I Sold a Car After a Front-End Collision: Scrap Offer vs Parting Out Headlights and Bumper
My 2016 Toyota Camry SE took a front-end collision on the driver side. The driver headlight, driver fog light, driver fender, and hood center were destroyed. The passenger-side headlight, passenger fog light, grille, and the outer bumper cover sections remained intact. The scrap yard offered $285 for the whole car. Before calling any yard, I […]
I Scrapped an Electric Vehicle With a Dead 12V Battery: Door Unlock Hacks and Towing Log
My 2018 Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD was rear-ended on a highway, and insurance totaled it on repair cost. The HV battery pack was undamaged. The rear quarter panel, bumper cover, and trunk lid were destroyed. I retained the car for $2,400 in salvage value. Three months of sitting in the garage while I […]