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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 DC and the DMV. We pick up across the District plus close-in MD and VA.

Selling a junk car in the DMV — that's DC, Maryland, Virginia — is a tri-state title-paperwork problem. Federal-employee relocations, diplomat-plate vehicles, military rotations, and cross-border commuters all shape what we see at pickup. We handle multi-state title transfers routinely. Free pickup across the metro, instant offers in 90 seconds.

Washington, D.C. coverage

We come to you20+ Washington, D.C. neighborhoods, free tow.

We pick up across Washington, D.C. and the surrounding metro — Bethesda, MD, Silver Spring, MD, Rockville, MD, Arlington, VA. Most pickups same-day or next-day.

Downtown DC

Capitol Hill

Dupont Circle

Logan Circle

Adams Morgan

U Street

Shaw

NoMa

Georgetown

Foggy Bottom

Mt. Vernon Triangle

Columbia Heights

Petworth

Brookland

Anacostia

Capitol Riverfront

Bethesda, MD

Silver Spring, MD

Arlington, VA

Alexandria, VA

Plus surrounding metro

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How it works

Sell your junk car in Washington, D.C. 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.

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Washington, D.C. pricing

Recent DMV-area payouts

Representative offers across DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia, calibrated to our ledger medians by make and condition. Multi-state title transfers don't change the offer — we handle the paperwork either way.

Vehicle	Condition	Area	Paid
2010 Honda Civic	Won't start, has cat	Capitol Hill	$640
2008 Subaru Outback	Runs, salt rust	Bethesda, MD	$985
2012 Ford F-150	Bad transmission	Alexandria, VA	$1,420
2007 Toyota Camry	Engine knock	Adams Morgan	$685
2014 Honda CR-V	Runs and drives	Arlington, VA	$1,720
2009 Volvo XC90	Won't shift	Georgetown	$745
2011 Nissan Altima	Cat cut, runs	Anacostia	$285
2013 Toyota Highlander	Runs, 175k mi	Silver Spring, MD	$1,540

Local wear & tear

Why DC cars age out faster

We've bought thousands of cars across Washington, D.C. — here's the local pattern we see year after year.

Beltway commutes

I-495, I-95, I-66, I-270 commutes routinely run 30-60 miles a day. By year 10 most DMV commuter cars hit 150-200k miles. Drivetrains wear from constant stop-and-go.

Mild salt-belt winters

DC and the close-in suburbs salt moderately December-March. Less aggressive than Boston or NYC but enough to corrode brake lines and exhaust components by year 10.

Federal-employee turnover

Federal rotations, contractor cycles, and Hill-staffer turnover replace cars regularly. We see plenty of well-maintained 5-10 year-old vehicles being retired for relocation reasons rather than mechanical ones.

Tri-state title complexity

Cars often have title histories spanning DC, MD, and VA — three different DMVs. We handle multi-state transfers; sellers don't need to figure out which one applies.

Diplomatic plates and embassy turnover

DC's diplomatic community generates a steady supply of embassy cars at end-of-tour. We don't buy active diplomatic plates (sovereign immunity issues), but post-deregistered diplomatic vehicles are routine pickups.

Catalytic converter theft

DC, Silver Spring, and Arlington saw notable cat-theft waves 2021-2023, especially on Hondas and Toyotas. Cars at pickup with cut cats: still buyable, with the offer reflecting the missing converter.

Tri-state title transfers and federal-employee relocations

DC has the most tangled title situation of any major metro. The District itself, plus Maryland, plus Virginia — three different DMVs, three different fee schedules, three sets of rules. Cars often have title histories that span all three. Add federal-employee rotations (cars get bought during DC tours, sold before reassignment), military rotations (Pentagon, JBA-Bolling, Quantico), diplomatic plates (we generally don't buy those), and you get the country's most logistically complex pickup market.

We handle multi-state title transfers regularly. The pickup happens wherever the car sits; the paperwork routes through the appropriate jurisdiction (DC DMV, MD MVA, or VA DMV) on our end. You don't need to figure out which one applies.

What we pay, and the salt-belt-but-not-quite factor

DC cars wear lighter than salt-belt cars (less salt, milder winters than Boston/NYC) but heavier than southern cars (humid summers, cold-snap freeze-thaw potholes, Beltway commute mileage). Across recent DMV pickups, payouts on 8+ year-old cars cluster near national medians. Trucks and SUVs run slightly above; sedans on par.

Cat theft was a notable DC issue from 2021-2023, especially in northwest DC, Silver Spring, and Arlington. Cars at pickup with cut cats: still buyable, with the offer reflecting the missing converter.

Common situations

Common Washington, D.C. sell-your-car situations

The scenarios we run into most often across Washington, D.C.. 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

Federal-employee or military PCS

Routine DMV pickup. Cars don't follow employees to the next assignment. We move quickly, handle the multi-state paperwork, pay before your move-out date.

Scenario

Tri-state title situation (DC reg, MD plates, VA address)

Common in the DMV. We handle the title transfer through whichever jurisdiction applies. Bring whatever paperwork you have.

Scenario

Diplomatic vehicle post-deregistration

Once an embassy or diplomatic vehicle has been deregistered (no longer carries diplomatic plates), it's a normal pickup. The deregistration paperwork is what matters; bring it and we'll work with it.

Scenario

Cat got stolen near the Metro stop

We still buy. The offer reflects the missing converter.

Scenario

Beltway commuter with a blown transmission

I-495 and I-95 commutes wear transmissions at year 10. Engine usually fine; transmission gone. We buy as a non-runner; rest of the car still has value.

Washington, D.C. rules

Title and paperwork in Washington, D.C.

D.C. DMV title transfer is ~$26 (excise tax on transfer applies). Replacement titles run about $26.50 with proof of identity. The District accepts a Bill of Sale + signed registration when the title isn't available — we handle the paperwork.

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Washington, D.C. FAQ

Common questions, Washington, D.C. edition

The short answers. Tap any to see the rest.

Do you buy junk cars that don't run in Washington, D.C.?

Yes — most of the cars we buy in Washington, D.C.don’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 Washington, D.C.?

Yes. Free pickup across Washington, D.C. and surrounding areas including Bethesda, MD, Silver Spring, MD, Rockville, MD. 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 Washington, D.C.?

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 cars in DC, Maryland, AND Virginia?

Yes — the entire DMV. Multi-state title transfers are routine. The pickup happens wherever the car sits; the paperwork routes through the appropriate jurisdiction on our end.

Do you buy from federal-employee or military PCS situations?

Yes — this is one of our most common DMV pickup types. Bring title and any relocation paperwork; we move quickly and handle the multi-state DMV side.

What about diplomatic plates?

Active diplomatic plates we don't buy because of sovereign-immunity issues. Once a vehicle has been deregistered (plates returned to State Department, regular plates issued), it's a normal pickup. Bring deregistration paperwork.

How do you handle a tri-state title situation?

Common in the DMV. We figure out which jurisdiction's transfer applies based on title state, current registration, and seller address. You don't need to sort it out yourself.

How fast is pickup in the DMV?

Most DC, Arlington, Bethesda, Silver Spring ZIPs get same-day or next-day pickup. Far Virginia (Reston, Manassas, Woodbridge) and far Maryland (Frederick, Annapolis) typically 24-48 hours.

Do you cover Pentagon, Quantico, JBA-Bolling military areas?

Yes — military-base-adjacent pickups are routine. Same pricing and timing as civilian metro.

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