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Sell your junk car in Kent, WA

Free pickup across Kent and the rest of the metro. Instant offer in about 90 seconds. Cash or check on the spot.

Free tow anywhere in greater Kent
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 Kent. Wet winters, mossy bodies, electronics-first wear — we cover it.

Kent runs the Pacific Northwest wear cycle: wet, mild winters; cool summers; light salt use. The drivetrain side typically lasts long; AC, electrical, and exhaust age first. We pay cash and tow free across Kent and the surrounding Washington metro.

How it works

Sell your junk car in Kent 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.

Free pickup in Kent

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

Kent pricing

What Kent junk cars actually pay

Pricing across Kent tracks our Washington ledger medians: trucks and clean-frame SUVs pay strongest ($1,000-$2,200 typical), Subarus with head-gasket failures trade closer to median ($400-$700), and exhaust-leak runners settle in between. Get an instant offer for your specific car.

Local wear & tear

Why Kent cars age out faster

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

Year-round moisture

Wet winters age electrical, exhaust, brake hardware.

Subaru head-gasket prevalence

Boxer engines fail head gaskets at year 10-12. Common Kent scenario.

Mild salt use

Light salt — body rust slower than Midwest, drivetrain typically fails first.

AC and electronics

Humid year-round air ages AC compressors and infotainment systems.

Catalytic converter theft

Washington cat-theft enforcement varied. Without a catalytic converter, the offer is reduced. We still buy the car.

Wet winters and the moss-and-electrical wear pattern

Kent's wet, mild climate is gentler on metal than salt-belt states but harder on electronics, paint, and rubber seals. Year-round moisture corrodes electrical connectors, exhaust systems, and brake-line hardware. By year 10 most Kent cars show specific PNW wear: misfires, exhaust leaks, dim/failing electronics.

Body rust is mild compared to the Midwest. Most Kent junk-car offers are limited by drivetrain and electronics rather than rust-through.

Subaru country and working-fleet mileage

Subaru market share is unusually high in the Pacific Northwest. Boxer engines fail head gaskets at year 10-12 — we see Outbacks, Foresters, and Imprezas regularly in our Washington junk-car ledger. We buy them with the head-gasket failure factored in.

Trucks (F-150s, Tacomas, Tundras) and SUVs (Cherokee, 4Runner) hold value strongest. Cars routinely hit 200k+ before retirement.

Common situations

Common Kent sell-your-car situations

The scenarios we run into most often across Kent. 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

Subaru with blown head gasket

Pacific Northwest staple. We buy.

Scenario

Exhaust leak, runs

Common Kent scenario.

Scenario

AC died at year 10

Standard PNW pattern.

Scenario

Cat got stolen

We still buy. The offer reflects the missing converter.

Kent rules

Title and paperwork in Washington

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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Kent FAQ

Common questions, Kent edition

The short answers. Tap any to see the rest.

Do you buy junk cars that don't run in Kent?

Yes — most of the cars we buy in Kentdon’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 Kent?

Yes. Free pickup across Kent and surrounding areas including Seattle, Spokane, Tacoma. 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 Kent?

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.

Will you buy a Subaru with blown head gasket in Kent?

Yes — Pacific Northwest staple.

Will you buy with a failed exhaust or emissions system?

Yes — common Kent scenario.

How fast is pickup in Kent?

Most Kent ZIPs same-day or next-day.

Catalytic converter was stolen?

You may see a reduced offer without a catalytic converter present, but we still buy. The exact figure on your offer accounts for it.

Do I need the title?

Strongly preferred. Washington replacement titles are typically $15-$30 through the state DMV.

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