Best way to sell parts?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by AJP, Jul 24, 2025 at 12:11 PM.

  1. AJP

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    I am giving serious consideration to totaling out my Prius. KBB value is going to be VERY low. I put in a brand new hybrid battery just a few years ago -- between that, a brand new bumper, brand new tires, and smaller things like head rests, radio, etc... what is the best avenue for an inexperienced, private seller to make back a small return on parts that are worth more than the car collectively?
     
    #1 AJP, Jul 24, 2025 at 12:11 PM
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    It's good to be able to part the car out, but you have to consider what you're going to do with the left over car? The most expensive parts are Battery, Catalytic converter, Brake Actuator, Engine, Tires.

    Once those items sell, how will you get rid of your car?
     
    #2 JC91006, Jul 24, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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    Will salvage yards take them? What does anyone do with a gutted car?
     
    #3 AJP, Jul 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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    You can probably pay someone to tow it away. You would need to check your area to see who can do it. But there are definitely more valuable parts on this car if everything is parted out. Common items people want are

    Steering wheel
    interiors
    MFD screen
    AC compressor
    Throttle Body
    Injectors

    And it would be an eyesore if you don't have a garage to keep this car, neighbors would give you a dirty look. Might not be as bad if you don't sell the body parts and the car still looks intact.
     
    #4 JC91006, Jul 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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