Recent2009 Hyundai Sonata · Tampa, FL · $400

Sell your junk car in Tampa, FL

Free pickup across Tampa and the rest of the metro. Instant offer in about 90 seconds. Cash or check on the spot.

  • Free tow anywhere in greater Tampa
  • Running or not — with or without a title
  • Cash or check at pickup. No haggling.
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Year, make, ZIP — that’s all we need to start.

No obligation · Free pickup · Paid at pickup
$400
Average payout (nationwide, all-time)
$1,090
Top 10% payout
42,000+
Cars purchased to date

165 parks, 2,200 acres of beaches — and a lot of cars that have seen one too many summers.

Tampa Bay's a beautiful place to live and a hard place to own a 12-year-old car. We've been buying junk vehicles across the metro for years — from Bayshore to Brandon, Ybor to Wesley Chapel — and we know exactly how Tampa weather and Tampa commutes age a car out. Free pickup anywhere in the greater Tampa Bay area. Cash or check at the gate.

Tampa coverage

We come to you10+ Tampa neighborhoods, free tow.

We pick up across Tampa and the surrounding metro — St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon, Riverview. Most pickups same-day or next-day.

Seminole Heights
Bayshore
Davis Islands
Westshore
Ybor City
Carrollwood
Channelside
South Tampa
Lutz
Town 'n' Country
Plus surrounding metro
St. Petersburg·Clearwater·Brandon·Riverview·Wesley Chapel·Largo·Plant City
How it works

Sell your junk car in Tampa 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.

03
Free pickup in Tampa

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

Local wear & tear

Why Tampa cars end up as junk

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

Humidity

Year-round humidity averages around 75%. Rubber gaskets dry out and crack, electrical connectors corrode under the hood, and interior plastics warp faster than anywhere outside the Gulf Coast.

Sun exposure

Tampa gets about 246 sunny days a year. UV cooks paint, dries headlight lenses opaque, and degrades interior leather and dash plastics — the cosmetic damage adds up to a lower trade-in value long before the engine gives out.

Salt air

Anywhere within a few miles of the bay or Gulf — Davis Islands, Westshore, the beaches — gets a steady dose of salt-laden air. Brake lines, fuel lines, and undercarriage components corrode faster on coastal cars than inland equivalents.

Hurricane season

June through November brings flooding risk every year. Even a foot of standing water destroys ECUs, soaks wiring harnesses, and ruins brake systems — and flood-titled cars can't be sold through traditional channels.

Bay-area commutes

Tampa's growth has stretched commutes from Lutz, Wesley Chapel, and Riverview into 30-50 mile daily drives. Stop-and-go I-275 traffic wears transmissions and brake pads at twice the rate of open-road driving.

Tampa 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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Trusted by sellers

Verified Google reviews. Sample below — see all 405+ reviews.

Easy to deal with. I like that the allowed me to change the schedule without a problem and then the tow truck driver worked with me for a best picking up location. I will definitely use their services again.

Jose Martin

Helped me get rid of the thing !

Emile Cola
Tampa FAQ

Common questions, Tampa edition

The short answers. Tap any to see the rest.

Do you buy junk cars that don't run in Tampa?
Yes — most of the cars we buy in Tampadon’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 Tampa?
Yes. Free pickup across Tampa and surrounding areas including St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon. 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 Tampa?
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.
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