I've always had a preference for neatness. I value order, whether it's in my garage, my overflowing email inbox, or the cars I've owned. One day, therefore, one of my cars will unavoidably stop being useful. It could be a project car that has permanently stalled, an old clunker that has become more of a […]

For far too long, I have been gazing at my old faithful car, a rusting monster of metal. Better days have been observed, and by "better days," I mean the days it truly began. The winters in Minnesota, where I live, are extremely harsh for cars. It has finally let go of the ghost after […]

I felt a wave of resignation as I stood there gazing at the rust-eaten hulk of what used to be my proud chariot. It was an eyesore to my neighbors, a forgotten artifact in my driveway in Minnesota, and a continual reminder of the money I could be earning rather than losing. Naturally, I'm referring […]

A bit of a pack rat, I've always been. I have a sentimental streak, but I'm not an obsessive hoarder. This has been both a boon and a bane when it comes to cars. I've owned a few cars over the years that, let's say, have seen better days. They collect dust and an amazing […]

I've handled a good number of car transactions, so I can attest to the fact that a car's title serves as both its official birth certificate & its deed of ownership. It's an important legal document that identifies a car's legitimate owner. Without it, I've had to navigate a legal maze that complicates an otherwise […]

Having worked in the junk car industry for many years, I can attest to the satisfaction that comes from assisting someone in turning their unsightly vehicle into real money. With just a worn-out truck and a tow strap, my journey began modestly, but I soon picked up the ins and outs of the Minnesota industry. […]

I've been there before, gazing at an old car in my driveway that has seen better days and fearing the mountain of paperwork that I know will be required to sell it. Selling a car without the title or other required paperwork is like trying to navigate a blizzard without a compass, especially in Minnesota […]

I've been in this industry for a while now, and one thing I've discovered is that both life and cars can be uncertain. A car that has seen better days, failed its most recent inspection, or perhaps had an unfortunate encounter with a rogue tree are just a few of the many reasons why someone […]

I've always had a tendency to tinker and fix things. To my partner's dismay, my garage has frequently looked like a graveyard for unfinished projects. But this time, it wasn't an old radio or a partially completed motorcycle occupying valuable space. A car, that is. An ancient, dead car. It had been sitting in my […]

I was in a situation that many Minnesotans would be familiar with: I had an old car, a real clunker, and no title to prove ownership. It was an ugly monument to past road trips and mounting repair costs, sitting in my driveway. Even though I knew I had to get rid of it, I […]