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  • Running or not — with or without a title
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$400
Average payout (nationwide, all-time)
$1,090
Top 10% payout
42,000+
Cars purchased to date
Louisiana purchase data

Top vehicles we buy in Louisiana

From our online purchase ledger — what's coming through the funnel right now in Louisiana, what those cars look like at pickup, and which makes hit our scales most often. Across 12+ years we've purchased 42,000+ vehicles company-wide.

Most-purchased makes
  1. 1.Ford
  2. 2.Chevy
  3. 3.Toyota
  4. 4.Honda
  5. 5.Nissan
Most-bought year/make/model
  1. 1.2006 Toyota Avalon
  2. 2.2015 Chevy Cruze
  3. 3.2005 Honda Accord
  4. 4.2010 Toyota Prius
Condition at pickup
Average vehicle year
2008
Runs and drives
30.7%
Glass & lights intact
78.0%
Free of dents
57.5%

Composition data drawn from our online purchase ledger (Aug 2023–present). Lifetime company volume is 42,000+vehicles across 12+ years. We don’t fabricate stats — if a state is too sparse to display, this section is hidden rather than padded.

Gulf humidity, hurricane-flood salvage, and a French-Cajun working fleet.

Louisiana's heat, humidity, and hurricane-flood history shape a vehicle market unlike any other state. Storm-flooded cars cycle through every season; salt-air on the coast corrodes brake lines fast; and Spanish/French-speaking sellers are common in the south parishes. We pay cash and tow free statewide.

Humidity and UV define the Louisiana wear pattern

Louisiana's climate combines summer humidity with year-round UV. AC compressors fail at year 8-10, rubber seals and gaskets dry-rot, paint oxidizes, and dashboards crack on cars more than a decade old. The drivetrain side typically outlives AC and electronics — engines and transmissions stay normal long after a car is "done" by AC and dashboard standards.

Without salt-belt road salt, body rust is rare statewide. Coastal counties see salt-air corrosion that mimics it (brake lines, undercarriage hardware, electrical connectors), but the inland pattern is heat-driven: AC repair costs, electronic failures, and high mileage rather than mechanical death.

Working-fleet mileage and the no-salt advantage

Louisiana fleets stretch service life on body condition longer than salt-belt averages. Camrys, Civics, F-150s, and Silverados routinely hit 250,000+ miles before retirement. We don't penalize for high mileage on Louisiana pickups — drivetrain status and AC/electrical condition drive the offer.

Catalytic-converter theft is a real factor across the South. Cars with stolen cats see offer drops in the $300-$500 range; we still buy.

Louisiana coverage

Cities we serve across Louisiana

Free pickup in every Louisiana ZIP code — 6+ cities and growing.

New OrleansBaton RougeShreveportLafayetteMetairie
Baton RougeLafayetteMetairieNew OrleansPort AllenShreveport
How it works

Sell your junk car in Louisiana in 3 steps

Our process is the same statewide — same offer logic, same free pickup, same payout at the gate.

01
Tell us about your car

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

02
Lock in your offer

A locked-in number, not a guess. The figure on the offer is what we pay at pickup.

03
Free pickup across Louisiana

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

Louisiana wear & tear

Why cars age out faster in Louisiana

We've bought thousands of cars across Louisiana — here's the local pattern that drives most junk-out decisions.

Heat and humidity

Summer humidity + UV degrade AC, rubber, paint on a predictable timeline.

AC compressor failure

Year 8-10 standard. Repair quotes that exceed $2,000 are common death-knells.

UV degradation

Year-round sun destroys paint, dashboards, rubber seals.

Salt-air on the coast

Coastal counties see brake-line and hardware corrosion at year 8-10.

Catalytic converter theft

Louisiana cat-theft enforcement varied. Cut cats: offer drops $300-$500.

Louisiana pricing

What Louisiana junk cars actually pay

Pricing across Louisiana tracks our sun-belt ledger: working trucks pay strongest ($1,000-$2,200 typical), AC-dead daily commuters trade closer to median ($500-$900), and won't-start sit-too-long cars settle near scrap ($300-$600). Coastal salt-air rust on year 10+ cars trades slightly below inland equivalents.

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Louisiana rules

Title and paperwork in Louisiana

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

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

“Transaction was super easy. Received detailed directions about the process. Was kept abreast of when driver would arrive. Driver was courteous - Checked vin number. Exchanged car title and keys and in return gave me check.”

— Elizabeth Sonneborn

“Very fast process and satisfied with my offer.”

— Khamis Syasmouth
Louisiana FAQ

Common questions, Louisiana edition

The short answers. Tap any to see the rest.

How much can I get for a junk car in Louisiana?
Across our full ledger, the average payout is $400 with the top 10% landing around $1,090. The actual number for your car depends on year, make, model, condition, and the catalytic converter. Get a real offer in about 90 seconds — no obligation.
Will you tow my car for free in Louisiana?
Yes — free pickup across Louisiana, including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, and the surrounding metros. Most pickups are same-day or next-day.
Can I sell my car in Louisiana without the title?
Sometimes — title rules vary, but we have options for sellers without titles in many cases. Tell us your situation and we'll walk you through it. More on selling without a title →
Do you buy non-running cars in Louisiana?
Yes. Most of the cars we buy in Louisiana don’t run. Free tow either way. More on selling a non-running car →
Will you buy with a failed AC system in Louisiana?
Yes — the dominant junk-out pattern statewide. Pricing is calibrated for AC-dead cars.
Will you buy cars with high mileage?
Yes — Louisiana cars routinely hit 250k+. We don't penalize for mileage.
Do you cover coastal counties with salt-air rust?
Yes — salt-air corrosion is part of the Louisiana wear cycle. Body has parts value either way.
Catalytic converter was stolen?
Yes — offer reduced $300-$500. Still buyable.
Do I need the title?
Strongly preferred. Louisiana replacement titles are typically $5-$25 through the state DMV.
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