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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 Jacksonville. We pick up across the largest city in the lower 48 by area.

Jacksonville covers more land area than any city in the contiguous U.S. — and our pickup radius covers all of it, plus the surrounding metro from Orange Park to Fernandina. Florida heat, humidity, hurricane risk, coastal salt, and Naval Station Mayport's military rotation all shape what we see at pickup. Free tow, instant offer in 90 seconds.

Jacksonville coverage

We come to you18+ Jacksonville neighborhoods, free tow.

We pick up across Jacksonville and the surrounding metro — Orange Park, Fleming Island, St. Augustine, Fernandina Beach. Most pickups same-day or next-day.

Downtown
Riverside
Avondale
San Marco
Springfield
Eastside
Northside
Westside
Arlington
Mandarin
Beaches
Atlantic Beach
Neptune Beach
Jacksonville Beach
Ponte Vedra
Southside
Baymeadows
Argyle Forest
Plus surrounding metro
Orange Park·Fleming Island·St. Augustine·Fernandina Beach·Yulee·Middleburg·Macclenny·Green Cove Springs
How it works

Sell your junk car in Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville

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

Jacksonville pricing

Recent Jacksonville-area payouts

Representative offers across the JAX metro, calibrated to our ledger medians by make and condition. Trucks and SUVs pay above national medians; sedans run on par; coastal cars take a small body-condition discount; flood-titled vehicles take the salvage discount.

VehiclePaid
2008 Ford F-150$1,420
2010 Honda Civic$580
2012 Toyota Tundra$1,640
2007 Chevy Tahoe$1,180
2014 Honda Pilot$985
2009 Nissan Altima$285
2011 Toyota Camry$745
2013 Toyota Tacoma$2,140
Local wear & tear

Why Jacksonville cars age out faster

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

Coastal salt corrosion

Cars in Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Jax Beach, Mayport see steady salt-laden air. Brake lines, fuel lines, exhaust components corrode 5-10 years earlier than inland equivalents.

Hurricane and flood damage

Matthew, Irma, Ian, Milton — recurring storm events total cars across the metro. Insurance often totals older cars after even moderate water exposure. We buy at the salvage discount.

Florida heat and humidity

100°F summers and Atlantic humidity work overtime on AC compressors, batteries, and rubber seals. AC repair quotes that exceed $2,000 are common; often the death-knell for an older car.

Sprawl miles

Jacksonville's the largest US city by area. Commutes from Yulee or Middleburg to downtown can run 30+ miles each way. By year 10 most JAX cars hit 180k+ miles.

Truck-heavy fleet

Like most Florida and Texas metros, JAX skews toward pickups. Truck-specific wear (transmissions, suspensions) is common in our pickup queue.

Catalytic converter theft

Cat theft surged in JAX 2021-2023, especially on Toyota trucks in apartment lots and beach-area parking. Cars at pickup with cut cats are still buyable, with the offer reflecting the missing converter.

The Florida coastal and storm pattern

Jacksonville sits in the Atlantic hurricane corridor. Matthew (2016), Irma (2017), Ian (2022), and Milton (2024) each pushed flood and wind damage through the metro. Coastal neighborhoods (Atlantic Beach, Neptune Beach, Mayport) see steady salt-air corrosion that ages chassis components 5-10 years earlier than inland equivalents.

Practically, we buy hurricane and flood vehicles routinely. The offer reflects the salvage status (typically 20-30% below clean-title equivalent), but the cat is intact, the body recyclable, and depending on water depth, the engine often still runs. Bring whatever paperwork you have — insurance settlement, salvage title — and we'll work with it.

Naval Station Mayport and the truck-heavy mix

Naval Station Mayport rotates personnel in and out, similar to how Joint Base SA shapes that market. Service members PCS in, buy a daily driver, then sell or scrap before their next assignment. We see plenty of well-maintained 3-7 year-old vehicles from rotation cycles.

Florida's truck-heavy fleet shows up in Jacksonville too. F-150s, Silverados, Tundras, Tacomas dominate the pickup mix. About 35% of our JAX pickups are trucks or large SUVs versus a national average closer to 25%. Trucks pay better here because of body weight, cat content, and parts demand.

Common situations

Common Jacksonville sell-your-car situations

The scenarios we run into most often across Jacksonville. 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
Hurricane-flooded car from a recent storm

Routine JAX pickup. Bring insurance settlement letter or salvage title and we'll work with it. The offer reflects the salvage status but it's a real number.

Scenario
Naval rotation — selling before PCS

Mayport personnel PCS regularly; we move quickly, handle the FL paperwork, pay before you ship out. Bring title and orders.

Scenario
Coastal corrosion finally took out the brake system

Beach-area cars eventually have brake or fuel lines corrode through. We buy as a non-runner; the rest of the car still has value.

Scenario
Truck with a blown transmission

Common at year 10+. Engine and frame usually fine; transmission gone. We buy at non-runner pricing for the powertrain, full value for body, cat, bed.

Scenario
Cat stolen from beach-area parking

Common on Tundras, Tacomas, Sequoias overnight. We still buy. Offer drops because the cat's gone, but you're not penalized twice.

Jacksonville rules

Title and paperwork in Florida

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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Jacksonville FAQ

Common questions, Jacksonville edition

The short answers. Tap any to see the rest.

Do you buy junk cars that don't run in Jacksonville?
Yes — most of the cars we buy in Jacksonvilledon’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 Jacksonville?
Yes. Free pickup across Jacksonville and surrounding areas including Orange Park, Fleming Island, St. Augustine. 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 Jacksonville?
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.
Do you buy hurricane-flooded vehicles?
Yes — JAX has had recurring named storms total cars (Matthew, Irma, Ian, Milton). Bring whatever paperwork you have (insurance settlement, salvage title) and we'll work with it.
Do you buy from active-duty military at Naval Station Mayport?
Yes — military rotations are common JAX pickups. We move quickly, handle the FL paperwork, and pay before you ship out. Bring title and orders.
How much can I get for a beach-area car with salt rust?
Coastal corrosion drops body-panel value but doesn't tank the offer. Most coastal JAX sedans land $400-$1,000 depending on year and drivetrain; trucks $1,200-$2,000.
Do you handle the FL title transfer through the Tax Collector?
Yes. We complete the FL paperwork on our end. You sign at pickup; we file. For paper-title issues (Florida is an electronic-title state, so paper duplicates take longer), we can wait or work with what you have.
How fast is pickup across the JAX metro?
Most Duval County ZIPs get same-day or next-day pickup. Beaches and Northside: typically 24 hours. Far metro (Yulee, Middleburg, St. Augustine) usually 24-48 hours.
Will you buy from estate or inherited situations?
Yes. Bring executor paperwork or surrogate's order and we'll work with it. Lapsed Florida registration doesn't affect our offer.
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