All Car Parts Is Almost Certainly Not Created Equal
The advantage of garages is that when parked in a garage, the car is completely closed off from any form of weather condition, and therefore cannot, in any way, be harmed by them. Garages are also very convenient for the car owner, as he always know where his car is parked, and never has to search for a space. Another advantage of garages is that they can be used by anyone. More or less any car can drive into the garage and be protected.
The question is, is the car worth more as parts or whole? Contact a junkyard and discuss with them your needs and find out what the value is. You may be surprised to find out that your local specific auto parts has some good solutions to offer you. They may help you part the car out and share in the profits, they could take the car from you for a small cash payout or they could even help you donate it to a charity and then you can take a tax deduction for your gift of junk. Many can even haul your car away within 48 of an agreement, which should make the neighbors happy.
Had you paid cash for the new car, your car would still be worth $21,000 five years later but because you paid no interest, you would have only lost $14,000.
The increasing interest in kit cars created the requirement of road safety regulations regarding the use of such vehicles on roads. You need to pass vehicle safety tests before you can drive your car on the road. Apart from a legal requirement, safety is your priority too.
Talk to your friends and acquaintances, and find out if any of them know any automotive Service and parts Consultants. If they do, try and contact the parts Consultant so you can ask them about the job. It doesn't have too be long: a 15 minute call is enough to get a feel about the pros and cons of the job. It's also a chance for you to ask about the automotive service and parts school that the person went to.
Riding with my aunt on her used sedan, I wondered whether buying from used car dealerships is indeed a wise choice. Then I remembered a friend who nearly freaked out upon discovering that her brand new truck had a long nasty scratch because someone just decided to damage the shiny exterior. Thankfully, after a while she got over it and decided the damage was just on aesthetics but the car's engine and overall condition is not affected at all.