Scrap My Car for Cash

Scrap your car for cash without delivering it

The traditional way to scrap a car is to tow it to a yard yourself and take whatever the scale says. Here you send one short form, and our buyer partner makes an offer and sends a free tow to wherever the car is.

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

The scrap math, in plain numbers

Scrap value is roughly the car's curb weight in tons times the price per ton for complete cars. A 3,300 lb sedan is 1.65 tons. If complete cars are paying around $186 a ton, the shell is worth about $310 before parts are counted. Missing parts lower that, and a working engine or transmission can raise it.

What to remove before scrapping

Personal items, garage remotes and toll tags
License plates, if your state keeps them with the owner
Any aftermarket stereo or accessories you want to keep

Scrapping compared with donating

Donating a junk car to a charity can sound better than scrapping it, but the tax benefit is usually small, and you only get it if you itemize. Under IRS Publication 526, if the charity sells the car for $500 or less, you can deduct the smaller of $500 or the car's fair market value. If it sells for more than $500, the deduction is generally limited to the gross proceeds of the sale.

For a car worth a few hundred dollars in scrap, cash in hand is usually the better outcome. If you'd still like to donate, you'll need the charity's written acknowledgment for any deduction: Form 1098-C or the charity's own statement with the same details. IRS Publication 4303 lists what it must include.

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

Scrap My Car for Cash: common questions

Can I scrap a car without a title?

It depends on the state. A few states don't title older cars at all, and others require the title or a duplicate. Check your state's title guide first.

Do I get more if I sell the catalytic converter separately?

Usually not by much, and selling a converter on its own can require extra paperwork in many states. Leaving it on the car is simpler, and a missing converter lowers the offer.

Can I scrap a truck or SUV?

Yes. Heavier vehicles are worth more as scrap because they contain more steel.

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.

Scrap My Car for Cash 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.

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