Sell for scrap or split for parts? What to do with your old car Unsplash What to do when calling it quits on your aging vehicle Most people sell their old car when they get a new one, but what happens if the car is beyond its useful lifespan? In some cases, you might be able to sell a beaten up car to somebody that is willing to repair it, or you could repair it yourself before selling it. But sometimes, you need to know when to call it quits and admit that your car is simply too far gone to be useful to anybody anymore.