The Most Cash For Cars in Kentucky
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Junk cars for cash in Kentucky with free pickup.
There’s nothing like driving around the bluegrass state of Kentucky. With rich national parks and a huge number of streams and lakes, relaxing in Kentucky is easier than ever. But if you want to keep relaxing, you might want to get a bit of spare cash by trading in your old car. That’s where we come in! The Clunker Junker is the best way to get cash for cars in the state of Kentucky. Not only that, but we’ll even pick up your car completely free of charge.
Kentucky has a long history with automobiles. Ford Motor Company started producing their famous Model T cars in Louisville over 100 years ago in 1913. Since then, Kentucky has been a hotbed for automobile production, including Ford F150s, Chevrolet Corvettes, and Toyota Camrys. It’s no surprise Kentuckians love their automobiles! That’s why The Clunker Junker is committed to offering top dollar for junk and used cars! We buy cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs all across the state of Kentucky and pride ourselves on having world-class customer service to boot.
If that old clunker sitting around in your driveway hasn’t aged quite as well as a Kentucky bourbon whiskey, it might be time to sell your car to The Clunker Junker. Sure, you could try and get cash for cars from a Kentucky auto salvage yard, or even post up some ads on classifieds websites, but you’ll quickly find they will give you more of a run around than the Kentucky Derby! The Clunker Junker will give you an instant offer right now, and it will only take a minute. What do you have to lose?
Let Us Buy Junk Cars From You In KY
Once you get top dollar for junk cars in Kentucky, you’ll never need to think about what to do with your old and tired cars. Reach out to us today, and we’ll get your junk car removed and your wallet fattened.
After all, there’s nothing better than cruising down I-24 in a brand-new vehicle while smelling the fresh Kentucky air.
Kentucky 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 Kentucky. He is also a data nerd with a finger on the pulse of the cash for cars industry and salvage vehicle values.
I’m Eric, founder of The Clunker Junker, and I’ve been reviewing what we’ve been paying for cars in Kentucky over the last month. Right now, we’re averaging about $490 per vehicle in the state. Compact cars like the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, and Ford Focus tend to come in a bit lower at around $413 on average, mostly because there are a lot of them and repairs can cost more than the car is worth. On the other end, pickup trucks like the Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado, and Ram 1500 are bringing in the strongest offers at about $736 on average, especially if they still run or have good drivetrains. SUVs and crossovers such as the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4, and Ford Explorer fall in the middle at roughly $579, thanks to strong demand for family and all-weather vehicles, even when they’re older or have problems.
In the last 30 days or so, The Clunker Junker has bought roughly 6,817 vehicles nationwide and paid out over $3 million in cash to our customers. In Kentucky specifically, one of the most common vehicles we’ve been buying is the Nissan Altima, which is a midsize sedan. A lot of these Altimas come to us with issues like failing CVT transmissions, engine oil consumption, suspension wear, and electrical glitches that can be very expensive to diagnose and repair. When you’re staring at a $3,000 transmission bill on a 10–15 year old Altima that’s only worth a little more than that in perfect shape, it usually makes more sense to sell it to a cash-for-cars service like ours and put that money toward something newer and more reliable instead of throwing good money after bad.
From a pricing standpoint, the Kentucky market has been very steady lately. Over the past month, average offers have only moved by about -0.6%, which is basically flat, and we’re sitting in roughly the same price range we were in this time last year. That kind of stability is good news if you’re thinking about selling, because you’re not racing against big price drops or sudden swings in demand. In my experience, a stable market is one of the best times to cash out of an aging or problem vehicle, lock in a fair price, and avoid surprise repair costs down the road. I’ll keep watching the trends closely and adjust our offers as the market moves, but for now Kentucky sellers are in a solid spot.
How to sign your Kentucky car title
We have put together a simple guide and example for how to sign your Kentucky 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".
In Kentucky, there are two different ways you might have to sign your title. If you have a Kentucky title and are selling your car within the state, you will need to sign and notarize the front of your title in the dealer only section (yes, really!). Please do NOT follow the image below. However, you should only do this if you are selling to The Clunker Junker. If you are using our website as a reference for a private sale, sign and notarize the back of the title instead.
If you have a Kentucky title and are selling the vehicle outside the state, you will need to sign and notarize the back of the title. Use the image below as an example.
- First sign the back of the title where indicated by "Transferor(s) signature". This will need to be done in front of a notary.
Always sign in pen on the seller line and never sign on the buyer or transferee line - Print (don't sign) your name on the back of the title, where it reads "Transferor(s) printed name(s)".
Always include any and all middle names or initials that are used in the owner section.
How to get a duplicate Kentucky title
The process for getting a duplicate or replacement Kentucky title is fairly simple. If the vehicle was last titled in a state other than Kentucky you must apply for a duplicate title in the previous state. The registered owner should do the following:
- Fill out the Kentucky application for certificate of title.
- Bring your application to your local county clerk's office.
- The fee for a replacement Kentucky title is $6.00.
How to get rid of an abandoned vehicle in Kentucky
Getting rid of an abandoned vehicle in Kentucky 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky
- Attempt to locate the legal owner of the vehicle using the VIN 17-digit number.
- Contact your local law enforcement agency to have an abandoned vehicle removed from your private property.
You cannot apply for the title of the vehicle unless you are the towing company in possession of the vehicle
Can you buy vehicles in Kentucky without a title?
In some cases, we can! You will need to be able to prove that you are the legal owner of the vehicle by showing the buyer a valid photo identification that matches a current registration and/or insurance card. Please note, your offer will generally be much less than if you did have the title, and we cannot commit to buying every vehicle in every city without title.
What if my title doesn’t look like the one pictured?
Kentucky often changes their title documents from year to year. If you have questions about your specific title, please contact your Kentucky DDL.
Do I need to turn in my license plates?
Unless you are transferring your registration, your plates should remain on the vehicle. They will be destroyed and disposed of by the company that purchases your vehicle.
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 may need to notify your county DDL that you have sold the vehicle. You can contact them with any additional questions or concerns about the transfer of your title.
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