The Best Cash For Cars Near You
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Schedule a pickup time with your local carrier. We can't guarantee same day pickup, but most cars are picked up within 1 to 3 business days.
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The Clunker Junker Buys Cars Fast
We will buy almost any car in any condition
Selling a car isn't always easy. Dealing with buyers can be time consuming, paperwork is tedious, and it's difficult to know if you are getting a fair price for your vehicle. That is why The Clunker Junker is here to help. For over 10 years, The Clunker Junker has been providing cash for cars to customers just like you. Our services are extensive, our customer service is world class, and we have the experience and resources to make selling your car as fast and stress-free as possible.
The Clunker Junker offers cash for cars in all 50 states, including cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, and crossovers. We are licensed, bonded, and insured, so you can trust that you are in good hands when you work with us. We come to you, so there's no need to go into a dealership or worry about haggling over prices. Plus, we provide free pickup and towing for any vehicle we take in. We understand that your time is valuable, so we pick up most vehicles within 1 to 3 business days. And with our guarantee of no hidden fees or charges, you'll never have to worry about unexpected costs.
At The Clunker Junker, our goal is to provide an easy and stress-free way for you to get cash for your car. Our reputation speaks for itself: we have been in business for over 10 years and have earned the trust of thousands of satisfied customers. With our fast payment options and top-notch customer service, you can be sure that The Clunker Junker will take care of all your car selling needs. Call us today at (888) 383-4181 to get started!
Cash For Cars By The Numbers
We buy cars. A lot of cars.
Eric's Expert Take
Eric Mitz is our founder and CEO and has nearly 15 years of experience buying and selling used and junk cars. He is also a data nerd with a finger on the pulse of the cash for cars industry and salvage vehicle values.
Hi, I’m Eric Mitz, founder of The Clunker Junker. Looking at our last 30 days of offers nationwide, we’re seeing average payouts around $604 for vehicles in your area. Smaller cars tend to bring a bit less, averaging about $525, and that includes models like the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, and Ford Focus. SUVs and crossovers are landing in the middle at about $727, with common examples like the Honda CR-V, Ford Escape, and Toyota RAV4. Pickup trucks are leading the pack with the highest average offers at roughly $806, especially for vehicles like the Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado, and Ram 1500.
Over the same recent period, The Clunker Junker has purchased about 592,034 vehicles and paid out more than $400 million to car owners. One of the most common vehicles we buy is the Honda Civic, which is a compact sedan, though some model years also come as a coupe or hatchback. It’s a popular car because there are so many on the road, but we also see a lot of them when repair costs start stacking up.
Some of the more common Honda Civic issues include transmission problems, worn suspension parts, engine oil leaks, failing air conditioning systems, and cracked engine blocks in certain older models. For example, if a Civic needs a transmission replacement, major AC repair, and suspension work all at once, the repair bill can easily be more than the car is worth. In cases like that, selling the car for cash often makes more sense than putting more money into a vehicle with declining value.
From what I’m seeing in the cash-for-cars market, prices have been pretty steady lately, with only about a 1.3% change month to month. That tells me the market is staying consistent, and values are sitting in a very similar place compared to where they were a year ago. In plain terms, we’re not seeing major swings up or down right now.
That stability makes this a smart time to sell. When the market is steady, sellers can make a move without worrying about prices dropping fast from one month to the next. I’ll keep watching the market closely and share the latest trends as they develop.
Why Choose The Clunker Junker?
We pride ourselves on trustworthiness and expertise
A Decade of Experience
The Clunker Junker has been in business since 2009 and purchased thousands of vehicles.
Licensed, Bonded, Insured
The Clunker Junker is a licensed auto dealer. We are bonded and insured to make sure you're protected.
Highly Rated
We maintain an overwhelmingly positive reputation in customer reviews across the web.
Instant Offers
Get an instant offer for your vehicle in 90 seconds or less. Accept or decline online.
Fast Pickups
We can pick up most vehicles in just a couple of business days. Same day is sometimes available.
Guaranteed Payment
We pay by cash or check at pickup time. All payments are fully backed and guaranteed.
Check out what other customers are saying
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We bought Shannon's 2008 Saturn Outlook
"Seriously, the most easy and fast way to sell an unwanted car. I received an offer, within 24 hours I had a check for the agreed amount, and the car was picked up from my home. If you are expecting top dollar for your car because it runs you are better off selling on Craigslist because that is not how Clunker Junker works. It is all about demand! Receiving an offer is so painless might as well see what you can get."
★★★★★
Shannon (Google Business Review)
Brian sold his 2004 Chevy Colorado
"Thanks to the team at The Clunker Junker. They were able to get me a good price for my old truck. Super easy process that occurred as promised."
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Brian (Google Business Review)
Wendy Sold us her 2004 Chevy Suburban
"We highly recommend The Clunker Junker to anyone looking to get rid of an old car in less-than-stellar condition. After a minor issue submitting our car on the website, I contacted the owner and received a reply in less than 10 minutes. (And this was at 4:30 in the afternoon.) We had a satisfactory offer within half an hour, and were contacted later that evening to arrange for pick-up. Our car was gone and I had check in hand by lunchtime the next day."
★★★★★
Wendy (Google Business Review)
Guaranteed Cash For Your Car
We put our reputation on the line to back you up
The Clunker Junker stands by our service 100%. If for any reason you do not receive payment from one of our car junkers near you, we will work closely and personally with you to resolve any payment or service issues. If payment from the buyer still cannot be arranged, The Clunker Junker will pay you cash for your car in the full amount accepted as part of our junk car removal service guarantee.
Please note that our service guarantee applies only to vehicles that have been successfully picked up and towed away with proper ownership documentation (e.g, title) provided. The Clunker Junker and our car junker partners reserve the right to retract on our offer at the time of pickup if the vehicle is not as described by the seller or if the seller changes or updates information after an offer has been accepted.
FAQs about selling your car for cash
Your questions, answered
Do I need a title to sell my vehicle?
It depends on a few different things like the location, age of your vehicle, and what other documentation you may have available. We can buy some cars without titles in some states, but you will usually need a photo ID that matches a valid registration and/or insurance card to prove ownership. Sometimes additional documents will need to be signed and notarized. We cannot purchase abandoned vehicles or vehicles that have active liens under any circumstances. We will also not pay for impound fees if they are required to release a vehicle.
Does the title need to be in my name?
Yes, to legally sell your vehicle you must be the legal owner. That means a title or registration in your name. Any titles that are "signed over" to you cannot be used until ownership is fully transferred into your name. This is a state law in all 50 states, and "title jumping" (selling a car without transferring ownership first), is technically a felony.
When can you pick up my vehicle?
The Clunker Junker makes every effort to be or work with the fastest and best junk car buyers in your area. Once we collect all the required information (and photos in some cases), we'll forward it to our carrier or buyer immediately and they will reach out to you to schedule an exact day and time for pickup. Our carriers usually respond within a few business hours but can sometimes take longer. Because The Clunker Junker does not directly handle scheduling, we cannot fully guarantee any specific time or date. With that said, however, most of our pickups happen within two business days and many even happen on the same day as submission.
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