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How selling your junk car works

Three simple steps, and no phone number needed on this site to get your offer. Here is exactly what to expect.

1

Enter your car

Pick your make, model, and year - that's it. No phone number or email needed to get your offer.

2

Get a real offer from Peddle

You go straight to our partner Peddle for a real offer in about two minutes - for running, dead, wrecked, salvage, or no-title cars. The offer is take-it-or-leave-it, with no haggling.

3

Get paid at pickup

Accept the offer and schedule free towing on your terms. Peddle comes to you, verifies the car matches what you described, and pays you at pickup - before the car is loaded.

Want to see the math first?

Most junk car sites make you hand over your phone number just to see a number. We do the opposite. If you want a quick estimate before your offer, the junk car value calculator shows an estimated range up front and how it was built – scrap metal, catalytic converter, and a parts-and-demand premium – with no contact details required.

What affects your offer

The biggest levers are whether the car runs, its title status, and its weight (heavier cars hold more recyclable steel). Damage, a missing catalytic converter, flood or fire history, and local demand for the vehicle and its parts all move the final number. We walk through the full method on how we calculate your offer.

What we do - and what we do not

We are not the buyer. We send you straight to our partner Peddle for a real offer, and we may earn a commission if you sell. We do not own the tow trucks or pay you ourselves – Peddle does. What we can do is be transparent about the math, point you to a buyer that includes free towing and pays at pickup, and teach you how to spot a lowball. Read about the offer you accept and our guide to avoiding junk car scams.

Frequently asked questions

How much is my junk car worth?

Most junk cars are worth roughly $150-$700 depending on weight, whether the catalytic converter is still on it, if it runs, and local scrap prices. Enter your make, model, and year above to get a real offer in about two minutes from our buying partner Peddle.

It’s a real offer. You enter your car, and our partner Peddle gives you an actual offer – not a vague estimate. The offer is take-it-or-leave-it with no obligation, and it depends on your car’s condition, paperwork, and local demand for the vehicle and its parts.

 

Usually yes, but rules vary by state and some buyers accept alternatives (registration plus ID) for very old or low-value vehicles. Cars with no title, lost keys, salvage titles, or major damage still qualify for an offer – the buyer tells you what your state and situation require before pickup.

Yes – free towing and pickup are included and never deducted from your payout. If a buyer wants to subtract a tow fee at pickup, that’s a red flag.

You get paid at pickup, before the car is loaded – on the spot, not mailed later. Pickup can often be scheduled within a few days of accepting your offer.

On this site you don’t enter a phone number or email to get your offer – you go straight to our partner Peddle, who handles the offer and any contact details under their own privacy terms. See our privacy policy and Do Not Sell My Info link in the footer.

See what your car is worth

Get a real offer in about 2 minutes – any car, running or not. Free towing, paid at pickup.

No phone number needed.