How do we plan around a shared driveway?
When a driveway is used by more than one person, the collection needs a little coordination. The vehicle you are selling may be parked behind a car someone needs for work, or in front of one that cannot leave until it has gone. Tell Jay the order in which vehicles are parked and who uses the driveway on a normal weekday. That lets us suggest a pickup window when the space is clearest. Junk car recovery planning.
We do not assume every Scottsdale home has a shared driveway or a crowded one. Many collections are simple: one vehicle, an open space and nothing in the way. The point of asking is to find out which situation you are in. If the driveway is shared with a neighbour rather than within your household, check that they know a tow truck will be using it, and that the vehicle can be reached without blocking their access for long.
What about the other cars in the household?
Before the team arrives, decide whether any other vehicles need to be moved and who holds those keys. A car parked close beside the one being sold can limit how the truck lines up, even if it is not directly in the way. Arrange a safe, permitted alternative space with the people who use the driveway, without moving the unwanted vehicle yourself.
Be clear about which vehicle is being sold. That sounds obvious, but when a household has two similar vehicles, or several older cars, a quick confirmation of the make, colour and licence plate avoids any confusion on the day. If you are considering selling more than one vehicle, mention it when you call. Each vehicle receives its own individual offer, and Jay can tell you whether they can be collected together.
How is the pickup window chosen?
Jay agrees a window with you rather than a vague promise to come by sometime. Choose a time that works for the person who will sign the paperwork and for anyone whose vehicle may need moving. Early mornings or mid-day often suit households where people commute, but use whatever fits your routine. Depending on scheduling, collection can sometimes happen within a few hours of your call. That is a possibility, not a guarantee, and a later day is equally welcome. The pickup steps.
Once the team arrives, a straightforward pickup typically takes around 15 to 20 minutes on site. A tighter driveway or a vehicle that does not roll can take longer. If something changes before the window, such as a family car that cannot be moved after all, text Jay so the plan can be adjusted rather than discovered at the curb.
What if the vehicle is parked on the street?
If the vehicle is already legally parked on the street, confirm that the team can reach it safely and that collection is permitted at that location. Tell Jay roughly where it is parked in relation to the home, whether it is nose-to-tail with other vehicles and whether the space around it tends to fill up at certain times of day.
Agree a window when safe, permitted access is available at the vehicle's existing location. There is no need to move it onto the street for collection. If the vehicle has been parked a long time, mention any flat tires or stuck brakes so the team can plan the recovery. Make sure nothing about the vehicle's position would require special permission, and keep the keys handy. As always, the agreed offer does not change because the vehicle was on the street rather than in the driveway.
What stays the same however busy the driveway is?
The offer. Once agreed, the cash amount is firm, and standard towing is included for complete vehicles we purchase. There are no extra charges because the driveway was shared, because another car had to be moved or because the timing was adjusted. Have the registration, identification and personal items sorted, and the team will take care of the rest. Individual cash offers.
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