Sell your junk car in San Diego, CA

Need to clear out an old car in San Diego? We buy junk, damaged and non-running vehicles throughout San Diego and the surrounding parts of California, with free towing and payment when the car is collected.

  • Free cash offer in about 30 seconds
  • Free towing anywhere in the San Diego area
  • Get paid when your car is picked up

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How selling a junk car in San Diego works

  1. Tell us about your car

    Enter the year, make, model and ZIP code. Running or not, wrecked or rusted — we want to hear about it.

  2. Get your offer

    See a no-obligation cash offer based on your vehicle, its condition and local scrap and parts demand.

  3. Get paid at pickup

    Pick a pickup time that suits you. The tow is free, and you get paid when the car is collected.

What your car is worth in San Diego

What you're offered in San Diego depends on the year, make and model, the car's weight, whether valuable parts are still on it, and where scrap and used-parts prices stand right now.

A complete car with its original catalytic converter, a newer model year with in-demand parts, and a clean title in your name all tend to raise an offer. Missing major parts or no title can lower it, but we'll still make you an offer. See how scrap prices by weight work.

Vehicles we buy in San Diego

  • Cars that don't run
  • Wrecked & accident-damaged
  • Flood & fire damage
  • Failed inspection
  • High-mileage cars
  • Blown engines & transmissions
  • Old trucks & vans
  • SUVs & minivans

Selling a car in California: checklist

  1. Find your title. California titles are handled by the California DMV. Lost it? Request a duplicate.
  2. Clear out personal items from the glove box, trunk and under the seats.
  3. DMV says plates generally stay with the vehicle they were issued to, though certain personalized and special plates can be moved to another vehicle at the owner's request.
  4. Sign the title over at pickup. How to sign it correctly.
  5. File the Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability (NRL), then cancel your insurance.
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San Diego junk car questions

How much can I get for my junk car in San Diego?

What you're offered in San Diego depends on the year, make and model, the car's weight, whether valuable parts are still on it, and where scrap and used-parts prices stand right now. Fill out the quick form with your year, make, model and ZIP code to see an offer for your car.

How quickly can you pick up my car in San Diego?

Pickup in San Diego is often available within 24–48 hours of accepting your offer, and sometimes the same day. You choose a time that works for you.

What paperwork do I need to junk a car in San Diego, CA?

Usually your title and a photo ID. Titles in California are handled by the California DMV; if yours is lost, you can usually request a duplicate there. Our California car title guide links to the official forms.

Do you buy cars that don't run in San Diego?

Yes. Non-running, wrecked, flood-damaged and stripped vehicles are all welcome, and the tow is always free.

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