Why Is There Condensation on My Windshield?

We are a professional scrap car removal company that has been buying scrap cars for nearly 30 years in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. And we know that many people ask themselves, “why is there condensation on my windshield?”, when Autumn hits.

The reality is that it’s that time of year again in Metro Vancouver… The time of year when things get a little soggy, we see more clouds than sun, and random condensation starts to form on the inside of aging vehicles.

But some vehicles experience more moisture than others. And today’s blog post is all about why condensation happens inside your car, what to do about it, and where to scrap your car if you’re experiencing mould or mildew.

What Causes Condensation on My Car Windows?

Condensation forms on your windshield when warm, moist air inside your car comes into contact with the cold glass surface.

The temperature difference causes the moisture in the air to cool and turn into tiny water droplets on the glass.

This often happens on cool or humid days when the inside of your car is warmer than the outside.

This typically happens because of a wet car interior, which increases the humidity. Along with poor ventilation, that traps moisture inside your vehicle.

Why Is There Water On The Inside of My Car Windows?

Aging vehicles, vehicles with high mileage, collision damaged vehicles (past or present), and work vehicles that are pushed to their limits can all promote the random but regular occurrence of condensation on your car windows.

However, somethings happen more often than others. And some things produce more moisture than others. Below, we’ve listed the most common causes of car window condensation.

1. Wet Vehicle Interior

During fall and winter months in Metro Vancouver, it’s not uncommon for vehicles to be filled with wet leaves, soggy pine needles, puddle water from our boots, and even full-on mud that didn’t quite come off our shoes despite our best efforts.

When the carpet, ceiling lining, or any other fabric surface within your vehicle gets wet and stays wet for periods of time (even short ones) during colder weather, it’s not uncommon to notice condensation on the inside of your windshield (front or back), or on the side windows.

2. Leaks

In the scrap car removal industry, we see a lot of vehicles that suffer from mould, mildew, rust, and even rot because of excessive moisture.

And typically, the excessive moisture gets into your vehicle through areas that have damage, such as leaky soft-tops, damaged sunroofs, or areas of weather stripping that has worn-out over time.

And while the moisture that’s penetrated your car may not seem like a lot, that little bit of excessive liquid can wreak havoc on an aging vehicle in the Lower Mainland climate.

3. Blocked Air Vents or Cabin Filter

Clearing the condensation on your windows is difficult if your air vents or defrost function aren’t working to the best of their ability.

However, blocked air vents do more than make it difficult to clear the condensation from your window. They also harbour moisture inside the vents themselves, which add to the humidity in your vehicle. Thus, creating condensation.

If your seals and weather stripping look good, get your mechanic to take a gander at your ventilation system.

4. High Humidity (Even in Cooler Weather)

One thing Metro Vancouver is known for is rain. They don’t call us Raincouver for nothing!

But we are also known for the natural wetness that occurs in the air year-round. And that wetness, is called humidity.

During the summer, it’s hard to ignore. But in the winter months, we also experience a higher humidity index than other regions. Which is why when it snows, our snow is much more slick than other provinces in Canada.

As a result, new or excessive condensation can be found on your vehicle’s windshield and windows. The only real way to circumvent this is by parking your vehicle indoors in a heated garage (or one that’s close to a heated doorway).

5. Malfunctioning Heating or A/C System

Maybe you noticed the condensation and immediately tried to clear it away by cranking your heat to max, or selecting the defrost function, to no avail.

This could mean that your vehicle’s heating and cooling system is malfunctioning or even failing. And typically, this would be combined with other noticeable issues pertaining to your heater or A/C features.

Signs Your Heating & Cooling System is Failing:

• Heat not working
• Heat noticeably weaker than before
• Water on the passenger side flooring due to coolant leak
• Fluctuating temperature (found on the temp gauge)
• An inability to defrost your windows
• Weak air strength when turned to max

Repairing or replacing your heating and cooling system on your car can be very expensive. Particularly on an aging vehicle, or one that has really high mileage.

This is why many Vancouver residents scrap their vehicle with More Cash For Scrap instead. Give us a call if you’re experiencing condensation on your windows and heating problems.

