Here in Minnesota, I've worked in the junk car industry for what seems like a lifetime, and I've seen it all. From rusty relics that haven't moved in decades to semi-functional vehicles that just aren't worth the repair costs, I've had my hands on countless clunkers. I've developed my skills over the years in an […]

Every now and then, I ask myself, "What am I going to do with this car?" Although it has been a faithful friend for many years, it is now beginning to show signs of wear and tear. Or maybe it was a last-minute purchase that didn't work out & left me with a car I […]

My beloved "Rusty," a clunker, had at last experienced better times. It had actually experienced better decades. A persistent, unsettling squeak had become the soundtrack to my life, the engine sputtered more than it purred, and the interior smelled like leftover fast food all the time. It was obvious that Rusty had run out of […]

I've always considered myself to be a bit of a tinkerer—a man who enjoys getting his hands dirty & finishing projects. I therefore didn't want to simply give my old 1998 Subaru Outback, affectionately known as "The Wanderer" due to all the miles we'd driven on her, to anyone when the time came to finally […]

I understand what it's like. It's that old clunker in the driveway that hasn't moved in months or even years & is more rust than metal. It serves as a continual reminder of an issue I've been ignoring. My yard space, my patience, and, to be honest, my sense of style are all being depleted. […]

Both the Minnesota cold and that old clunker in your driveway can be quite unpleasant at times. I will admit that it has been a devoted companion, but its heyday is long gone. To be honest, it's become less of a means of transportation & more of an eyesore due to the rust that has […]

I've spent a lot of time in Minnesota's junk car industry, and I've seen it all. Every car has a backstory and a price, from sleek, hardly damaged sedans that aren't worth fixing to rusty pickup trucks that haven't moved in ten years. Helping people like you get the best cash offer for your unwanted […]

As I made my way through the meandering rural roads, the sun glinted off the dew-kissed fields. Here in Minnesota, where I've lived for as long as I can remember, the scene was recognizable. But lately, the dull, rusting hulks that .ted the landscape—unattended cars, slowly giving in to the elements—had captured my attention instead […]

An automobile's life cycle has always captivated me. It is a sophisticated piece of machinery that is created from raw materials, travels many miles, and ultimately comes to an end. For the majority of my life, I considered that conclusion to be a straightforward, unglamorous disposal. However, I've been reflecting more on what happens to […]

I've been a tinkerer all my life. I have a deep fascination with how things work and, more importantly, how they can be repurposed. I've built Lego castles with such intricate detail that they'd rival Gaudí's Sagrada Familia (at least in my mind) and disassembled old radios to see what made them hum. In recent […]