Here’s the short answer: we buy junk cars in Apple Valley for cash, tow them for free, and same-day pickup is often available. Call for an offer, usually given within minutes, and get paid on the spot when the car is picked up. There’s no charge for the tow and no obligation to accept the offer.
Apple Valley drivers spend a lot of time on Cedar Avenue and County Road 42, and plenty commute up Highway 77 toward the airport and Minneapolis. Those miles add up. South metro hailstorms can also leave cars parked outside covered in dents and cracked glass, and winter salt slowly works on everything underneath. If your car is past the point where repairs make sense, selling it for cash is the simplest way to move on.
How it works
Sell your junk car in Apple Valley 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 Apple Valley at no cost. Same-day pickup is often available in the Twin Cities metro.
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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.
Apple Valley Junk Car Buyers Who Come to You
We come to you anywhere in Apple Valley, whether the car is in a driveway near the Minnesota Zoo, a townhome lot off Cedar Avenue or an apartment complex along County Road 42. With Highway 77 and County Road 42 running through town, same-day pickup is often available.
Hail is a big reason cars get junked in the south metro. A bad storm can cause enough damage to total an older car, and if the insurance payout doesn’t cover the repair, the car may not be worth fixing. We buy hail-damaged cars whether they run or not. The same goes for cars hurt in winter crashes or ones with years of salt rust underneath.
Here’s what to know before the tow:
- Let us know if the car runs, rolls and steers.
- Have the keys ready. If they’re lost, we can still tow the car.
- For townhomes, tell your association a tow truck is coming.
- Remove your belongings, garage remotes and any toll or parking tags.
- Sign your Minnesota title over at pickup. Ask us about the plates.
After pickup, report the sale to DVS within 10 days and cancel your insurance. Our title transfer guide explains how to fill out the title and what to do if it’s lost. For details on wrecked and hail-hit cars, see our page on how to sell a damaged car.
Every vehicle we buy goes to a licensed recycler. Fluids, batteries, mercury switches and tires are removed, good parts are saved for reuse and the metal is recycled into new products. We also buy junk cars nearby in Lakeville and Rosemount. Questions? Call (763) 226-3586.
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Paperwork for selling a junk car in Apple Valley
Title transfers are handled by Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, so the steps in Apple Valley are the same as anywhere else in Dakota 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 Apple Valley
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 Apple Valley sellers
Do you buy hail-damaged cars in Apple Valley?
Yes, we buy hail-damaged cars in Apple Valley, including ones with broken windshields and heavy dents. The car doesn’t need to run. Your offer depends on the year, make, model, weight and overall condition, plus current scrap prices. Pickup and towing are free.
Can you pick up a junk car from an Apple Valley townhome lot?
Yes, we pick up junk cars from townhome and apartment lots across Apple Valley. Tell us the exact parking spot and any access rules. It also helps to let your association know a tow truck is coming. The tow is free, and you’re paid on the spot.
How quickly can you tow a junk car in Apple Valley?
Same-day pickup is often available in Apple Valley. Once you accept your offer, we confirm a pickup window that works for you. The driver checks the car, collects the signed title and pays you, with nothing taken out for towing.
How do I get paid for my junk car in Apple Valley?
You’re paid on the spot at pickup. Once you’ve signed the title and handed over the keys, the driver pays you before the car is towed away, so there’s no waiting for a check in the mail.
Do you buy cars that don’t run in Apple Valley?
Yes. We buy vehicles in Apple Valley that won’t start, have a blown engine or bad transmission, or have been sitting for years. Because we tow for free, it doesn’t matter whether the car can move under its own power.
Do I have to be there when you pick up my car in Apple Valley?
Usually, yes, because someone needs to sign the title and receive payment. If you can’t be there, call us before pickup and we’ll talk through what’s possible for your situation.
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