Where can I find wrecked cars?
I'm a 16 year old guy and I'm thinking of rebuilding a wrecked car. Recently, my dad's friend let me drive her 2014 Ford Explorer XLT. When I drove it, I really liked it. Me and my dad have always wanted a project car. I told him my idea of rebuilding a wrecked car and he liked the idea. I just don't know where to start. Where can I find wrecked cars? It won't be anything that's real bad. Just something that needs a new door or front end. Where can I find parts? I know people who can help me out with paint and repairs. I picked this car because it can be driven in the winter.
Look in the local Ebay site or local paper
Andy C
You're talking about rebuilding a "salvage titled" vehicle. Because any that has been wrecked and not totaled by the insurance company is going to be fixed and on the road.
Keep in mind, it's hard to insure a salvage-titled vehicle (some insurance companies won't touch them), and you have to get the car inspected and tested in order to be put back on the road with a "salvage/rebuilt" title (check your state laws). This is usually done by pros who know what they're doing.
If you want a good starting place, check the Copart site. They are the largest reseller of damaged/salvaged vehicles, have been in the biz a LONG time, and have locations all over the place.
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