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Surviving (and Preventing) a Car Break-in
Surviving (and Preventing) a Car Break-in

 Today, we’re walking through what happens and what to do after an auto break-in. 

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Green Thumb LocalJuly 13, 2017
Scorching Temperatures Affect Vehicles
Scorching Temperatures Affect Vehicles

As the thermometer climbs, so does the possibility for heat-related issues with our cars

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Green Thumb LocalJune 30, 2017
Cell Phones and Driving
Cell Phones and Driving

Local laws regarding talking on a cell phone while driving.

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Green Thumb LocalJune 23, 2017
The Why's and How's of a Traffic Stop
The Why's and How's of a Traffic Stop

You want them to have your back but not be on your tail.

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Green Thumb LocalJune 11, 2017
Nuts and Bolts of Buying a Used Car
Nuts and Bolts of Buying a Used Car

Few things are more exciting than the purchase of another car. 

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Green Thumb LocalJune 4, 2017
Facing the Dreaded Tow
Facing the Dreaded Tow

Keeping a cool head after a tow is crucial, because no one wants a tow to result in an assault charge for anyone and tow truck drivers are often pretty tough.

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Green Thumb LocalMay 26, 2017
Help Me, Jocko! I Got Nasty Stuff on My Car!
Help Me, Jocko! I Got Nasty Stuff on My Car!

We’re going to tell you how to handle little mishaps so you can keep your car looking great!

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Green Thumb LocalMay 13, 2017
Identifying Fluid Leaks Beneath Your Car
Identifying Fluid Leaks Beneath Your Car

Discovering the identity of that fluid can help you diagnose the problem, the impending urgency, and the solution

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Green Thumb LocalMay 4, 2017
Transponder Keys
Transponder Keys

A keyless fob is incredibly handy, for not only avoiding searching through an oversized handbag for a set of keys, but for keeping a vehicle safe and sound.

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Green Thumb LocalMay 1, 2017
Essential Items to Keep in Your Car
Essential Items to Keep in Your Car

There are only a few essentials people need to keep in their car, and you may have a few additional items to add.

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Green Thumb LocalApril 20, 2017
Spring Service Maintenance for Your Car
Spring Service Maintenance for Your Car

Maintenance will keep your car running well and looking beautiful until the day it goes to the salvage auto yard.

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Green Thumb LocalApril 12, 2017
Driving Carma
Driving Carma

 In Phoenix, sometimes bad driving habits will end with a person’s vehicle in the auto wrecking yard.

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Green Thumb LocalApril 5, 2017
To Wax or not to Wax
To Wax or not to Wax

The answer to the waxing question is, yes. 

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Green Thumb LocalMarch 29, 2017
Driver, Distracted
Driver, Distracted

Looking behind the causes of these accidents may seem pointless, since it seems obvious that cellphone use is the primary culprit.

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Green Thumb LocalMarch 23, 2017
 If It's Wednesday, This Must Be Gas Day
 If It's Wednesday, This Must Be Gas Day

It might be fun to see exactly how much money you could save using all these tips.

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Green Thumb LocalMarch 12, 2017
"I'm Locked Out of My Car. Now What?"
"I'm Locked Out of My Car. Now What?"

Your best recourse when you’re locked out of your car without an alternative means to get in is to find a locksmith with a good reputation. 

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Green Thumb LocalMarch 5, 2017
Useful iPhone Apps for Drivers
Useful iPhone Apps for Drivers

Some of these apps are designed to help you with distracted driving, and some of these apps are just designed to help you, but may distract you. Don't let that happen.

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Green Thumb LocalFebruary 26, 2017
Taking a Road Trip
Taking a Road Trip

there are a few tips and tricks you should know before hitting the road

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Green Thumb LocalFebruary 17, 2017
Some Tips for Buying a Family-Friendly Vehicle
Some Tips for Buying a Family-Friendly Vehicle

Here are a few things to remember when buying a family car so your travels will be happier with kids

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Green Thumb LocalFebruary 9, 2017
Teaching Teen Drivers Road Safety
Teaching Teen Drivers Road Safety

Being a good role model is one of the best lessons we can offer our teens.

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Green Thumb LocalFebruary 2, 2017
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Got a junk car? Consider donating it!

Jocko, our affiliate company, now accepts car donations. Fifty percent of the proceeds from these donations go to the National Humane Society. In this way, our customers can take advantage of our services and know they are making a difference!

 
 

Helpful Articles and blog posts

Helping customers is part of what we do everyday. We take note of common questions and turn those into our regular blog entries:

Our Car Blog
What Counts as a Salvage Vehicle? And Can You Still Sell It
July 30, 2026
What Counts as a Salvage Vehicle? And Can You Still Sell It
July 30, 2026

A salvage vehicle starts with a decision made by an insurance company, not by a mechanic, and not by you. When a car is damaged, the insurer estimates the cost to restore it to its pre-loss condition.

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July 30, 2026
How to Sell a Car That Won't Start
July 20, 2026
How to Sell a Car That Won't Start
July 20, 2026

A non-running car is not worthless, because most of its value was never in whether the engine turns over. It is in the recyclable metal of the body and frame, in the reusable parts, and in a few high-value components, and buyers who specialize in these cars pay for exactly that.