Cash for Cars with Mould, Mildew, Or Rust

We are a proud Metro Vancouver-based scrap car removal company. And as such, we know scrap cars with water damage better than anyone. Which is why we offer MORE cash for scrap cars than the other guys.

Whether you’re scrapping a car with bad weather stripping, a late model convertible with a leaky soft-top, an aging hatchback with a damaged sunroof, or anything else, we’ll offer you MORE cash for it than other Vancouver scrap car removal companies.

We buy vehicles with rust, mould, mildew, and corrosion. However, we don’t stop there! We also buy collision cars, ICBC write-offs, vehicles with mechanical or electrical problems, and everything in between.

How Much Cash for Scrap Cars Do We Pay?

You’ll never find another junk car removal company that offers MORE of everything when it comes to scrap car removal. But we also typically offer MORE cash for scrap cars than the other guys.

Just provide our scrap car buyers with the make, model, year, condition, mileage, and location of your vehicle. Also, let us know of any mechanical or electrical defects, and any collision damage (past of present).

Once we have all of this information, we’ll make you an instant cash offer right over the phone. If you accept the offer, we’ll dispatch our free towing service to come collect your car. Our driver will pay you cash in hand before leaving. It’s that simple!

Contact Our Vancouver Scrap Car Removal Team Today!

We provide scrap car removal throughout Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. And getting an instant cash offer is quick and easy. Just give us a call or send us a text.

Our scrap car buyers have over 30 years in the scrap car removal industry. We are always happy to answer any questions you might have about your vehicle’s value, or our junk car removal process.

So, if you want to scrap your car for fast cash in the Lower Mainland, scrap it with More Cash For Scrap. We offer MORE customer service, MORE flexible scrap car removal times, and we pay MORE cash for scrap cars than the other guys!

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Why Does My Car Thump When I Start It?

For those of us who are driving an aging vehicle, unusual noises, vibrations, clunks, and thunks have undoubtedly all become a normal part of our daily driver.

However, certain sounds and behaviours can indicate a much bigger problem. Like a thump upon starting your vehicle.

Today’s blog post answers the question, “why does my car thump when I start it?”. We’ll explore what issues could be related to your vehicle thumping upon start up.

What Causes Your Car to Thump on Start Up?

And we’ll also discuss what signs and symptoms could indicate an even bigger problem. The knowledge shared within this blog comes from over 30 years in the scrap car removal industry.

More Cash For Scrap offers this knowledge as a general resource in determining if your vehicle needs work by a licensed professional mechanic.

However, we advise that you don’t try to fully diagnose your vehicle yourself!

Why My Car Thumps When I Start It

Aging vehicles, or ones with high mileage naturally wear down, as do their components. When parts start to breakdown, they start to operate less effectively.

Moreover, many of the moving parts within a vehicle start to incur increased friction. The increase in friction, along with other structures losing integrity, can cause major mechanical failure.

There is a wide variety of things that can causing thumping upon start up of your vehicle. Here are just a few of the most common causes of thumping when starting your vehicle.

Why Your Vehicle Thumps When You Turn It On

1. Bad Engine Mounts

If you notice a loud thump when you start your car, it could mean that you’ve got failing or failed engine mounts. Especially if your vehicle noticeably jerks alongside of that thump.

This happens because worn-out or broken engine mounts can’t hold the engine in place the way it used to. So, the thump that you hear, along with prominent vibration or jerking, comes from the engine actually moving when you turn the ignition.

Signs Your Engine Is Failing Include:

• Knocking
• Pinging
• Damaged components
• Worn engine mounts
• Oil leaks
• Burning oil
• Unusual noises
• Tricking
• Check engine light on
• Grinding
• Hard starts
• Stalling

We buy a lot of vehicles with various engine issues. And some of them have an engine that’s in decent shape, but the mounts need to be replaced. For these types of vehicles, we always pay MORE cash for scrap cars with engine issues than the other guys!

2. Starter, Battery, or Electrical Issues

Most people know that when your vehicle won’t turn over, it’s often times to do with the starter or battery.

But when your vehicle actually will start, but does so with a loud thud, followed by a slower than normal start up, it could mean that you’ve got starter, battery, or electrical issues happening under the hood.

