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  • Running or not — with or without a title
  • Cash or check at pickup. No haggling.
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$400
Average payout (nationwide, all-time)
$1,090
Top 10% payout
42,000+
Cars purchased to date

Cash for junk cars in Van Nuys. CA cat law, salt-air on the coast, mild winters — we cover it.

Van Nuys runs the California wear cycle: mild winters, year-round UV, coastal salt-air corrosion in some areas, and the country's strictest catalytic-converter sale law. We pay cash and tow free across Van Nuys and the surrounding California metro.

How it works

Sell your junk car in Van Nuys in 3 steps

Same process whether you're selling a Civic in Hyde Park or a flooded F-150 — fast, free pickup, paid at the gate.

01
Tell us about your car

Year, make, model, ZIP. Takes about 90 seconds on your phone.

02
Get your instant offer

A firm number, not a guess. What you see in the offer is what we pay at pickup.

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Free pickup in Van Nuys

Pick a time. Our partner tows for free. Cash or check at pickup.

Van Nuys pricing

What Van Nuys junk cars actually pay

Pricing across Van Nuys tracks our California ledger medians, with cat-cut cars trading below national averages. Working trucks pay strongest ($1,000-$2,200 typical), AC-dead commuters trade closer to median ($500-$900), and salt-air rusted bodies near scrap ($300-$600). Get an instant offer for your specific car.

Local wear & tear

Why Van Nuys cars age out faster

We've bought thousands of cars across Van Nuys — here's the local pattern we see year after year.

CA SB 1087 cat law

Strict cat-sale documentation. Without a catalytic converter, the offer is reduced. We still buy the car.

Salt-air corrosion (coastal)

Coastal proximity corrodes brake lines, hardware, electrical at year 8-10.

UV and rubber wear

Year-round CA sun ages paint, dashboards, rubber seals.

AC compressor failure

Year 8-10 standard. Big repair bills push junk-out decisions.

Catalytic converter theft

CA cat-theft rates among highest in U.S.

California cat law and the local junk-car market

California's catalytic converter sale law (SB 1087, 2023) is among the strictest in the country. Documented cores are valuable; cars with stolen cats see offer drops in the $400-$700 range — significantly below national averages because the resale path is harder. We still buy them.

Van Nuys's wear pattern depends on proximity to the coast. Salt-air corrodes brake lines, undercarriage hardware, and electrical connectors at year 8-10 for cars within a mile of the ocean. Inland cars age more on AC, electronics, and high mileage.

Working-fleet mileage and the CA AC/electronics cycle

California fleets typically have lower body-rust pressure than salt-belt states but higher AC/electrical wear from year-round UV and humid coastal microclimates. Camrys, Civics, F-150s, and Tacomas with 200,000+ miles aren't unusual. We don't penalize for high mileage.

Long-park failures (sat-for-months cars) and rideshare/delivery wear (250k+ ex-rideshare cars) round out the typical Van Nuys junk-car profile.

Common situations

Common Van Nuys sell-your-car situations

The scenarios we run into most often across Van Nuys. If your situation isn't here, it's almost certainly something we've seen — submit an offer and tell us what's going on.

Scenario
Cat got stolen

We still buy. The offer reflects the missing converter.

Scenario
Salt-air rusted commuter

Coastal Van Nuys norm. We pay parts value.

Scenario
AC died at year 10

Standard CA scenario.

Scenario
Ex-rideshare with 250k+

We don't penalize for mileage.

Van Nuys rules

Title and paperwork in California

Most states require the title signed at sale. If you've lost yours, your DMV will issue a replacement (typically $5-$50, 1-2 weeks). For non-running vehicles, the buyer often needs to coordinate the title transfer separately from pickup. Tell us your situation up front and we'll walk you through it.

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Van Nuys FAQ

Common questions, Van Nuys edition

The short answers. Tap any to see the rest.

Do you buy junk cars that don't run in Van Nuys?
Yes — most of the cars we buy in Van Nuysdon’t run. Engine seized, transmission gone, electrical issues, no battery — none of it’s a problem. We tow free either way. More on selling a non-running car →
Is pickup really free in Van Nuys?
Yes. Free pickup across Van Nuys and surrounding areas including Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose. Same-day or next-day in most ZIP codes. The number you see in the offer is what you get paid — no hidden tow fee.
How do I get paid?
Cash or check at pickup, your choice. Most sellers prefer the check — easier to deposit, paper trail. Either way, you get paid before the car leaves.
How do you decide what my car is worth?
Year, make, model, condition, and what comparable vehicles in your region have sold for over the last few months. We pull from 42,000+ historical purchases plus current scrap-metal prices. The offer you see is the number we’ll pay at pickup — no bait-and-switch. More on what your junk car is worth →
Are you open on Sundays in Van Nuys?
You can get an offer online any time, including Sundays. Phone support runs seven days a week, with same-day pickup options when our partner’s available.
Catalytic converter was stolen — will you still buy?
You may see a reduced offer without a catalytic converter present, but we still buy. The exact figure on your offer accounts for it.
Will you buy with a failed AC system in Van Nuys?
Yes — pricing calibrated for AC-dead cars.
Will you buy ex-rideshare cars with 250k+ mi?
Yes — California norm. We don't penalize for mileage.
How fast is pickup in Van Nuys?
Most Van Nuys ZIPs same-day or next-day.
Do I need the title?
Strongly preferred. CA DMV replacement titles about $23.
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