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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
Montana purchase data

Top vehicles we buy in Montana

From our online purchase ledger — what's coming through the funnel right now in Montana, 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.Toyota
  3. 3.Chevy
  4. 4.Subaru
  5. 5.Jeep
Condition at pickup
Average vehicle year
2005
Runs and drives
27.3%
Glass & lights intact
68.2%
Free of dents
53.0%

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.

Mountains, plains, and brutal winters — long tows and working trucks.

Montana's mix of mountain passes, prairie, and severe winters shapes a working-fleet truck market. Long pickup distances, sub-zero cold-starts, and chip-sealed rural roads age cars on a hard schedule. We coordinate Montana pickups carefully — call to confirm rural coverage before scheduling.

Altitude and mountain-road wear in Montana

Montana's elevation puts engines under chronic mild stress. Turbo motors run leaner; naturally-aspirated engines lose noticeable power; AC compressors cycle harder. By year 10, mountain-west cars show altitude-specific wear that doesn't match flat-state fleets.

Mountain road grades and rough chip-seal age suspensions, brakes, and alignment faster than freeway-driven cars. Spring-thaw potholes punish struts and CV joints across the metro and rural corridors alike.

Snow country and the working-truck fleet

Montana DOT typically uses sand more than salt — body rust is far less aggressive than the Midwest pattern, but mountain plowing creates undercarriage abrasion. Most Montana cars retain better body condition than salt-belt cars at the same age.

Truck-heavy fleet leans into snow capability. F-150s, Silverados, Tacomas, and Subarus dominate. Cars routinely hit 200,000+ miles before retirement — northern fleets stretch service life longer than coastal averages.

Montana coverage

Cities we serve across Montana

Free pickup in every Montana ZIP code — 5+ cities and growing.

BillingsMissoulaGreat FallsBozeman
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How it works

Sell your junk car in Montana 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 Montana

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

Montana wear & tear

Why cars age out faster in Montana

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

Altitude stress

High-elevation engines work harder. Year 10+ shows altitude-specific wear.

Mountain-road suspension wear

Steep grades, rough roads age suspensions faster than flat-state cars.

Sand and snow

Montana DOT uses sand more than salt. Less body rust, more undercarriage abrasion.

Subaru head-gasket prevalence

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

Catalytic converter theft

Montana cat-sale rules tightened recently. Cut cats: offer drops $300-$500.

Montana pricing

What Montana junk cars actually pay

Pricing across Montana tracks our mountain-west ledger: trucks and 4WDs pay strongest ($1,200-$2,400 typical), Subarus with head-gasket failures trade closer to median ($400-$700), and high-mile sedans near scrap ($300-$600).

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Montana rules

Title and paperwork in Montana

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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— Thomas Feeny
Montana FAQ

Common questions, Montana edition

The short answers. Tap any to see the rest.

How much can I get for a junk car in Montana?
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 Montana?
Yes — free pickup across Montana, including Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, and the surrounding metros. Most pickups are same-day or next-day.
Can I sell my car in Montana 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 Montana?
Yes. Most of the cars we buy in Montana don’t run. Free tow either way. More on selling a non-running car →
Will you buy a Subaru with blown head gasket in Montana?
Yes — mountain-west staple.
Will you buy trucks with high mileage?
Yes — Montana norm. We don't penalize for mileage.
Do you cover the rural mountain counties?
Yes — including the ones most national buyers skip. Major mountain snow may delay 24 hours.
Catalytic converter was stolen?
Yes — offer reduced $300-$500.
Do I need the title?
Strongly preferred. Montana replacement titles are typically $5-$25 through the state DMV.
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