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Buying and Selling Used
Everyone is familiar with pre-owned cars, but you may not think of this as a waste prevention technique. Driving and maintaining even a clunker uses less materials than building a new car. And we all know how much less expensive it is. Some locations listed below will help you sell your still functioning vehicle.
What if it's Broken?
Repairing almost always uses less resources than buying new. However, if the car is really broken, it can be reclaimed for its valuable metal and parts.
What about Donation?
There are also a number of non-profits locally and nationally that will accept your vehicle as a donation. If you have a local non-profit you would like to donate to, call to see if they have a vehicle donation program. Below are some examples:
- https://www.veterancardonations.org/ (877-594-5822)
- https://www.goodwillcardonation.org/ (866-233-8586)
- https://www.kars4kids.org/ (877-527-7454)
- https://www.cardonations4cancer.org/ (866-540-5069)
Where to go
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All of Santa Barbara County (2)
- Craigslist —
- E-Bay —
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Santa Barbara Area (1)
- MarBorg Industries — 119 North Quarantina Street
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Goleta & UCSB Area (2)
- A&G Auto Wrecking — 5939 Placencia St
- Steelhead Auto Recyclers — 891 South Kellogg Avenue
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Lompoc Valley & VAFB (2)
- City of Lompoc Landfill (Scalehouse) — Avalon Rd (south end)
- Perry’s Auto Towing — 613 Avalon
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Santa Maria Valley (4)
- Bedford Enterprises, Inc. — 1940 West Betteravia Road
- Black Road Auto — 1500 South Black Road
- Central Coast Auto Parts and Salvage — 1400 South Black Road
- Rudy’s Auto Dismantling — 700 West Fesler
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Outside Santa Barbara County (1)
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