Junk Car Removal

Free junk car removal, and you get paid

Most people expect to pay a tow company to get rid of a dead car. We send your request to our buyer partner, who includes a free tow with every offer and pays you when the truck shows up.

Get your free cash offer

We don't buy cars: our buyer partner makes the offer. Free, no obligation, about 2 minutes.

Who makes the offer?

Cash For Junk Cars 500 doesn't buy cars. We pass your request to our buyer partner, which makes the offer. It works with junkyards, salvage yards, wrecking yards, auto auctions and other car buyers in your area, so one of them may handle the pickup and payment. We may earn a referral fee from the partner for your request; you pay nothing. Sending a request doesn't guarantee a sale.

Before you accept, confirm the amount you'll be paid, how you'll be paid and what proof of ownership you need. The partner's privacy policy and terms, linked above the button, apply to what it does with your request.

Any condition, running or not
Free towing and payment at pickup
No obligation: you can turn down any offer

Questions? Call(855) 497-1176

What junk car removal through Cash For Junk Cars 500 looks like

You pick the year, make and model, then add the ZIP code where the car is parked and your contact details. We pass the request to our buyer partner, who makes the actual offer online or by phone. If you accept, the buyer books a tow at a time that suits you. The driver checks that the car matches what you described, you sign over the title, and the driver pays you the agreed amount.

Towing is free with every offer, wherever the car is. That includes a car in a backyard or one that has sat so long the tires went flat. Mention anything unusual (a tight alley, a locked gate, a car on blocks) when the buyer contacts you about the offer, so the right truck shows up.

Our buyer partner buys cars in any condition

Cars that won't start or have a blown engine or transmission
Wrecked cars, including ones an insurer has declared a total loss
Old cars with rust, some missing parts or expired registration
Flood and fire damaged vehicles
Trucks, vans and SUVs as well as cars

Before the tow truck arrives

Take out personal items and check the glove box and trunk twice. Pull the license plates if your state keeps them with the owner, and cancel the insurance only after the car is gone. If you've lost the title, say so when the buyer contacts you. Depending on the state, our buyer partner may be able to buy the car without a title, and our state title guides list the rules we know of.

Removing a car from a tight spot

Most flatbeds can't fit under a parking garage ceiling, so a car parked inside a garage usually has to be pushed or rolled out to the street first, or pulled out with a smaller wheel-lift truck. If you know the clearance, mention it when the buyer schedules the pickup.

Apartment and HOA lots are fine as long as the car is yours and you're there to sign. A car sitting on blocks or with locked wheels needs dollies, and a car in a backyard needs a clear path about eight feet wide. Towing is free wherever the car is, so these details only decide which truck gets sent.

How does selling work?

You send the form, our buyer partner contacts you with an offer, and if you accept, it schedules the pickup. The full steps.

Pricing

How much is a junk car worth?

A junk car is worth its scrap weight plus any parts that can be resold. At about $186 per ton for complete cars, a typical sedan is worth roughly $310 in metal alone. Cars that still run, or that are less than ten years old, are usually worth more because their parts are in demand.

Missing parts lower the price. The catalytic converter matters most because of the precious metals inside it. Having the title in your name keeps the price at the top of the range.

Try the calculator Scrap price guide

Scrap value by vehicle type at $186/ton, from iScrap's national average moved by the BLS scrap index (updated November 5, 2026, how it's set)
Vehicle type	Typical weight	Scrap value
Compact carHonda Fit, Toyota Yaris, Ford Focus	2,700 lb	$250
Midsize or full-size sedanToyota Camry, Honda Accord, Chevy Impala	3,300 lb	$310
Small SUV or crossoverHonda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, Ford Escape	3,500 lb	$330
Midsize SUVFord Explorer, Toyota Highlander, Jeep Grand Cherokee	4,200 lb	$390
Pickup truckFord F-150, Chevy Silverado 1500, Toyota Tacoma	4,800 lb	$450
Heavy-duty truck or large SUVF-250, Silverado 2500, Suburban	6,200 lb	$580

Scrap value only. Running cars and newer cars usually get offers above these numbers.

FAQ

Junk Car Removal: common questions

Is junk car removal really free?

Towing is included with every offer, and sending your request through Cash For Junk Cars 500 costs nothing. Before you accept, ask the buyer to confirm there are no other charges, and ask the buyer to confirm the offer won't change at pickup if the car matches your description.

Do I have to be there for the pickup?

Usually, yes, because someone has to sign the title and take the payment. If you can't be there, ask the buyer about options when the pickup is scheduled, such as leaving the signed title with someone you trust.

Can a car that doesn't roll be removed?

Yes. A truck with a winch or a wheel lift can move it. Mention locked, missing or flat wheels when the buyer contacts you so the driver brings the right equipment.

Can I sell a junk car without a title?

Often, yes, depending on your state and the car's age: some states don't title older cars at all, and elsewhere a duplicate from the DMV usually takes a short form and a small fee. Our title guide covers each state's rules.

Do I have to pay for the tow truck?

No. Towing is included with every offer from our buyer partner. Before you accept, ask the buyer to confirm nothing else comes out of the price, and be wary of buyers who quote a high price and then subtract a towing fee when they arrive.

Junk Car Removal near you

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Page last reviewed November 6, 2026.

Ready to sell your junk car?

Request a free offer in about two minutes, or call with questions. Towing is free and you're paid at pickup.

Get my offer (855) 497-1176