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Buying in the Memorial Day sales? Sell the old car separately

Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest car-shopping weekends of the year. If your current car is junk, wrecked or not running, get a separate offer for it before you sign anything at the dealership. One short form goes to our buyer partner, who contacts you with an offer.

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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
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Why get a separate offer before the sale?

Holiday sales put the focus on the new car's price, and a low trade-in value can get lost in the paperwork. Knowing what your old car is worth on its own lets you judge the trade-in figure the dealer offers.

If the old car doesn't run, the dealer may not want it at all. Selling it to a junk car buyer means you don't have to tow it to the lot.

How do you time the sale?

Send the request a week or so before the weekend so you have an offer in hand. Keep the old car insured until it's picked up and the title is signed over, then cancel the policy and file your state's notice of sale if it has one.

How much interest is there in selling a car in May?

More than average: US searches for "sell my car" scored 76.8 in May on Google Trends, against 72.7 for the year as a whole.

People shopping for a car are searching too. "Car deals" averaged 37.4 in May against a yearly average of 33.4, on a separate scale.

Average Google Trends interest in "sell my car" by month, with May highlightedJanuary 67.0, February 70.4, March 74.1, April 73.5, May 76.8, June 80.2, July 83.0, August 81.6, September 73.2, October 69.1, November 62.9, December 61.0. Yearly average 72.7.0255075100January: 67.0February: 70.4March: 74.1April: 73.5May: 76.8June: 80.2July: 83.0August: 81.6September: 73.2October: 69.1November: 62.9December: 61.0JanFebMarApr76.8MayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average Google Trends score for "sell my car" in the US by calendar month, November 2021 to October 2026, where the busiest week scores 100. Source: Google Trends via DataForSEO, retrieved November 5, 2026. Open in Google Trends.

Selling works the same way in every season, and the how it works page walks through each step.

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FAQ

Memorial Day questions

Is a trade-in or a separate sale better for a junk car?

For a car that runs well, a trade-in can be convenient. For a junk or non-running car, a separate offer often tells you more, because dealers usually price junk trade-ins low.

Can my old car be picked up before I get the new one?

Yes, if you have another way to get around. The pickup time is agreed with the buyer when you accept the offer.

What do I need for the pickup?

The title, a photo ID and the keys if you have them. Your state's title guide covers the rest.

Ready to sell the old 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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