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Sell your junk car in Metairie, LA

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

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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

Cash for junk cars in Metairie. Humid heat, no salt, AC-and-electrical wear — we cover it.

Metairie runs the Southern wear cycle: humid summers, year-round UV, mild winters. AC compressors and rubber components fail predictably; body rust is rare. We pay cash and tow free across Metairie and the surrounding Louisiana metro.

How it works

Sell your junk car in Metairie 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.

Tell us about your car

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

Get your instant offer

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

Free pickup in Metairie

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

Metairie pricing

What Metairie junk cars actually pay

Pricing across Metairie tracks our Louisiana ledger medians: 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). Get an instant offer for your specific car — the number you see is the number we pay.

Local wear & tear

Why Metairie cars age out faster

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

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.

No salt, drivetrain-first wear

Body lasts longer; drivetrain and electronics fail first.

Catalytic converter theft

Louisiana cat-theft enforcement varied. Without a catalytic converter, the offer is reduced. We still buy the car.

Humidity and UV define the Metairie wear pattern

Metairie'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. 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. Most Metairie junk-car offers are limited by AC repair costs, electronic failures, and high mileage rather than mechanical death. Louisiana salvage yards see this pattern repeated across thousands of cars per year.

Working-fleet mileage and the no-salt advantage

Metairie-area 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 — drivetrain status and AC/electrical condition drive the offer.

Catalytic-converter theft is a real factor across the South. cars without a catalytic converter see a reduced offer. we still buy.

Common situations

Common Metairie sell-your-car situations

The scenarios we run into most often across Metairie. 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

AC died at year 10

Standard Metairie scenario. We don't penalize beyond market.

Scenario

Working high-mile truck

Bread-and-butter. Drivetrain still strong, body still solid.

Scenario

Won't start, sat for months

Quote based on condition assessment.

Scenario

Cat got stolen

We still buy. The offer reflects the missing converter.

Metairie 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

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

“Outstanding. Staff person who picked up vehicle was polite snd professional. I was paid a GREAT cash offer for a broken down 1995 Ford Ranger. Took less than 30 minutes to settle and tow away.”

— David Opinion

“Fair price, super easy. Great communication and prompt, friendly pickup.”

— John Turnage

Metairie FAQ

Common questions, Metairie edition

The short answers. Tap any to see the rest.

Do you buy junk cars that don't run in Metairie?

Yes — most of the cars we buy in Metairiedon’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 Metairie?

Yes. Free pickup across Metairie and surrounding areas including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport. 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 Metairie?

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.

Will you buy with a failed AC system in Metairie?

Yes — common Metairie scenario. 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.

How fast is pickup in Metairie?

Most Metairie ZIPs same-day or next-day.

Catalytic converter was stolen?

You may see a reduced offer without a catalytic converter present, but we still buy. The exact figure on your offer accounts for it.

Do I need the title?

Strongly preferred. Louisiana replacement titles are typically $5-$25 through the state DMV.

Other Louisiana cities we serve

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