Usually this needs to be properly diagnosed by a professional mechanic, like our friends at Fairview Automotive. They can run proper diagnostics to save you time an energy on trying to find out if what you’re dealing with is electrical, starter, or to do with your battery.

3. Failing Transmission

If you’re finding it hard to get your vehicle in and out of gear, like moving from park to drive, or drive to reverse, it could mean that you’ve got transmission issues on the horizon.

Additionally, if you notice that your car thumps when you start it, combined with some slight movement from your vehicle, that could be further indication that your transmission needs some attention.

Because when your vehicle thumps upon start up, combined with hard shifts, it means that your transmission isn’t engaging the way it’s supposed to. We see vehicles like this a lot in the scrap car removal business.

Signs Your Transmission Is Failing Include:

• Slipping gears
• Rough idling
• Delayed or hard shifts
• Shaking or vibrations
• Check engine light on
• Transmission fluid leaks
• Burning smell
• Loss of power

Our junk car removal team offers MORE cash for cars with failing transmissions. And we provide free towing from anywhere in the Lower Mainland. Which is perfect for when your tranny goes and leaves you stranded on the side of the road.

4. Exhaust System Issues

You might think that you only have an exhaust system issue if there’s odd coloured smoke coming from your tailpipes, if you have a known leak, or if your car sounds like a race car when it shouldn’t.

However, if your vehicle thumps when you start it, it could mean that part of your exhaust system needs some work.

Because if certain components aren’t held in place properly (due to wear, tear, or damage), it can make your tailpipe bang against the underside of your car. This will sound like a loud thump or thud on startup.

5. Blend Door Actuator Failure

For those of you who don’t know what a blend door actuator is, it’s a flap within your vehicle’s HVAC system that helps regulate the flow and temperature of air that comes inside your cabin.

And when that flap or “door” is failing or malfunctioning, it can cause a thump that sounds like it’s coming from behind the dashboard upon starting your car.

However, not every thump is like other thumps, which is why we offer our advice as an experience scrap car removal company, but advise you to always have your vehicle checked out by a licensed mechanic to ensure accurate diagnosis.

Cash for Cars with Dead Engines & Bad Transmissions

At More Cash For Scrap, we love a good late model sedan or SUV that’s having transmission issues or has a failing or failed engine. Because we know there is still MORE value in those vehicles than some people might think.

We pay MORE cash for scrap cars with dead engines and failed transmission than any other scrap car removal company in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Because we don’t just offer generic scrap prices when consider your vehicle.

Our scrap car removal team has over 30 years of experience in the scrap car buying industry. So, we appreciate and understand the value of junk vehicles better than most. Give us a call and find out what your scrap car is worth today.

How Much Can You Scrap Your Car for With Us?

Every vehicle has a different value, because we don’t just offer a flat rate on junk vehicles. That doesn’t ensure that you truly get MORE for your car. So, instead, we consider everything that your vehicle has to offer.

Provide our junk car buyers with the make, model, year, condition, mileage, and location of your vehicle. Then, let us know of any mechanical issues, electrical problems, or collision damage.

Once we have all of this information, we’ll make you an instant cash offer right over the phone or by text. There is no vehicle inspection required to get MORE cash for scrap cars with us!

Contact Our Scrap Car Removal Team Today!

More Cash For Scrap is the best way to get MORE cash for scrap cars in Vancouver. We are also the fastest. That’s because many of our scrap car removal specialists live and work in the areas we service.

Moreover, we offer our scrap car removal services 7 days a week, from 7:00 AM-11:00 PM. Which means that we are also MORE available for junk car pick-up than the other guys!

So, if you want to sell your junk car TODAY, sell it to More Cash For Scrap. We offer MORE customer service, MORE flexible scrap car removal times, and MORE cash for scrap cars than the other guys. We always offer MORE!

How To Know If Your Shocks Need to Be Replaced

More Cash For Scrap is a professional scrap car removal company that has been serving Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley since 2005. We’ve seen it all when it comes to scrap vehicles, and one thing we see a lot of is vehicles with bad suspensions. Which poses the question, as well as today’s topic, how do you know if your shocks need to be replaced anyways?

