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Sell your junk car in Minneapolis, MN

Free pickup across Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis. Brutal winters, salt-belt rust, university workforce — we cover the whole Twin Cities.

Minneapolis runs the country's most aggressive winter-weather wear cycle. MnDOT salt, sub-zero cold-starts, and 4-month plowing seasons age cars on a punishing timeline. We pay cash and tow free across the Twin Cities — yes, in February.

Minneapolis coverage

We come to you17+ Minneapolis neighborhoods, free tow.

We pick up across Minneapolis and the surrounding metro — Saint Paul, Bloomington, Edina, Minnetonka. Most pickups same-day or next-day.

Downtown

North Loop

Uptown

Northeast

Loring Park

Lyn-Lake

Linden Hills

Whittier

Powderhorn

Phillips

Cedar-Riverside

Como

Marcy-Holmes

Prospect Park

Longfellow

Nokomis

Kingfield

Plus surrounding metro

Saint Paul·Bloomington·Edina·Minnetonka·Plymouth·Maple Grove·Eagan·Eden Prairie·Burnsville·Roseville·Apple Valley

How it works

Sell your junk car in Minneapolis 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 Minneapolis

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

Minneapolis pricing

Recent Minneapolis-area payouts

Representative offers across the Twin Cities, calibrated to our ledger medians. Subarus and trucks (snow mainstays) hold value; salt-rotted bodies trade closer to scrap.

Vehicle	Condition	Area	Paid
2008 Subaru Outback	Bad head gasket	Northeast	$485
2010 Ford F-150	Frame rust, runs	Maple Grove	$1,180
2009 Honda Civic	Won't start, salt rot	Phillips	$385
2012 Toyota Camry	Runs, AC dead	Linden Hills	$680
2007 Chevy Silverado	Bad transmission	Bloomington	$1,080
2011 Nissan Altima	Cat cut, runs	Powderhorn	$285
2013 Subaru Forester	Engine knock	Saint Paul	$885
2014 Toyota RAV4	Runs and drives	Edina	$1,420

Local wear & tear

Why Minneapolis cars age out faster

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

Salt-belt winters

MnDOT salts heavily Dec-March. Body rust by year 8, frame rust by year 12.

Sub-zero cold-starts

January temps -10°F to -20°F stress batteries, oil, rubber, blocks.

Subaru head-gasket prevalence

Boxer engines fail head gaskets at year 10-12 in cold climate.

MN inspection by region

Some emissions-affected counties drive junk-out decisions on failed cars.

Working-fleet mileage

Northern fleets stretch to 200k+ routinely. We don't penalize.

Catalytic converter theft

Without a catalytic converter, the offer is reduced. We still buy the car.

Minnesota winters and salt-belt rust

MnDOT salts heavily December-March and again on every freezing-rain event. By year 8, most Minneapolis cars show visible undercarriage rust; by year 12, brake-line corrosion and frame issues hit MN inspection thresholds. The Twin Cities body-wear pattern is among the harshest in the country.

Sub-zero January cold-starts (regular -10°F to -20°F) stress batteries, oil, rubber components, and engine blocks. Cracked-block scenarios and dead-batteries-after-a-week-parked are routine Minneapolis junk-car patterns.

University workforce and Twin Cities fleet mix

The University of Minnesota and a deep medical-tech corridor (Mayo, Medtronic, UnitedHealth) drive a stable middle-class commuter fleet. Aged-out academic-area cars typically have clean paint and tired drivetrains.

Truck-heavy fleet leans into snow capability. F-150s, Silverados, and Subarus dominate. Cars routinely hit 200k+ before retirement — northern fleets stretch service life longer than coastal averages.

Common situations

Common Minneapolis sell-your-car situations

The scenarios we run into most often across Minneapolis. 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

Subaru with blown head gasket

Twin Cities staple. We buy.

Scenario

Frame-rotted but runs

Common at year 12+.

Scenario

Cracked block from cold-start

Standard MN scenario.

Scenario

Working high-mile truck

Twin Cities bread-and-butter.

Scenario

Cat got stolen

We still buy. The offer reflects the missing converter.

Minneapolis rules

Title and paperwork in Minnesota

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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Minneapolis FAQ

Common questions, Minneapolis edition

The short answers. Tap any to see the rest.

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

Yes — most of the cars we buy in Minneapolisdon’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 Minneapolis?

Yes. Free pickup across Minneapolis and surrounding areas including Saint Paul, Bloomington, Edina. 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 Minneapolis?

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 a Subaru with blown head gasket?

Yes — Twin Cities staple.

Will you buy frame-rotted cars?

Yes — common at year 12+.

How fast is pickup in Minneapolis?

Most Twin Cities ZIPs same-day or next-day.

Will you do winter pickups?

Yes — year-round. Major snow may delay 24 hours.

Do you cover Saint Paul?

Yes — full Twin Cities metro.

Do I need the title?

Strongly preferred. MN DPS replacement titles about $7.25.

Other Minnesota cities we serve

Bloomington Duluth Rochester Saint Paul St. Cloud St. Paul Twin Cities

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