Cash Auto Salvage
Get an offer
About 5 minutes total

How it works — 4 steps to cash for your car

Submit details, get a real offer, schedule free pickup, get paid at the gate. The number you see is what we pay. No haggling. No hidden fees.

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42,000+
Cars purchased to date
$400
Average payout
$1,090
Top 10% payout
The process

4 steps. About 5 minutes of your time.

Same flow whether you're selling a Civic in Brooklyn, an F-150 in Dallas, or a flooded Camry in Tampa.

Step 01
Tell us about your car

About 90 seconds on your phone.

Year, make, model, ZIP. We ask about condition (does it run, key, title, body damage), the catalytic converter, and any major component issues. Photos help but aren't required for an initial offer.

Step 02
Get your instant offer

A firm figure, not a guess.

Our system calculates an offer using year/make/model, condition data you submitted, your region's recent comparable sales from our 42,000+ purchase ledger, and current scrap-metal prices. The number you see is the number we'll pay — we don't lowball you at pickup.

Step 03
Schedule free pickup

Same-day or next-day in most metros.

Pick a window that works for you. Our partner tow operator coordinates the pickup — they're licensed and insured, and the tow is included in the offer (no hidden fees). Same-day or next-day is standard in metro ZIPs; rural areas typically 1-3 business days.

Step 04
Get paid at pickup

Cash or check, your choice.

When the tow driver arrives, they verify the car matches the description, you sign the title (we coordinate notary if your state requires one), and you get paid before the car leaves. Most sellers prefer the check — easier to deposit, paper trail.

What's included

Free pickup. Free paperwork. No hidden fees.

The offer covers everything. We don't add tow fees, paperwork fees, or service charges at pickup.

Free tow within coverage

Lower 48 + DC; Alaska and Hawaii by region. The number you see in the offer is what gets paid — tow is built in.

Title paperwork support

We coordinate DMV forms for missing titles, mobile notary if your state requires one, and lien-release walkthrough.

Cash or check at pickup

Your choice. Most sellers pick the check — easier to deposit, paper trail.

Same-day in most metros

Pickup typically within 24 hours of accepted offer in metro ZIPs; 1-3 business days in rural areas.

Licensed tow operators

We work with licensed, insured local tow partners — they handle the actual pickup.

Honest revision policy

Offer is locked unless the car is materially different from what was described. We document everything.

What we don’t do

The junk-car industry has a reputation problem, and most of it comes down to bait-and-switch behavior at pickup. Here’s what we explicitly don’t do:

  • We don’t lowball at pickup.The offer number is binding unless the car is materially different from what was described. “The engine sounds rough so we’re paying $200 less” isn’t a thing that happens with us.
  • We don’t add tow fees.Tow is included. Period. If a buyer tells you the offer is $X but they need to deduct $Y for tow, they’re not us.
  • We don’t buy with a fake bill of sale. Every transaction has real, signed paperwork. State DMV paperwork. Notarized when your state requires it. No “just sign the keys over and we’ll handle everything later.”
  • We don’t sell your data.The information you submit is used to generate your offer, route the pickup, and follow up if you didn’t accept. It doesn’t get sold to lead-buying companies.

Read our full breakdown on junkyard scams to avoid if you want the complete picture before submitting anywhere.

Common questions

What people ask before submitting

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How long does the whole process actually take?
About 5 minutes of your time, spread across 1-3 days. The 90-second offer is just the first step. Pickup is the variable — same-day in metro ZIPs, 1-3 business days in rural areas.
What information do I need to get an offer?
Year, make, model, mileage (approximate is fine), ZIP code, and a few questions about condition: does the car run, do you have the key, is the catalytic converter intact, any obvious body damage. That’s it. The form takes 90 seconds.
Will you really pay the offer amount, or do you lowball at pickup?
We pay the offer. Period. The exception: if the car is materially different from what was described — for example, the engine was described as “runs” but it’s actually seized, or the catalytic converter was described as intact but it’s missing — the offer can be revised. We document everything. Lowballing healthy deals is bad for repeat business and we don’t do it.
What if I don't have the title?
Often workable. Lost titles get replaced through your state DMV ($5-$50, 1-2 weeks). Inherited cars need court papers. Cars without any title (bought without one) sometimes need a bonded title. Read our full guide on selling without a title →
Do I have to be there for pickup?
Not always. If the car is at your home and you can leave the keys in a known spot (or with a neighbor), and the title is signed and ready for the driver, we can complete pickup without you on site. We’ll coordinate the specifics when you accept the offer.
How fast can you actually pick up?
In most metros, same-day or next-day. Rural areas 1-3 business days. Alaska and Hawaii are call-to-confirm by region. Major weather events can delay 24-48 hours; we’ll communicate before you accept.
Are there any hidden fees?
No. The offer number is what you get paid. Tow is free. Title paperwork support (DMV form lookup, mobile-notary coordination if your state requires one) is included. We don’t deduct anything at pickup unless the car is materially different from what was described.

Now you know how it works. Try it.

Real offer in 90 seconds. Free pickup. Cash or check at pickup.

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