Aging vehicles or vehicles with high mileage are prone to mechanical breakdown. It doesn’t matter if you have your car serviced regularly, or if you spend a little extra to get the most expensive parts when things need replacing, age will do a number on anything, no matter how hard you try to circumvent it.

That’s why many people who have an older vehicle in need of major suspension work choose the scrap car removal services of More Cash For Scrap, instead of an expensive repair. You have to gauge whether or not your car is worth fixing, before sinking several hundred or thousand dollars on suspension work.

In today’s blog post we’ll talk about what signs to watch out for, the typical cost to replace shocks and struts on a vehicle, and how you can help minimize damage to your vehicle’s suspension system.

What Are Shocks and Struts on a Car?

The shocks and struts on a vehicle are part of the suspension system. They are responsible for absorbing the bounce that you feel when you’re driving on the road.

Whether you’re launching your vehicle over the train tracks in the Matsqui area of Abbotsford, or if you’re falling victim to the many traffic calmers that are placed strategically throughout Maillardville, Coquitlam, your shocks and struts are there to help make sure you spill as little coffee as possible on your daily commute. However, when your shocks are failing, you’ll not only feel it, you could see it in how your vehicle responds when it hits a bump of any kind.

Your shocks and struts don’t just minimize the impact of hitting potholes or speedbumps. They also help provide overall stability when turning corners, braking suddenly, or when need to accelerate quickly. Which is why it’s so important to make sure that your car’s suspension system is in good condition.

How Do You Know If Your Shocks Are Bad?

There are a whole host of issues that come with a failing suspension on any vehicle. But when that vehicle is aging or has extremely high mileage, you’ll notice it more than other drivers might with younger vehicles.

Regardless, it’s important to watch and listen for the signs of bad shocks and struts on any vehicle. While their main function is to make your ride as comfortable as possible, they also offer an added level of safety in the form of better vehicle handling.

Signs You Need New Shocks On Your Car Include:

Shocks do exactly what their name states; they absorb shock. So, whether you’re trying to dodge potholes and miss, or went over that speed bump a little too hard, or even drove over the curb while coming out of Superstore’s parking lot, you’ll feel it.

If your vehicle previously offered a smooth ride with minimal bumping and jarring, but now you feel every little thing on the road, you could need new shocks.

The best way to find out if it’s shocks or something else going on with your vehicle is to have it serviced by a professional, like out friends at Imperial Street Auto Repair.

These guys are professionals and can advise you if you need new shocks, or if something else is happening with your vehicle’s front end. Moreover, they’ll let you know if fixing your car is in your best interests. Or if perhaps selling it to a scrap car removal company like us is a better option.

2. Unusual Tire Wear

This is one of those symptoms that could mean a variety of things. However, if you’re experiencing unusual tire wear along with other signs and symptoms that you need new shocks, your suspension could definitely be the culprit.

When your shocks aren’t doing their job, you’ll notice bulging in your tires, uneven wear on the tread, and something called “cupping”. Cupping is a direct response to bad shocks. What happens is that when your shocks are absorbing the impact from every bump on the road, your tires do in their place. This results in abnormal wear on the outer part of your tires, and can either be concave or convex in nature.

Additionally, this is something more likely to be noticed by your mechanic or a tire repair shop. Another reason why it’s so important to have your vehicle checked out on a regular basis. Particularly, if your vehicle is getting up there in age or mileage.

3. Rattling & Shaking While Driving

If your vehicle is shaking or rattling, particularly when driving around corners or big bends, it could mean you’ve got suspension issues. Because as your suspension begins to wear down, various components become compromised. And when they get compromised, they get loose.

There is no distinct rattle to describe when it comes to shock rattle. Because it all depends on what part of your shocks or struts is causing the noise. More importantly, if you hear a rattle and you’ve also got a noticeable shake along with it, that’s when you should get more concerned.

We buy scrap cars throughout the Lower Mainland, and we purchase our fair share of vehicles with major suspension issues. It’s not always the fact that a vehicle needs new shocks that gets it scrapped. It’s usually because there are other issues along with it, or the shocks have been left so long unrepaired that it has started to cause other damaged to nearby systems.

