We Pay Cash For Cars in Virginia

We buy junk cars for cash in Virginia!

1. Sell us your used, wrecked, broken, or rusted junk car and get cash!
2. We are Virginia's top junk car and truck buyer.
3. You'll be paid right on the spot by one of our awesome Virginia junk car buyers.

Virginia is home to a lot of first, such as: the first english settlement in Jamestown, first state to grow peanuts, and home of the first Thanksgiving. When it comes to getting cash for cars in Virginia, The Clunker Junker wants to be your first choice! When you sell your junk car to us in Virginia, we’ll do all the hard work of determining the value of your car, towing the junk car away for free, and hand delivering your payment.

With almost half the United States population living within a 500 mile radius of Richmond, it’s safe to say Virginia is a heavily populated area! With those high numbers of people comes high numbers of scammers, or in this case, unsavory junk yards. Don’t fall victim to them. Use our simple and efficient process to get an instant offer. Then get your car picked up, usually in a day or two, by one of our trusted Virginia junk car buyers. Payment is made to you on the spot and towing is always free.

Another downside to being such a densely populated area is the excessive cost of living. That’s another thing The Clunker Junker can help you with. Sell us your junk car and we’ll give you extra cash to pay some of those bills. What else are you going to do with your broken down heap of junk? Drive it into the Chesapeake bay?

How to get the most cash for junk cars in Virginia

Whether you’re taking selfies and trying to convince your internet friends you live near stonehenge instead of foamhenge or you spend most of your days counting the number of F22 Raptors flying over Virginia Beach, it’s easy to get cash for junk cars in Virginia. With our quick and easy plan, we’ll buy your junk cars in Virginia faster than you can name all eight of the US presidents born in the state.

1. Which Junker Do You Want To Sell?

   First, choose which car you want us to buy from the form at the top of this page. We can’t give you an offer unless we know what we're buying! Year, make, and model are important, as is condition and ownership documentation.

2. We’ll Give You An Instant Offer

   We know you want top dollar for junk cars in Virginia, and we know you want it fast. As soon as you tell us that you’re ready to make a deal, we’ll give you an instant cash offer right on our website. You don't even have to talk to anyone, unless you want to!

3. We'll haul away your junker for free

   The final stop on the race towards selling your junk car for cash is for our Virginia junk car buyer to arrive and inspect the vehicle. If everything looks good, they'll hand over cash or check and tow the car away for free.

What can I expect when I sell a junk car in Virginia?

There’s a wide range of junk cars that you can get cash for. Whether you’ve got a rusted pile of scrap in the yard or a drivable used car, you’ll find that you can get some decent money out of it by contacting us. Which of these three categories does your car fit into?

Rusted Messes

Even if the car is a total hunk of jagged metal, we’ll give you between $50 and $200 for the pleasure of taking it off your hands. Just be sure the vehicle isn’t missing parts or pieces.

Mediocre Clunkers

Cars that are still operational but heavily used are worth about $200 to $300. The more working parts the car has, the more we’ll pay. You might even earn enough for a ticket to the Hokies game if you’re lucky.

Tarnished Cars

We also buy used cars that aren’t junkers at all. If a car is used but in decent shape, we’ll still buy it. Expect to make between $200 and $10,000 for these cars in relatively good shape. We may require photo verification for some of these vehicles.

How to sign your Virginia car title

We have put together a simple guide and example for how to sign your Virginia 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".

1. When you sign your Virginia title make sure you do so on the front where it says "Assignment of title by owner" (section A). Leave the back of the title completely blank or you could end up voiding it.
2. First sign the front of the title where indicated by "Signature of Seller(s)" (see image).
   Always sign in pen on the seller line and never sign in the dealer section.
3. Print (don't sign) your name on the front of the title where it reads "Printed Name of Seller(s)".
   Always include any and all middle names or initials that are used in the owner section.

How to get a duplicate Virginia title

The process for getting a duplicate or replacement Virginia title is fairly simple. If the vehicle was last titled in a state other than Virginia you must apply for a duplicate title in the previous state. The registered owner should do the following:

1. Order a new title online through Virginia's myDMV
2. If the title has a lien, complete the Application for Supplemental Lien and Transfer Liens or Replacement and Substitute Titles.
3. Bring your duplicate title application to the local DMV, Mail your application and processing fee to the VA division of motor vehicles at:

   
   Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
   P.O. Box 27412
   Richmond, Virginia, 23269
   

4. Please note that there may be a waiting period before a duplicate title can be issued and the cost is $10.00.

How to get rid of an abandoned vehicle in Virginia

Getting rid of an abandoned vehicle in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia

1. To have an abandoned vehicle removed from your private property, you must first use the 17-digit VIN number to locate the last registered owner and/or lienholder. You must begin the Abandoned Vehicle Process (AVP) at your local DMV with a $25.00 fee.
   
2. The DMV will inform the last registered owner and/or lienholder via certified mail that they have (15) fifteen days to remove the vehicle.
   
3. If the owners/lienholders of the abandoned vehicle fail to remove the vehicle in the allotted time frame, you may post a (21) twenty-one day long intent to auction the vehicle through the DMV website. After the posting period ends, you apply for the title the vehicle, sell it, or have it demolished.

Frequent questions we get in Virginia

Can I sell you my car or truck in Virginia if I don’t have the title?

Sorry, we would love to, but in most cases we can’t. Not many of our VA buyers are currently buying vehicles without a title. As the legal owner you’ll need to obtain a valid title before you can sell the vehicle to us, or to anyone else. Let us know if you need help with that process!

What if my title doesn’t look like the one pictured?

Virginia often changes their title documents from year to year. If you have questions about your specific title, please contact your Virginia DMV.

Do I need to turn in my license plates?

Yes, unless you are transferring the plates to a new vehicle. You can return the plates to your local DMV office.

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 local DMV that you have sold the vehicle. You can contact them with any additional questions or concerns about the transfer of your title.

We buy more junk cars in Virginia than anyone

When you’re looking to bring your junk cars down out of the mountains or the Shenandoah Valley to sell it, we’re the people to turn to. We’ll give you the money that you deserve for your clunker with no second questions asked. Reach out to us today and sell your junker!

• "I was in a bumper-to-bumper accident a few years ago. It didn't cause any serious damage, but the vehicle had a realignment as well as having a new ignition system and battery installed. Two of the tires are relatively new, and one is deflated. The car itself will run just fine, but it may require a few tune ups."

• "I hit a guardrail and messed up the bumper and the wheel well. One headlight is dangling, and the wheel well rubs against the tire. It will start, but the battery needs to be charged. It has not been used for nine months."

• "The engine had the knock of death sound. The top half was replaced but not lowered. Some pieces may be missing for repairs on the van that I also want to be junked. The battery and starter are inside of the cab but not installed. It hasn't been turned on in over three years, but it was still running before it was parked. The battery isn't in it, so it obviously won't turn on right now."

• "It's a good car, but I can't drive it because I need a new rack and pinion on it. I'm junking it because I can't get it fixed. The labor costs to get it done are too high. "

• "The vehicle has minor dents and one rear small window is removed. With some work, the car should be good to go, but I'm not wanting to put any more cash into it."

• "The only thing keeping the car from running is a wiring harness. The harness was broken today when the tire failed, and it ran great for 70 miles after that, but then the battery died. It only has 117,000 miles on it. "