As soon as you drive off the lot in your new car, it depreciates in value by about 15%, and continues to depreciate by about 15% every year thereafter. After about 10 years, the vehicle is almost worthless, especially if you bought it used. But almost worthless isn’t completely worthless. While it may seem as though your beat-up old car is on its last leg, rest assured that it still has a little life left — perhaps even a whole new one. To help you decide how to dispose of your beater, here are eight ideas that can make you money, save you money, and give aquatic animals a new place to call home.

via What to Do With a Junk Car | Wise Bread.

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