If your vehicle is shaking and rattling, and you’ve got uneven tire wear and a bumpier ride than ever, give us a call. We’ll help you decide if your vehicle is worth fixing, or if a better alternative is to scrap it with the scrap car removal services of More Cash For Scrap.

4. Excessive Leaning or Swaying When Turning

As we mentioned before, your struts and shocks do more than just provide a smooth ride when going over bumps. They also reduce the amount your vehicle leans into turns, or even when braking.

If you’re noticing that your vehicle has considerable lean or sway when going around corners, or that your car tends to do a bit of a nose dive when braking, it could mean that shock replacement is in the very near future.

With older vehicles, people tend to think they need a sway bar replacement when their vehicle starts wobbling or leaning more than usual, especially when cornering. However, in many cases, it’s related directly to the shocks and struts. Without their stability, your vehicle’s ride will not only get bumpier and bouncier, but you’ll notice considerable lean in whatever direction you’re turning.

5. Fluid Leaks

This particular sign that you need shocks is one that is usually only noticed by either your mechanic, or someone who is vehicle savvy. Why? Because when you have fluid leaking from your shocks and struts, it’s something that you need to look for, and look for in the correct place.

Unlike when you have an oil leak or transmission fluid leak, leaking shocks won’t leave massive puddles under your vehicle. Rather, the fluid leaks out and trickles down, making it hard to discern unless you know what you’re looking for.

If you’ve got other signs and symptoms that your shocks need replacing, have a professional check out your vehicle’s suspension system to see if there is also leaking happening. Whatever the issue, they can help formulate a plan for your vehicle’s repair needs.

6. High Mileage

When you live in the Fraser Valley, but commute to Metro Vancouver every day for work, it can take a toll on your vehicle. You’ll be faced with more frequent oil changes, increased tire wear, more regular brake replacement and servicing, and of course, you’ll need to replace your shocks more often.

Typically, the average vehicle should have their shocks and struts replaced every 125,000 kms, depending on the type of driving that you do. If you live in an area that is more bumpy or hilly than others, you’ll probably need them looked at sooner.

Because driving up and down hills regularly, like the ones we have in North Vancouver, Port Moody, and New Westminster, means that your vehicle’s shocks will be absorbing more of the impact of braking hard downhill, and the lean your vehicle incurs while driving up hill.

If you’re driving an older vehicle, or one with higher-than-normal mileage, talk to your local mechanic and see if your shocks need servicing or replacing. And if they need to be swapped out, you can always scrap your car for MORE cash if the replacement cost isn’t worth it for the type of vehicle you’re driving.

How Much Does It Cost to Replace Shocks on a Car?

Suspension work can either be relatively cheap, or catastrophic. It all depends on the nature of the repair that’s needed, and what type of vehicle you drive, along with its age. Naturally, the older the vehicle, the less likely it is worth repairing. And the bigger the vehicle, the bigger the suspension, so the bigger the mechanic’s bill.

Typically, when replacing shocks and struts on an average car in British Columbia, the cost is formulated by a combination of what’s getting done. Front struts usually run $400 – $900 per pair (and they generally only do them together). Rear struts aren’t much different as they are usually priced out at $300 – $800 for a pair. And a pair of shocks will usually cost around $300-$650.

That means, that if you need both front and rear shocks and struts, you could be looking at a several thousand-dollar bill. Which is why many people end up scrapping their older vehicles with More Cash For Scrap instead. Especially when it’s an old 4×4 or big truck that needs suspension work. Those are almost double the price to repair!

How Can I Prevent My Shocks from Going Bad?

Replacing your shocks is a part of routine maintenance on any vehicle. However, there are things you can do to prolong the life of your shocks and struts. This way, your replacement can happen later, rather than sooner. Moreover, if your vehicle is aging and you know your shocks are on the way out, take extra care when driving to prevent serious damage to your suspension.

Steps You Can Take to Protect Your Shocks:

• Avoid steep hills when possible
• Avoid speed bumps or drive over them very slowly
• Take corners more gently
• Go slow over train tracks
• Avoid potholes and raised up sewer covers
• Refrain from driving in deep puddles or flood roadways

In a city like Vancouver, we are faced with a lot of rain, any day of the year. And constant rain exposure to any component of your suspension system can equate to rust. So, while you can’t outrun the rain, try your best to keep your vehicle out of it whenever possible.

