If you have a junk car in Alexandria, we’ll buy it for cash and tow it away for free. That includes the whole Douglas County lakes area, from town out to farms and lake homes. Call for a free offer, usually within minutes. Accept it, and pickup is usually within a day or two depending on location.
Alexandria is a long way from the Twin Cities by I-94, and many local vehicles have the mileage to prove it. Add the gravel roads that connect the lakes, a winter that brings real cold, and deer on nearly every county road, and it’s easy to see why so many older cars here reach the end. When a repair quote is bigger than the car’s value, we’re an easy alternative. We buy running cars, non-runners and wrecks, and we pay on the spot.
How it works
Sell your junk car in Alexandria in 3 simple steps
Most sellers are done with the whole thing in a single phone call and one short visit.
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Get your offer
Tell us the year, make, model and condition – by phone or with the form at the top of the page. You get a real cash offer, usually within minutes. No obligation.
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Schedule free pickup
Pick a time that works. We tow from your driveway, street, parking lot or field in Alexandria at no cost. In Greater Minnesota, pickup is usually within a day or two.
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Get paid on the spot
Sign the title, hand over the keys and get paid before the car leaves. No hidden fees, and nothing comes out of your offer for towing.
Junk Car Buyers for Alexandria and the Douglas County Lakes
We tow from Alexandria’s neighborhoods and from the towns around it, including Garfield, Osakis, Carlos, Brandon and Miltona. With so many lakes in the area, plenty of our pickups come from lake homes and seasonal cabins. We also tow from farms and acreages, where an old truck or car may have been parked for years.
Vehicles end up junked here for familiar reasons. I-94 miles and long drives to work or appointments wear out engines and transmissions. Deer collisions on MN-29, MN-27 and county roads total plenty of older cars. Gravel and washboard roads are hard on tires and suspensions. And a car left outside through a Douglas County winter often comes out of it with a dead battery, frozen brakes or a cracked windshield. If the vehicle doesn’t run at all, see our non-running car page.
Some practical tips for Alexandria-area pickups:
- Describe the location clearly, especially for lake properties and farm sites. A long, narrow or unplowed lane can affect access.
- If the ground is soft in spring, try to have the vehicle near the driveway, or tell us so we can plan.
- Have the Minnesota title signed in the seller section, with the odometer reading where required.
- Remove personal items and toll tags, and ask about your plates.
Seasonal residents often call in fall, when the lake place is being closed up and the old car would otherwise sit through another winter. That’s a good time to sell, since a car that sits outside from November to April usually comes out in worse shape. Calling before the snow flies also makes access easier on lake roads and farm lanes.
After pickup, report the sale to DVS within 10 days and cancel your insurance. We also tow from nearby Willmar and Sartell. Call (763) 226-3586 for an offer.
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Paperwork for selling a junk car in Alexandria
Title transfers are handled by Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, so the steps in Alexandria are the same as anywhere else in Douglas County and the rest of the state. Most of it takes a few minutes at pickup, and the rest can be done online.
Minnesota seller checklist
- Sign the title overSign as the seller and fill in the odometer reading where the title asks for it.
- Report the sale to DVSMinnesota asks sellers to report the sale within 10 days. You can do it online.
- Ask us about your platesTell us if you have personalized or special plates you want to keep.
- Clear out personal itemsCheck the glove box, trunk and under the seats, and remove any toll or parking tags.
- Cancel your insuranceCall your insurer once the car has been picked up, not before.
Official forms and rules: Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services. Title questions? Read our title guide.
What we buy
We buy every kind of vehicle in Alexandria
Any make, any model, any year – in any condition.
See the full list on vehicles we buy.
Pricing
What decides your junk car’s value
Every offer is based on your specific vehicle, not a flat rate. These are the factors that move the number.
Year, make and model
Some models have parts that are in steady demand, which raises what they are worth.
Weight
Heavier vehicles carry more steel, so trucks, SUVs and vans usually bring more as scrap.
Whether it runs
A running or easy-to-fix vehicle can be resold or parted out, which beats scrap value.
Damage and rust
Frame damage, fire or heavy rust lowers the value of the body and parts.
Missing parts
The catalytic converter, engine, transmission and wheels each add real value when present.
Scrap metal prices
Steel and metal prices move with the market, so we price on today’s numbers.
Want the details? Read how much your junk car is worth.
Eco-friendly car recycling
Your junker, recycled the right way
A car left sitting in a yard slowly leaks oil, coolant and battery acid. When you sell it to us, it goes to a licensed recycler and gets handled under Minnesota environmental rules. Industry groups estimate roughly 80% of a vehicle by weight can be recycled.
Fluids captured
Oil, coolant, fuel and brake fluid are drained and collected, so they never reach the soil or storm drains.
Hazards removed
Batteries, mercury switches, refrigerant and tires are pulled and sent to proper recycling.
Parts reused
Good engines, panels and parts go back on the road, which saves the energy of making new ones.
Metal recycled
The steel and other metals are crushed, shredded and melted down into new products.
Junk car questions from Alexandria sellers
Do you buy junk cars around Alexandria’s lakes?
Yes. We buy junk cars from lake homes, cabins and seasonal properties around Alexandria, as well as from in-town homes and farms. Osakis, Carlos, Garfield, Brandon and Miltona are all included. Towing is free, and the offer is the amount you’re paid at pickup.
How soon can you pick up a junk car in Alexandria?
Pickup in Alexandria is usually within a day or two of accepting your offer, depending on your location and our schedule. Rural or lake properties may take a little more planning. We don’t promise same-day service here, but we’ll give you a realistic pickup window when you book.
Will you tow a car from a farm near Alexandria?
Yes. We regularly tow cars and trucks from farms and acreages around Alexandria. Let us know how to reach the vehicle and whether the ground is firm, especially in spring. Flat tires, missing parts and non-running vehicles are all fine. The towing is free.
What happens to my junk car after pickup?
Your car goes to a licensed recycler. Fluids, the battery, mercury switches, refrigerant and tires are removed and handled under Minnesota rules, good parts are reused, and the remaining metal is recycled into new products.
Is junk car towing really free in Alexandria?
Yes. Towing is free anywhere in Alexandria, and nothing is taken out of your offer for the tow. The amount we agree on over the phone or through the form is the amount you’re paid when we pick the car up.
Do I need a title to sell a junk car in Alexandria?
In most cases, yes. A signed Minnesota title is how ownership changes hands. If yours is lost, you can order a duplicate from Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services. Call us first, though, since some situations can still be worked out.
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