The price for various auto parts vary accordingly based on their working condition. The rims, tyres, the battery, catalytic converter, CD Player or radio might fetch a decent amount. The key here is to find the right prospective buyer who is willing to shell out between $50-$200 for your old junk car.
When you take scrap metal to be recycled it pays (and is more convenient) to have a full pick-up truck or carload. This saves on gas and gives you a bigger check.