That means parking underground in the pay parking lots in Downtown Vancouver, instead of the street. Or clearing out your garage so you can actually park your daily driver in it. And even using a car cover when your vehicle stays parked outside and not in use. All these steps can help prolong the life of all of your vehicle’s suspension system.

Cash for Cars that Need Suspension Work in Vancouver

Got a vehicle that needs a major overall when it comes to its suspension? Great! We love paying MORE cash for cars that need suspension work! Seriously, we do. Whether you’ve got an old Buick that needs new brakes, shocks, struts, and everything in between, or a late model vehicle that needs struts, but also needs a new engine, we’re the ones to talk to. We’ll make you a great offer on any vehicle, in ANY condition.

Simply call or text our scrap car removal team today, and we’ll collect some basic information about the vehicle you’re scrapping. Let us know the make, model, year, condition, mileage, and location of your car. If there are known repairs that are needed, let us know what those are too. We have no problem purchasing vehicles that need some work, so don’t hesitate to share all the details with us!

Once we have all of the information, we’ll make you an instant cash offer on your car, truck, SUV, van, or even your bus. Running or not, we always pay MORE cash for scrap cars than the other guys in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley!

Cash for Scrap Cars in Metro Vancouver

We are always happy to purchase vehicles that need suspension work, but we don’t stop there. We buy scrap vehicles of any make, model, year, and condition. And we always pay MORE cash for scrap cars than the other guys. If you have a vehicle with problems, give us a call and we’ll make you an offer on it.

We Are Always Looking to Buy:

• Commuter cars with REALLY high mileage
• Cars with collision damage
• ICBC write-offs
• Late model cars, trucks, and SUVs that need a new engine or transmission
• Vehicles with or without the catalytic converter
• Older vehicles with major mechanical issues
• Scrap cars with electrical problems
• Vehicles that need a complete brake job or suspension replacement
• Out of province vehicles that failed inspection
• Junk cars that have been sitting too long
• Vehicles with extensive rust, mould, mildew, or corrosion

No matter what type of vehicle you’re selling, no matter what condition it’s in, you’ll get the best offer on it when you choose the scrap car removal services of More Cash For Scrap. We always pay MORE!

Call Our Scrap Car Removal Team for an Instant Offer

If you’ve been thinking about scrapping your car for the past several years, stop thinking, and start doing. It’s as easy as picking up the phone and getting an instant cash offer in literally just a couple of minutes.

We’ve been buying scrap cars, trucks, SUVs, hybrids, and vans throughout the Lower Mainland since 2005. No one knows MORE about scrapping an unwanted, damaged, or worn-out vehicle than we do. And because we have such strong roots throughout Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, we are always able to fetch a better price for scrap metal than the general public.

If you’re wondering what your vehicle is worth, talk to one of our highly trained and dedicated team members today. We’ll show you that scrap car removal can be quick, easy, and of course, worthwhile.

So, if you want MORE customer service, MORE flexible junk car pick-up times, and MORE cash for scrap cars than others have offered you, choose More Cash For Scrap. We simply offer MORE!

Why is My Steering Wheel Hard to Turn?

When vehicles age, there are a whole bunch of different things that can go wrong. No matter how much you try to stay on top of regular maintenance and repairs, it’s inevitable because things that have hundreds of moving parts, will ultimately experience wear and tear. And when you’re experiencing something like a steering wheel that is hard to turn, knowing what to look for is incredibly important.

In today’s blog post we’ll cover various reasons for your steering wheel being difficult to turn. Along with the signs and symptoms that come with them. Knowing what to look, listen, or feel for is incredibly important in diagnosing your vehicle.

Our scrap car removal specialists have carefully crafted the following information to help you stay on top of the mechanical issues you may be currently facing with an aging vehicle, or one that has high mileage.

What Makes My Steering Wheel So Hard to Turn?

As a professional scrap car removal company that has been serving Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley since 2005, we’ve seen everything when it comes to scrap cars. And while there is usually one or two issues that primarily cause your steering wheel to be very stiff, there is actually a bunch of different problems that could be happening.

