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      "title": "Selling a Repossessed Car in Kentucky",
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      "title": "Kentucky Bill of Sale for a Car: What It Needs to Include",
      "summary": "A bill of sale isn't always required in Kentucky, but it protects you after the sale. Here's what a proper Kentucky vehicle bill of sale needs to contain.",
      "date_published": "2026-02-04T12:00:00Z",
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      "title": "Selling a Car With a Lien or Loan in Kentucky",
      "summary": "An active lien means the lender still has a claim on your car. You can sell it — but only after the lien is released. Here's the process for Kentucky sellers.",
      "date_published": "2026-01-14T12:00:00Z",
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      "title": "2026 Scrap Metal Prices: What Your Junk Car Is Actually Worth",
      "summary": "Current 2026 scrap steel, aluminum, and copper prices — and exactly how those numbers translate into your junk car offer. Includes monthly price history, regional Louisville differences, and what changes when prices move.",
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      "title": "Kentucky Title Brands Explained: Salvage, Rebuilt, Flood & Lemon",
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      "title": "Selling a Car With an Out-of-State Title in Kentucky",
      "summary": "Moved to Kentucky with a car titled in another state? You don't have to retitle it to sell it. Here's how out-of-state titles work for a Louisville junk car sale.",
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      "title": "Selling a Deceased Relative's Car in Kentucky: A Probate Guide",
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      "title": "Frame Rust in Kentucky: When to Junk Your Car",
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      "url": "https://derbycityjunkcars.com/guides/catalytic-converter-theft-prevention/",
      "title": "Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention: A Complete Guide",
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      "date_published": "2025-09-17T12:00:00Z",
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      "title": "Avoiding Junk Car Scams: Red Flags Every Seller Should Know",
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      "title": "Missing Catalytic Converter: Can You Still Sell the Car?",
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      "title": "Auto Repair Shop Liquidation: Getting Rid of Customer Abandonments",
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      "date_published": "2025-08-06T12:00:00Z",
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      "summary": "From plumbing vans to delivery trucks, here's how to liquidate commercial vehicles for maximum value.",
      "date_published": "2025-07-22T12:00:00Z",
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      "title": "Flood, Fire & Hail Damaged Cars: What They're Worth",
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      "date_published": "2025-07-09T12:00:00Z",
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      "url": "https://derbycityjunkcars.com/guides/blown-engine-value-guide/",
      "title": "Blown Engine Value Guide: How Much Is Your Car Worth With a Dead Motor?",
      "summary": "Your engine died. Now what? A complete breakdown of how we value cars with blown motors, seized engines, and failed transmissions.",
      "date_published": "2025-06-25T12:00:00Z",
      "date_modified": "2026-07-30T12:00:00Z",
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      "url": "https://derbycityjunkcars.com/guides/selling-non-running-car/",
      "title": "Selling a Car That Doesn't Run: What Buyers Need to Know",
      "summary": "Engine seized? Dead battery? Bad starter? Learn how we value non-running cars and exactly what you need to tell us to get an accurate quote.",
      "date_published": "2025-06-11T12:00:00Z",
      "date_modified": "2026-08-14T12:00:00Z",
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