Any junk car, even those that have one or more components that make them unsuitable for driving, is worth something. The sales value of a junk car is more or less based on its current market value for that same vehicle in used condition, with a catch. The amount you will receive for a junk vehicle is based loosely on its diminished value, which is based on the total cost of repairs that may make the vehicle a working vehicle again, along with the market value for the same car. The true value of your junk car essentially determines how much you can get out of the vehicle.

As mentioned above, where the vehicle is located, the condition of the car, what year/make/model it is, and the current price of scrap all play a major role in creating an accurate appraisal.