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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 Dallas. We pick up across the Metroplex — Oak Cliff to Plano.

Dallas cars wear differently than other Texas metros. Less hurricane risk than Houston, more hail than just about anywhere, sprawl that pushes daily mileage past 75 miles a day, and a fleet that skews trucks-and-SUVs. We buy across the entire Metroplex with free pickup, instant offers in 90 seconds, paid on the spot.

Dallas coverage

We come to you18+ Dallas neighborhoods, free tow.

We pick up across Dallas and the surrounding metro — Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen. Most pickups same-day or next-day.

Downtown
Uptown
Deep Ellum
Bishop Arts
Oak Cliff
M Streets
Lakewood
East Dallas
Lake Highlands
Preston Hollow
Highland Park
University Park
Far North Dallas
Northwest Dallas
Pleasant Grove
South Dallas
Trinity Groves
Design District
Plus surrounding metro
Plano·Frisco·McKinney·Allen·Richardson·Garland·Mesquite·Irving·Carrollton·Lewisville
How it works

Sell your junk car in Dallas 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.

01
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 Dallas

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

Dallas pricing

Recent Dallas-area payouts

Representative offers across DFW, calibrated to our ledger medians by make and condition. Trucks and SUVs pay above national medians; sedans run on par; hail-titled vehicles take a salvage discount but still pay real money.

VehiclePaid
2008 Ford F-150$1,640
2011 Toyota Tundra$1,820
2009 Honda Civic$580
2012 Chevy Tahoe$1,420
2007 Toyota Camry$640
2014 Ram 1500$2,180
2010 Nissan Altima$320
2013 Toyota Highlander$1,140
Local wear & tear

Why Dallas cars age out faster

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

Hail damage

DFW sits in the country's worst hail belt. Spring storms routinely total 10-year-old cars on insurance terms. The hail-totaled aftermarket here is mature; we buy regularly.

Long commutes

Sprawl pushes daily commutes to 60-90 miles. By year 10, most DFW commuter cars hit 200k+ miles. Drivetrains wear earlier than in dense-urban metros, even though the highway miles are easier on transmissions than stop-and-go.

Heat and AC failures

100°F summers stress AC compressors, batteries, and rubber seals. AC repair quotes that exceed $2,000 are common; that's often the death-knell for an older car. The Texas heat finishes a lot of 12-year-old vehicles.

Truck-specific wear

Towing-related transmission failures, suspension wear from load capacity, brake wear from larger curb weight. Our DFW pickup mix sees plenty of trucks where the engine is fine but the transmission is gone.

Tornado debris damage

Severe storms with tornadic activity bring tree-fall and debris damage. Insurance often totals older cars after a single event. We buy them.

Catalytic converter theft

DFW saw a notable cat-theft wave 2021-2023, especially on Tundras, Tacomas, and F-150s. Cars at pickup with cut cats: still buyable, with the offer reflecting the missing converter.

Hail is the dominant Dallas factor

DFW sits in the heart of Tornado Alley's hail belt. Spring and early summer storms routinely produce golf-ball-sized hail; once a decade you get a hail event that totals tens of thousands of cars in a single afternoon. Our pickup queue spikes after every major storm — both insurance-totaled vehicles and uninsured hail damage where the repair quote exceeds the car's market value.

What this means for our pricing: hail-damaged cars pay near normal once the title is transferred. The offer reflects the salvage status (typically 15-25% below clean-title equivalent), but the body panels still recycle, the cat is fine, and the drivetrain is usually unaffected. We buy hail-damaged trucks at the top of the range because the body weight is high and the parts market is deep.

Truck-heavy, sprawl-heavy

Like Houston, the Dallas fleet skews toward full-size pickups — F-150s, Silverados, Tundras, Rams. Roughly 35-40% of our DFW pickups are trucks or large SUVs versus a national average closer to 25%. Trucks pay better than sedans in this market because of body weight, cat content, and parts demand.

The Metroplex sprawl factor adds long highway miles to the wear profile. Commutes from McKinney, Frisco, Allen, or Mesquite to downtown jobs run 60-90 miles a day. By year 10 most DFW commuter cars hit 200,000 miles, well above the national average. High mileage on a clean-running engine isn't a deal-breaker for us; the cat and transmission usually still have value.

Common situations

Common Dallas sell-your-car situations

The scenarios we run into most often across Dallas. 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
Hail-totaled after a spring storm

Routine DFW pickup. If insurance gave you the ACV and let you keep the salvage, we buy the car. The offer reflects the salvage title but it's real money — body panels still recycle, the cat is intact, the drivetrain often still runs.

Scenario
Truck with a blown transmission

Common on F-150s, Silverados, Tundras at year 10+. The engine and frame are usually fine; transmission is gone. We buy at non-runner pricing for the powertrain but full value for body, cat, and bed components.

Scenario
200k-mile commuter that hit a major repair quote

Frisco/McKinney/Allen commuters routinely retire cars at 200k+. The drivetrain and cat usually have value left. We don't penalize for high mileage if the engine still runs.

Scenario
Cat got stolen overnight in your driveway

We still buy. The offer reflects the missing converter.

Scenario
Tornado-damaged after a severe storm

Storm-debris damage that totals an older vehicle is buyable. Insurance settlement paperwork helps speed the title transfer; bring whatever you have.

Dallas rules

Title and paperwork in Texas

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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Dallas FAQ

Common questions, Dallas edition

The short answers. Tap any to see the rest.

Do you buy junk cars that don't run in Dallas?
Yes — most of the cars we buy in Dallasdon’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 Dallas?
Yes. Free pickup across Dallas and surrounding areas including Plano, Frisco, McKinney. 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 Dallas?
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.
How much can I get for a junk truck in Dallas?
Most full-size pickups in DFW land $1,200-$2,800 depending on year, mileage, and drivetrain status. F-150s, Silverados, Tundras in working condition run higher; trucks with cut cats or seized engines lower. Lifted trucks with aftermarket parts sometimes outpay stock equivalents.
Do you buy hail-damaged cars?
Yes — hail damage is one of the most common reasons DFW cars enter our queue. Bring whatever paperwork you have (insurance settlement, salvage title) and we'll work with it. The offer reflects the salvage status but it's a real number.
Will you buy a 200k-mile commuter?
Yes. High mileage isn't a deal-breaker if the engine still runs. The offer reflects the wear, but cars from McKinney, Frisco, and Plano commuter routes are routine pickups for us.
Do you handle the TX title transfer?
Yes. We complete the County Tax Assessor-Collector paperwork on our end. You sign at pickup; we file. For lost titles, we can wait for the TX duplicate or proceed via Vehicle Transit Permit.
How fast is pickup across the Metroplex?
Most DFW ZIPs get same-day or next-day pickup. Far north suburbs (Frisco, McKinney, Allen) typically next-day. Far east and south (Mesquite, Lancaster, Cedar Hill) usually within 1-2 days.
Do you buy cars from estate sales in Highland Park or Preston Hollow?
Yes — estate vehicles are common across the wealthier Dallas neighborhoods. As long as you have executor paperwork or a court order conveying the vehicle, we can buy. We handle the TX title transfer through the County on our end.
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