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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 Portland. Pacific Northwest damp, Subaru-heavy, hybrid-friendly — we know the local fleet.

Portland cars wear differently than dry-climate cars: steady rain, mild winters, hybrid-and-AWD-heavy demand. We pick up across the metro from St. Johns to Hillsboro and across the Columbia into Vancouver, WA, with free flatbed tow.

Portland coverage

We come to you20+ Portland neighborhoods, free tow.

We pick up across Portland and the surrounding metro — Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, Lake Oswego. Most pickups same-day or next-day.

Downtown
Pearl District
NW Portland
Old Town
NE Portland
Alberta Arts
Hawthorne
Belmont
Hollywood
Laurelhurst
Sellwood
St. Johns
Sabin
Concordia
SW Portland
Multnomah Village
Hillsdale
SE Portland
Mt. Tabor
Foster-Powell
Plus surrounding metro
Beaverton·Hillsboro·Tigard·Lake Oswego·Gresham·Milwaukie·Oregon City·Tualatin·Wilsonville·Vancouver, WA
How it works

Sell your junk car in Portland 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.

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Tell us about your car

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

02
Get your instant offer

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

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Free pickup in Portland

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

Portland pricing

Recent Portland-area payouts

Representative offers across the Portland metro, calibrated to our ledger medians by make and condition. Subarus and hybrids pay above national medians; damp-climate electrical issues drop body value modestly; drivetrain side stays normal.

VehiclePaid
2010 Subaru Outback$1,540
2008 Toyota Prius$1,420
2012 Honda CR-V$840
2007 Ford F-150$1,180
2014 Subaru Forester$1,840
2009 Volvo XC70$685
2011 Toyota Camry$540
2006 Honda Civic$420
Local wear & tear

Why Portland cars age out unevenly

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

Rain and electrical issues

Steady damp through fall and winter corrodes connectors, mildews wiring harnesses, rusts brake calipers. Electrical-system failures show up earlier than in dry climates — even though body-panel rust is less aggressive than salt-belt cities.

Tech-industry relocations

Intel, Nike, and the broader Silicon Forest rotate employees. Cars get sold rather than shipped cross-country. We see a steady supply of well-maintained 5-10 year-old vehicles being retired for relocation reasons.

Lower miles, higher age

Many Portland cars hit year 12 with under 90k miles thanks to transit, biking, and remote-work culture. Drivetrain has plenty of life left; body shows damp-climate wear.

Subaru-heavy fleet

PNW market overweights Subarus more than any region in the country. Outbacks, Foresters, Imprezas dominate. Strong regional demand keeps offers high on working examples.

Hilly terrain

Steep grades on the West Hills, Mt. Tabor, and parts of SE/NE Portland wear clutches and brake systems. Manual-trans cars in Portland burn through clutches faster than flat-city equivalents.

Catalytic converter theft

Portland saw a notable cat-theft wave 2021-2023, especially on Toyota Priuses and Honda Elements. Cars at pickup with cut cats: still buyable, with the offer reflecting the missing converter.

Damp-climate wear and the Subaru fleet

Portland's wear pattern mirrors Seattle's. Steady rain through October-May, mild summers, limited road salt — body-panel rust is less aggressive than salt-belt cities, but electrical-system corrosion and undercarriage moisture damage are worse than just about anywhere outside the Pacific Northwest. Damp connectors, mildewed wiring harnesses, rusted brake calipers from sitting in driveway puddles age the chassis faster than the engine.

PNW culture overweights Subarus heavily. Outbacks, Foresters, Imprezas dominate our Portland pickup mix more than any other model line. Working Subarus pay strongly here thanks to regional parts demand. Hybrids — common across the metro — pay above national medians because the cat alone is worth $700-$1,200 on a Prius.

What we pay, and the relocation factor

Across recent Portland purchases, payouts on intact-drivetrain vehicles cluster slightly above national medians thanks to lower mileage and strong PNW demand. Subarus and hybrids run higher than make-medians elsewhere. Cars with electrical issues from years of damp take a small hit but the offer stays meaningful.

Tech-industry relocations (Intel in Hillsboro, Nike in Beaverton, the broader Silicon Forest) generate a steady supply of well-maintained 3-7 year-old vehicles sold before cross-country moves. We move quickly on these and pay competitive offers.

Common situations

Common Portland sell-your-car situations

The scenarios we run into most often across Portland. 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
Tech-worker relocation, can't take the car

Routine Portland pickup. Cars don't follow folks to the next state. We move quickly, handle the OR DMV paperwork, pay before your move.

Scenario
Hybrid with a dead traction battery

Common across Portland. Hybrid battery replacement costs more than the car's market value at year 10+. We buy with dead batteries; the cat keeps the offer meaningful.

Scenario
Subaru with electrical gremlins from years of damp

PNW damp electrical issues are routine. Engine and transmission usually still have value even if the body's accumulated quirks. We buy as-is.

Scenario
Project Subaru that didn't finish

PNW DIY/Subaru culture means lots of partial restorations. We buy. Engine pulled, parts laid out, missing trim — none of it changes the math much.

Scenario
Cat stolen overnight on the street

Common across Portland. We still buy. Offer drops $400-$700 because the cat's gone, but the rest of the car still pays.

Portland rules

Title and paperwork in Oregon

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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Portland FAQ

Common questions, Portland edition

The short answers. Tap any to see the rest.

Do you buy junk cars that don't run in Portland?
Yes — most of the cars we buy in Portlanddon’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 Portland?
Yes. Free pickup across Portland and surrounding areas including Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard. 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 Portland?
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.
Do you buy electric vehicles in Portland?
Generally no. EV battery economics aren't yet competitive with gas-vehicle pipelines. Tesla, Bolt, Leaf — dedicated EV-buyer services will likely pay better than we will.
How much do Subarus pay in Portland?
PNW Subarus pay above national medians thanks to strong regional demand. Working Outbacks and Foresters land $1,200-$2,200 depending on year and condition. Even high-mileage examples pay well.
Will you buy a car with PNW electrical issues?
Yes. Damp-climate electrical failures are routine. Engine and transmission usually still have value even if the body's accumulated quirks.
Do you handle the OR DMV title transfer?
Yes. We complete the OR paperwork on our end. You sign at pickup; we file. For lost titles, replacement runs about $77 — one of the higher state fees.
How fast is pickup in Portland?
Most Portland metro ZIPs get same-day or next-day pickup. Beaverton, Hillsboro, Tigard, Lake Oswego: typically 24 hours. Far metro (Wilsonville, Tualatin, Gresham) usually 24-48. Vancouver, WA across the Columbia is in our radius.
Do you cover Vancouver, WA?
Yes. Vancouver is in our Portland-metro pickup radius despite being across the state line. Title transfer routes through WA DOL; we handle the paperwork either way.
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