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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 San Antonio. We pick up across the Alamo City and surrounding metro.

San Antonio runs hot, sprawls hard, and has one of the largest active and retired military populations in the country. Those three things shape what we see at pickup — high-mileage commuter sedans, older trucks, and a steady flow of vehicles changing hands as service members PCS in and out of Joint Base San Antonio. Free pickup across the metro, instant offer in 90 seconds.

San Antonio coverage

We come to you18+ San Antonio neighborhoods, free tow.

We pick up across San Antonio and the surrounding metro — Schertz, Cibolo, Universal City, Live Oak. Most pickups same-day or next-day.

Downtown
Pearl District
Southtown
King William
Alamo Heights
Olmos Park
Terrell Hills
Stone Oak
Hollywood Park
Shavano Park
West Side
South Side
East Side
Northwest Side
Medical Center
Helotes
Schertz-adjacent
Cibolo-adjacent
Plus surrounding metro
Schertz·Cibolo·Universal City·Live Oak·Converse·Selma·Boerne·New Braunfels·Helotes·Leon Valley
How it works

Sell your junk car in San Antonio 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 San Antonio

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

San Antonio pricing

Recent San Antonio-area payouts

Representative offers across the SA metro, calibrated to our ledger medians by make and condition. Texas truck-heavy mix means trucks pay above national medians; sedans run on par; military-rotation vehicles often pay slightly above expected because mechanical condition is better than typical for the age.

VehiclePaid
2008 Ford F-150$1,640
2010 Honda Civic$580
2012 Toyota Tacoma$1,820
2007 Chevy Silverado$1,180
2009 Nissan Altima$340
2014 Honda Pilot$1,940
2011 Toyota Camry$745
2006 Dodge Ram 1500$880
Local wear & tear

Why San Antonio cars age out faster

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

Heat and AC failures

100°F+ summers stress AC compressors, batteries, and rubber seals. AC repair quotes exceeding $2,000 are common; that's often the death-knell for an older car.

Sprawl commutes

Stone Oak to downtown, Schertz to the west side — daily commutes routinely run 25-45 miles. By year 10 most SA cars hit 150-200k miles, well above the national average.

Military-base parking

Base parking lot dings and sun exposure age car bodies faster than the mechanicals would suggest. Service-member-owned cars often have above-average drivetrains but below-average cosmetics.

Truck-heavy fleet

Like most Texas metros, SA skews toward full-size pickups. Truck-specific wear (transmission failures, suspension load wear) shows up in our pickup queue.

Catalytic converter theft

SA saw a notable cat-theft wave 2021-2023, especially on Toyota trucks in apartment complexes and military housing. Cars at pickup with cut cats: still buyable, with the offer reflecting the missing converter.

Hill Country flooding

SA's at the southern edge of flash-flood alley. Less frequent than Austin but real. Insurance often totals older cars after a single flood event; we buy them.

The military-base economy

Joint Base San Antonio (Lackland, Randolph, Fort Sam Houston) is one of the largest military installations in the U.S. Service members rotate in on 2-4 year orders, buying and selling cars against those moves. Our SA pickup queue includes plenty of well-maintained 3-7 year-old daily drivers from junior enlisted folks, plus mid-life sedans from longer-tenured personnel retiring or PCS-ing across country.

We see a mix that's different from civilian-only metros: cars in better mechanical shape than their age suggests (military folks tend to maintain vehicles, daily commute on-base, and rotate before major repairs), but lower body-cosmetic value because of base parking lot dings and sun exposure.

Heat, sprawl, and the truck mix

100°F+ summers age cars in predictable Texas ways: AC failures, battery deaths, rubber seals cracking. Add SA's sprawling commute pattern (Stone Oak to downtown, Schertz to the west side) and 150-200k miles by year 10 is normal. Truck-heavy fleet, like most Texas metros — F-150s, Silverados, Tundras, Rams.

Cat theft was a notable issue in SA from 2021-2023, especially on Toyota trucks parked overnight in apartment complexes and at military housing. Cars arriving with cat already cut: still buyable, but the offer reflects the missing converter.

Common situations

Common San Antonio sell-your-car situations

The scenarios we run into most often across San Antonio. 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
Active-duty military selling before PCS

Routine SA pickup. We move quickly, handle the TX paperwork, pay before you ship out. Bring your title and orders.

Scenario
Truck with a blown transmission

Common across Texas. Engine and frame usually fine; transmission gone. We buy at non-runner pricing for the powertrain but full value for body, cat, and bed components.

Scenario
AC compressor died, repair quote $2,500+

Standard SA scenario. AC failure on a 10-year-old car often pushes total repair past market value. We buy as a non-runner; rest of the car still has value.

Scenario
Cat got stolen at the apartment lot

We still buy. The offer reflects the missing converter.

Scenario
200k-mile commuter at the end of its life

Daily drivers from Stone Oak, Schertz, Helotes routinely retire at 200k+. We don't penalize for high mileage if the engine still runs.

San Antonio 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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San Antonio FAQ

Common questions, San Antonio edition

The short answers. Tap any to see the rest.

Do you buy junk cars that don't run in San Antonio?
Yes — most of the cars we buy in San Antoniodon’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 San Antonio?
Yes. Free pickup across San Antonio and surrounding areas including Schertz, Cibolo, Universal City. 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 San Antonio?
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 from active-duty military selling before PCS?
Yes — this is one of our most common San Antonio pickup types. We move quickly, handle the TX paperwork, and pay before you ship out. Bring title and orders.
How much can I get for a junk truck in San Antonio?
Most full-size pickups in SA land $1,200-$2,400 depending on year, mileage, and drivetrain status. F-150s, Silverados, Tundras in working condition run higher; trucks with cut cats or seized engines lower.
Will you buy a car with a failed AC system?
Yes. AC failure is one of the most common reasons SA cars enter our pickup queue. The offer reflects the condition but the rest of the car still has value.
Do you handle the TX title transfer through Bexar County?
Yes. We complete the County Tax Office 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 in San Antonio?
Most SA metro ZIPs get same-day or next-day pickup. Schertz, Cibolo, Universal City: typically 24-48 hours. Far metro (Boerne, New Braunfels, La Vernia) usually 1-2 days.
Do you cover suburbs around Joint Base San Antonio?
Yes — Lackland, Randolph, Fort Sam Houston, and the surrounding civilian neighborhoods. Pickup speed and pricing don't change based on military-housing status.
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