Knowing which one your vehicle has is the key to having the issue addressed. It’s also critical in knowing whether or not your vehicle is safe to be driven at all right now. Below, we’ve outlined the most common causes for a hard to turn steering wheel, and the signs and symptoms to go along with it.

Things That Can Make Your Steering Wheel Hard to Turn Include:

1. Issues with Power Steering Fluid

Power steering fluid is an important liquid for your car. Back in the day when there was no power steering, there naturally wasn’t power steering fluid. Power steering fluid is actually a hydraulic fluid that transmits power within the power steering system.

The power steering fluid is vital because without it, important components are not properly lubricated. This increases friction, which increases difficulty in turning your steering wheel. Furthermore, because hydraulic fluid is pressurized in your vehicle’s system, that pressure combined with the fluid is what actually makes it easier to turn your steering wheel.

2. Failed or Malfunctioning Power Steering Pump

Aaahh, the dreaded steering pump failure. This is a common issue we see in the scrap car removal industry on aging vehicles, or vehicles with very high mileage. Because, like anything on a vehicle, things are only meant to last a certain period of time. After that, things start to malfunction, and ultimately fail. Including your power steering pump.

Signs Your Power Steering Pump Has Failed Include:

• Very stiff steering
• Squealing noises when turning
• Rough or jerky steering when on flat roads
• A loud knocking noise when steering (and sometimes while driving)
• Metal flakes or debris in the power steering fluid upon checking it
• Check engine light on or power steering indicator illuminated

Depending on what symptoms your vehicle has there could potentially be other problems going on under the hood. That’s why it’s always a good idea to have a professional mechanic check out any new or worsening problems that you’re incurring on your vehicle.

More Cash For Scrap has been buying scrap vehicles throughout Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley since 2005. We see all kinds of vehicles with a wide variety of issues. If you’re certain that your power steering pump has failed and don’t want to fix it, sell it to us. We offer MORE cash for scrap cars than any scrap car removal company in the Lower Mainland.

3. Lack of Air in Your Tires

This one might seem like it’s pretty obvious, but if you don’t take the time to perform periodic pre-trips on your vehicle, you may not notice that your tires are low on air. Moreover, without regular routine maintenance (as we all often forget to do on aging vehicles), your mechanic won’t alert you to the decrease in pressure either because they either don’t see your vehicle enough, or at all.

If you’ve ever had a flat tire, you probably already know how awkward it is to steer your vehicle to the side of the road with a flat. However, if all your tires have low air pressure, it can make steering in general much harder than it would normally be.

Some people believe that having less tire pressure is better for road handling. However, it actually does the opposite. Having your tires properly inflated for your vehicle type is the best way to get great gas mileage, peak handling, and of course, prevent things like unexpected blow outs or tire damage.

At More Cash For Scrap, we purchase a lot of scrap cars without wheels, tires, or ones that have both, but are extremely flat. Fortunately, our scrap car removal team comes armed with a wonderful flat deck tow truck, making the removal of any vehicle quick and easy, even when they don’t have tires.

4. Misaligned Wheels

If you’re wondering why you’re having steering problems, it could most certainly be because of the very wheels that are you attempting to turn.

Regardless of whether or not you have a professional do your wheel alignment, or have a friend who’s mechanically inclined, alignments are not always done perfectly. Moreover, various road conditions, driving habits, and even accidents can affect how our wheels function, including staying properly aligned.

Signs You Have a Bad Wheel Alignment Include:

• Your vehicle pulls to one side
• Steering wheel doesn’t sit straight when not in use
• Uneven tire wear
• Loose or jerky steering
• Vehicle shakes or vibrates (especially at higher speeds)

Usually, your steering wheel won’t be excessively stiff when the cause of it is from having misaligned wheels. However, if you are experiencing the above issues and your steering wheel is very hard to turn, you could have multiple issues going on.

