will cut down on time wasted looking at vehicles that don't match your requirements.

Instructions

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Browse the classified advertisements daily in the Bloomington Herald Times newspaper for used vehicles in your price range. The classified ads may also appear on HeraldTimesOnline.com in the "Used Car" section.

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Check the college. Bloomington is home to Indiana University. The IU independent student newspaper, the Indiana Daily Student, or idsnews.com, is a resource for junk cars. Students looking to sell old vehicles from their college days post ads in the IDS, making this a great source to use when searching for junk vehicles. Copies of the IDS are distributed on campus on weekdays throughout the school term.

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Search for junk vehicles on bulletin boards. The Bloomington Library has a community bulletin board available for posting classified ads. Since Bloomington is a college town, many restaurants and coffee shops also have bulletin boards, depending on the time of year and amount of requests. The Indiana University libraries and student centers also maintain community bulletin boards.

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Know what you are looking for in a junk vehicle, including the cost and condition of the vehicle. Also keep in mind what you are buying the junk vehicle for - a junker for a demolition derby will be in different condition than a vehicle that you plan to eventually drive on the street.

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Decide which vehicle is right for you and buy it. Pay with cash, money order or check, and get a receipt for your purchase. An exchange of title work is needed, and the car must be registered to your name.