Who in Minnesota Buys Junk Cars? I wasn't devastated when my old sedan wheezed out one last puff of menacing smoke and coughed its last breath. It was actually more of a relief. For years, that vehicle had been a continual source of small annoyances & costly repairs. However, a new question arose as I […]

I'm aware of the feeling. Convenient Convenient Convenient Convenient Convenient Convenient Convenient Convenient Convenient Convenient Convenient Convenient Convenient Convenient Convenient Convenient Convenient Convenient. It’s a clunker, a relic of a bygone era, and I’m ready to get rid of it. But where do I start? The thought of navigating the complexities of selling it, or […]

As a Minnesotan, I've witnessed many severe winters and the damage they can do to a car. Rust, engine seizing, and broken transmissions aren't just small annoyances; they're frequently a car's demise, turning it from a dependable means of transportation into an unsightly object taking up valuable driveway space. And let me tell you, there’s […]

I've always been a little sentimental. I find it difficult to let go of things, especially those that I've had for a long time. This also applied to my old vehicle, a reliable blue sedan that went with me on numerous road trips, early morning commutes, & even a few unplanned detours. She sat in […]

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 […]