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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 Seattle. Damp Pacific Northwest cars age in their own way — we know the pattern.

Seattle cars wear differently than dry-climate cars: rain and damp accelerate electrical and rust damage, but Pacific Northwest mileage stays low because of transit, work-from-home culture, and steep hills that discourage casual driving. We pick up across the metro from West Seattle to Bellevue with free flatbed tow.

Seattle coverage

We come to you20+ Seattle neighborhoods, free tow.

We pick up across Seattle and the surrounding metro — Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Bothell. Most pickups same-day or next-day.

Downtown

Belltown

South Lake Union

Queen Anne

Capitol Hill

First Hill

Central District

Fremont

Wallingford

Ballard

Greenwood

University District

Ravenna

Greenlake

West Seattle

Beacon Hill

Columbia City

Rainier Valley

Georgetown

SoDo

Plus surrounding metro

Bellevue·Redmond·Kirkland·Bothell·Renton·Kent·Federal Way·Tukwila·Tacoma·Lynnwood·Everett

How it works

Sell your junk car in Seattle 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 Seattle

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Seattle pricing

Recent Seattle-area payouts

Representative offers across the Puget Sound metro, calibrated to our ledger medians by make and condition. Lower-mileage Seattle cars often pay above national medians on intact-drivetrain vehicles; electrical issues and undercarriage corrosion drop the body side modestly.

Vehicle	Condition	Area	Paid
2010 Subaru Outback	Runs, 145k mi	Wallingford	$1,420
2008 Toyota Prius	Dead hybrid battery	Fremont	$1,380
2012 Honda CR-V	Won't start, electrical	Ballard	$840
2007 Ford F-150	Bad transmission	Beacon Hill	$1,180
2014 Subaru Forester	Runs and drives	Bellevue	$1,840
2009 Volvo XC70	Engine knock	Capitol Hill	$685
2011 Toyota Camry	Cat cut, runs	Rainier Valley	$540
2006 Honda Civic	Won't start, has cat	U District	$420

Local wear & tear

Why Seattle cars age out unevenly

We've bought thousands of cars across Seattle — 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, and 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.

Hilly terrain

Steep grades on Capitol Hill, Queen Anne, West Seattle wear clutches, transmissions, and brake pads. Manual-trans cars in Seattle burn through clutches faster than flat-city equivalents.

Tech-industry relocations

Microsoft, Amazon, and broader Puget Sound tech 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 Seattle cars hit year 12 with under 90k miles thanks to transit, walking, and work-from-home culture. Drivetrain has plenty of life left; body shows damp-climate wear. Excellent candidates for us — we mostly care about engine, transmission, and cat.

Subaru-heavy fleet

PNW market overweights Subarus more than any region in the country. Outbacks, Foresters, Imprezas dominate. Our pricing reflects strong regional demand for working Subarus.

Catalytic converter theft

Seattle 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 patterns

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

What this means for our pricing: Seattle cars often have more usable engines and transmissions than their condition suggests, but more electrical issues. We weight the offer toward drivetrain condition and cat content; body and electrical condition shifts the offer modestly.

The tech-industry pickup mix

Microsoft, Amazon, and the broader Puget Sound tech industry shape what we see at pickup. Lots of well-maintained 3-7 year-old vehicles being retired for relocation reasons (cars don't follow employees to the next office), plus older sedans from longer-tenured residents finally hitting major repair quotes.

Hybrids and EVs are common in pickup requests. Hybrids with dead traction batteries we buy regularly; the cat keeps the offer meaningful even when the battery's gone. EVs (Teslas, Bolts, Leafs) we generally don't buy as junk — battery economics aren't there yet.

Common situations

Common Seattle sell-your-car situations

The scenarios we run into most often across Seattle. 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 Seattle pickup. Cars that don't make sense to ship cross-country sell to us. Bring title and ID; we handle WA DOL paperwork on our end.

Scenario

Hybrid with a dead traction battery

Common across the Puget Sound. 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

Electrical gremlins from years of damp

Damp-climate electrical failures (corroded connectors, mildewed harnesses) are common. The car becomes uneconomical to repair; we buy as a non-runner with the rest of the car still having value.

Scenario

Project Subaru that didn't finish

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

Scenario

Cat stolen in Rainier Valley or U District

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

Seattle 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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Seattle FAQ

Common questions, Seattle edition

The short answers. Tap any to see the rest.

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

Yes — most of the cars we buy in Seattledon’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 Seattle?

Yes. Free pickup across Seattle and surrounding areas including Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland. 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 Seattle?

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 Seattle?

Generally no. EV battery economics aren't yet competitive with gas-vehicle pipelines. Tesla, Bolt, Leaf, etc. — dedicated EV-buyer services will likely pay better than we will.

Do you buy hybrids with dead traction batteries?

Yes. Common at year 10+. The offer reflects the battery status but the cat (worth $700-$1,200 by itself on most hybrids) keeps the offer meaningful.

Will you buy a Subaru with electrical gremlins?

Yes. PNW damp-climate electrical issues are routine. Engine and transmission usually still have value even if the body's accumulated quirks.

Do you handle the WA DOL title transfer?

Yes. We complete the WA paperwork on our end. You sign at pickup; we file. For lost titles, you can request a duplicate from DOL (about $35.50).

How fast is pickup in Seattle?

Most Seattle ZIPs get same-day or next-day pickup. Eastside (Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland) typically 24 hours. South King County (Renton, Kent, Federal Way) usually 24-48. Tacoma metro and Snohomish County typically 1-2 days.

Do you cover Bellevue, Redmond, and the Eastside?

Yes. The Eastside is well within our pickup radius. Same pricing and timing as Seattle proper.

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