The Most Cash For Cars in Alaska
How does it work?
Get A Quote ➡
Start selling your vehicle in Alaska by entering some basic details and we'll give you an instant and guaranteed offer.
Schedule Pickup ➡
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.
Get Paid ✔
Your local car buyer or carrier will pay you by cash or check on the spot and tow the vehicle away free of charge! 🎉 Hooray!
We buy junk cars, vans, SUVs, and trucks and pay cash in Alaska!
Alaska is rich with some of the most beautiful natural land on Earth; it is a breathtaking and majestic place. Don’t ruin Alaska’s majesty with your ugly old car rotting away!
Instead, The Clunker Junker will pay you cash for cars in Alaska, and pick it up from your home or work completely free of charge! The remoteness and geography of Alaska can make it difficult to find a reputable buyer, but by partnering with trustworthy and professional removal firms, we can collect your car in less than three business days in most cases, ensuring that you get paid as quickly as possible. However, parts of Alaska can still be very tricky, and we cannot guarantee we can pay cash for junk cars in all parts of Alaska, and our offers are sometimes very low due to low demand and long tow distances.
Wherever you’re located in the Land of the Midnight Sun, we’ll do our best to make you an offer to buy your car. If we can’t give you an instant offer, we can usually list the vehicle for sale with our partner network, which allows more buyers more time to make a bid on it. Rather than having to drive miles to the nearest car buyer, we can pay top dollar for cars from the comfort of your own home. We pay cash for cars in Alaska, collect your vehicle free of charge and make the whole process simple.
Alaska Cash For Cars By The Numbers
We buy cars. A lot of cars.
Eric's Expert Take
Eric is our founder and CEO and has nearly 15 years of experience buying and selling used and junk cars in the state of Alaska. He is also a data nerd with a finger on the pulse of the cash for cars industry and salvage vehicle values.
Over the past 30 days, we’ve bought about 538 cars across Alaska, paying out more than $200,000 to sellers just like you. I’m Eric, the founder of The Clunker Junker, and I’ve been working in the cash-for-cars industry for over a decade. One thing I’ve noticed is that the Ford Explorer has been the most common vehicle we’ve purchased recently in Alaska. The Ford Explorer is a midsize SUV, but these SUVs are known to have some recurring issues—think transmission troubles, suspension wear, or electrical problems. When these repairs start to pile up, it can cost more to fix them than what the vehicle is worth, which is a big reason why so many people choose to sell their Explorers rather than put more money into repairs.
If you’re curious about what people are getting for their vehicles, there’s a bit of variation depending on what type of car you have. Our recent data shows that we’re offering about $287, on average, for vehicles in Alaska. Compact sedans like the Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla typically fetch a bit less, averaging around $255. On the higher end, pickup trucks such as the Ford F-150 or Chevrolet Silverado are getting top dollar—about $365 on average. SUVs and crossovers, like the Ford Explorer or Subaru Outback, sit in between at roughly $291 each.
It’s also important to know what’s going on in the market. Right now, used car prices in Alaska have been dropping, falling by about 5.1% each month over the last year. This downward trend is partly because new car inventories are starting to bounce back, which puts extra pressure on used car values. With the market this uncertain, it’s a smart move to sell your unwanted car sooner rather than later before prices possibly sink even more. I’ll keep tracking how things unfold and let you know if there are any big changes.
In summary, whether you’ve got an older SUV like a Ford Explorer with mounting repair bills or a pickup truck that’s served its purpose, now is a great time to get a competitive offer. We’re here to help you turn that unwanted vehicle into cash quickly and easily.
How to sign your Alaska car title
We have put together a simple guide and example for how to sign your Alaska title when you are selling your vehicle. If there are multiple owners listed on the title, they must all sign the title unless the names are separated with "OR".
- Be sure you are using the "Assignment of vehicle title by owner" section on the top of the back side of the title. Do not sign or print in the dealer only sections!
- Sign your name on the back of the title where it says "Seller (signature)"
Always sign in pen on the seller line and never sign in the dealer section. - Print (don't sign) your name on the back of the title where it says "Seller (name)" Always include any and all middle names or initials that are used in the owner section.
- You will need to fill out the notice of vehicle sale transfer. This should be attached to the bottom of your title, but you can also find Form 820 here.
How to get a duplicate Alaska title
The process for getting a duplicate or replacement Alaska title is fairly simple. If the vehicle was last titled in a state other than Alaska you must apply for a duplicate title in the previous state. The registered owner should do the following:
- Fill out the Alaska Application for Replacement Title form #809. This document must be notarized.
- Either bring your duplicate title application to your local Alaska DMV, or mail your application to the AK division of motor vehicles at:
The application should have the following information:State of Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles ATTN: CORRESPONDENCE 1300 W. Benson Blvd Anchorage, AK 99503Your name (printed) Complete/Correct Serial Number (VIN) Description of the item that you need the title for Signature (Must be notarized) - The fee for a replacement Alaska title is $15.00.
How to get rid of an abandoned vehicle in Alaska
Getting rid of an abandoned vehicle in Alaska can be a difficult process. Unfortunately, you cannot just sell any junk car that ends up on your property if you do not own it. You'll need to follow the Alaska abandoned vehicle removal procedures. We have given a general overview of what that entails below.
You can read more about selling an abandoned vehicle in Alaska
- Attempt to locate the legal owner of the vehicle using the VIN 17-digit number.
The person or entity in possession of the motor vehicle must send a Notice of Possession to the owner and/or lienholder on record via certified mail. - To have an abandoned vehicle removed from your property, you must first contact your local law enforcement agency.
The owner of private property where the vehicle is abandoned must request in writing to the municipality that the vehicle be removed. The State may then sell the vehicle at public auction. The buyer of the vehicle at public auction may then use the affidavit of sale to apply for a title. - If a vehicle is abandoned on private property without the consent of the private property owner for (6) six months or more is presumed to be an abandoned vehicle and title to the vehicle may be transferred to the private property owner.
- Contact your DMV for further instructions on what to bring with you.
Frequently Asked Questions in Alaska
Can you buy my car without a title in Alaska?
No, unfortunately, we cannot purchase vehicles in Alaska unless you have a valid title in hand. However, the legal owner of the vehicle should be able to easily obtain a duplicate through your local DMV. See instructions for a duplicate title above.
What if my title doesn’t look like the one pictured?
Alaska often changes their title documents from year to year. If you have questions about your specific title, please contact your Alaska DMV. In general, you want to sign and print in the assignment of title section (not dealer!) on the signature of seller and printed name of seller lines.
What should I do about my auto insurance?
You will need to notify your auto insurance company that you have sold the vehicle, so they can either cancel your policy if the vehicle was sold, or transfer/renew the policy on your new vehicle.
Is there anything else I need to do?
You should also notify your local Alaska DMV that the vehicle has been sold.
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