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July 20, 2026
How Is a Junk Car's Value Determined? 7 Real Drivers
July 10, 2026
How Is a Junk Car's Value Determined? 7 Real Drivers
July 10, 2026

Every junk car has a baseline worth, even if nothing on it can be reused. That baseline is the recyclable metal in the body, frame, and components.

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July 10, 2026
Can You Sell a Car That's Been in an Accident? What It's Worth
July 1, 2026
Can You Sell a Car That's Been in an Accident? What It's Worth
July 1, 2026

The single biggest thing that shapes an accident car's sale is its title, because that is where the crash becomes official. When an insurer decides a car costs more to repair than it is worth, they declare it a total loss, and the state issues a salvage title.

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July 1, 2026
How Do You Know When Your Car Is Officially Junk?
June 30, 2026
How Do You Know When Your Car Is Officially Junk?
June 30, 2026

An older car with low value and a big repair bill — a failed transmission, a blown engine, major systems needing work — quickly crosses this line. At that point, pouring money into repairs is throwing good money after bad, and the car is worth more sold for cash than kept.

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June 30, 2026
How Much Cash Can You Really Get for a Wrecked Car?
June 26, 2026
How Much Cash Can You Really Get for a Wrecked Car?
June 26, 2026

A wrecked car isn't priced like a used car on a lot. It's priced as a collection of parts plus a pile of metal, and a few factors decide how much is worth saving.

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June 26, 2026
Repair It or Junk It? How to Tell When a Car Isn't Worth Fixing
June 17, 2026
Repair It or Junk It? How to Tell When a Car Isn't Worth Fixing
June 17, 2026

Some people use a stricter version: if a repair costs more than about half the car's value, it's at least worth questioning, especially on an older, high-mileage car likely to need more soon.

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June 17, 2026
Signs Your Old Car Has Reached the End of Its Life
June 12, 2026
Signs Your Old Car Has Reached the End of Its Life
June 12, 2026

An old car isn't automatically at the end of its life — plenty of older cars run reliably for years. The shift from "old but fine" to "done" happens when the car starts costing you more than it returns: in repair money, in reliability you can't count on, or in safety.

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June 12, 2026
When Repairs Cost More Than the Car Is Worth: What to Do
June 1, 2026
When Repairs Cost More Than the Car Is Worth: What to Do
June 1, 2026

When a repair exceeds the car's value, paying for it is usually throwing good money after bad. You spend more than the car is worth, and you still have an older car that may need further repairs down the road, so you could be back in the same situation soon.

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June 1, 2026
Don’t Let It Sit and Rust: Junk Car Removal Pays Off Sooner Than You Think
May 15, 2026
Don’t Let It Sit and Rust: Junk Car Removal Pays Off Sooner Than You Think
May 15, 2026

What many don’t realize is that junk car removal services can turn that pile of parts into actual cash quickly and easily.

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May 15, 2026
 
 

Recent Purchases

We keep our Instagram updated with a few of our purchases from around Arizona. 

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@c.t.ali.fletcher Happy Birthday 🎉🎊🎈🎁🎂 thought you might like this since you like old cars!!! Me and my crew having fun!!! #carjunkking #jocko #simba #burnout #ctfletcher #lexus #isymfs
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Fuck Jay-Z!! Just having some fun at the yard!! Getting this dirty money 💰 Lol @jockosjourney Lets go!! #simba #jocko #carjunkking #beast #beastmode
#carjunkking #jocko #simba #kia #soul Ole school!!! 1978 Chevy El Camino!! Dope!! #carjunkking #simba #jocko #chevy #elcamino #ss #carjunkking #jocko #simba #nissan #infiniti #g35 #g35sedan #carjunkking #simba #jocko #ford #fiesta #carjunkking #jocko #simba #rangerover #phoenix #carjunkking #jocko #simba #rangerover #landrover #landroverlife #carjunkking #simba #jocko #nissan #jdm #infiniti #g35 #g35x
@c.t.ali.fletcher Happy Birthday 🎉🎊🎈🎁🎂 thought you might like this since you like old cars!!! Me and my crew having fun!!! #carjunkking #jocko #simba #burnout #ctfletcher #lexus #isymfs
Doing stupid stuff!!! #simba #carjunkking #ford #burnout #jackass
Doing stupid shit!!!! Let’s go!! @rochas_jr_towing_  #carjunkking #simba #jocko #police #policecar #burnout #jackass #burnout
@rochas_jr_towing_ thank you!!!! #e350 #amg #towing #carjunkking #jocko #simba #mercedesbenz #carjunkking #simba #jocko #honda #hondacivic #hondacivicsi #jdm #honda #fit #jocko #carjunkking #simba #jdm
Got the old VW. Bus 🚌 running!!❤️💕❤️ #simba #jocko #carjunkking #vw #vwbus #vwbuslove #vwbuslovers #vwkombi
#jocko #carjunkking #simba #blazer #blazer4x4 #chevy #restomod
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#simba #carjunkking #jocko @rochas_jr_towing_ @jockosjourney #jackass @deadbeat_garage @jazlynn21100 @jacquiestarr
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480-771-8290

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Phoenix, AZ. 85007

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910 W. Madison St.
Phoenix, AZ. 85007

 
 

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