For vehicles that have multiple issues, or major issues that impact your ability to drive it safely, trust the scrap car removal services of More Cash For Scrap. We offer MORE cash for scrap cars with mechanical issues than any other scrap car removal company in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

5. Warped Rotors

Warped rotors are something that happens to the best of us, no matter how often we change our brake pads or have our vehicle serviced at regular intervals. When you live in a place like the Lower Mainland, you spend a lot of time in stop-and-go traffic, navigating winding hills, and thanks to all of our heavy traffic, avoiding accidents. And slamming on your brakes is one of the ways our brakes get premature wear and tear, including warped rotors.

Another way this happens is when other brake system components are malfunctioning. Things like a caliper seizing, improperly installed brake pads, and poor wheel alignments can all cause premature wear of our rotors. And when this happens, it can cause our steering wheel to shake, but also to become stiff and difficult to steer.

If you’ve noticed squealing, vibrations, shaking, or any other new and unusual sounds or feelings happening when you brake, alongside of extremely stiff steering, have your vehicle serviced by a professional like our friends at Budget Brake and Muffler. They can help you discern if your brakes are the cause of your stiff steering, or if something more critical is going on with your aging vehicle.

6. Damaged or Worn Serpentine Belt

One of the main functions of a serpentine belt is to power different components within your vehicle. One of which being the power steering pump. When the serpentine belt is worn, damaged, or needs replacing, it can greatly affect your ability to steer your vehicle properly.

Signs Your Serpentine Belt Needs Replacing Are:

• Steering becomes difficult
• Loud squealing noise coming from the engine
• A high-pitched squealing or squeaking noise coming from your engine upon start up

If you’re currently experiencing weird, new, or worsening noises when starting up your vehicle, or while driving, be sure to have it checked at your mechanic. It could be something simple like needing a belt replacement. However, if you leave it too long, or don’t get a proper diagnosis, it could lead to something catastrophic.

Cash for Cars with Mechanical Issues

Maybe you’ve got one of the issues listed above happening with your vehicle. Or perhaps you have multiple issues, all of which are making driving at all stressful. If so, it might be time to scrap your car instead dumping more money into something that will only continue to produce problems.

More Cash For Scrap offers MORE cash for scrap cars with mechanical issues, electrical problems, brake system issues, failed engines, and blown transmissions. Which means that naturally, if you have a vehicle with a steering wheel that just won’t hardly move, you can get MORE cash for it with our scrap car removal services.

Give our team of scrap car removal specialists a quick call and find out what your vehicle is worth. We always provide free towing from anywhere in the Lower Mainland. Plus, we can usually offer same day scrap car removal. And sometimes in as little as minutes depending on your location!

How Much Cash for Scrap Cars Do We Pay?

Part of what has made us the #1 scrap car removal company in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley is our ability to respond promptly to our customers’ scrap car removal needs, while paying MORE cash for scrap cars than the other guys. And part of how we can offer MORE is because we don’t consider just the weight of your vehicle when preparing you an offer on your car.

Give our scrap car removal team a quick call and provide us with the make, model, year, condition, mileage, and location of your vehicle. Then, let us know what repairs it needs (if any), what repairs it has recent had (also, if any), and whether or not it still runs. Running vehicles are always worth MORE with us!

Once we have all of the details of your vehicle, we’ll make you an instant cash offer on it right over the phone. If you accept our offer, we’ll dispatch our free towing service at a time that works best for you. We offer our junk car removal services 7 days a week, from 7:00 AM-11:00 PM.

Also, we work on most statutory holidays to better serve our Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley customers. Once our tow truck arrives, our driver will load up your vehicle, then pay you cash in hand before leaving. It’s that simple!

Call or Text Our Scrap Car Removal Team Today!

If you’re ready to get that aging vehicle out of your life, and a little MORE cash back in your pocket, give us a call. The prices for everything these days continue to rise across the Lower Mainland. That includes vehicle repairs. So, instead of sinking your hard-earned money into a vehicle that will only continue to depreciate and give you grief, sell it for MORE at More Cash For Scrap.

You can reach out to our scrap car removal team 24/7, and ask us anything about our scrap car removal process. We are always happy to fill you in on our procedures, or simply answer questions about the value of your car.

If you want a quick and easy way to scrap your car, truck, SUV, hybrid, or van for MORE cash, scrap it with More Cash For Scrap. We offer MORE customer service, MORE flexible junk car pick-up times, and pay MORE cash for scrap cars than the other guys!