Winter is usually what finishes off a car in Cottage Grove. When yours won’t start again or the rust has gone too far, Cash For A Junker will buy it for cash and tow it for free. Offers usually take minutes, and same-day pickup is often available.
Cottage Grove has room to spread out, and plenty of homes here have a pole shed, a side yard or a long driveway where an old car, truck or van can sit for years. Daily commutes up US-61 and US-10 toward St. Paul add miles, and the salt on those roads works on every vehicle’s underside. Whether your junker is a rusted pickup or a minivan with a dead engine, you can sell it as it sits and have it gone in a single trip.
How it works
Sell your junk car in Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove 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.
Picking Up Junk Vehicles Anywhere in Cottage Grove
We buy junk cars, trucks, vans and SUVs throughout Cottage Grove, from the neighborhoods near US-61 to the more rural properties on the city’s east and south sides. US-61 and US-10 lead straight into town, and same-day pickup is often available.
A lot of Cottage Grove pickups are vehicles that have been parked for a long time – in a shed, behind the garage or along the edge of a yard. That’s no problem. Let us know:
- Whether the vehicle is on pavement, gravel or grass.
- If the tires are flat or the wheels are missing.
- If anything is blocking it, like a trailer, boat or fence.
- Whether the ground is soft, which can matter during spring thaw.
The reasons vehicles get junked here are familiar. US-61 commutes rack up miles, road salt rusts out frames, brake lines and rocker panels, and cold snaps kill batteries and starters on cars that sit outside. Older trucks used for hauling and yard work eventually wear out too, and a rotted frame or failed transmission usually isn’t worth fixing. We also buy cars with crash or hail damage – see how we buy damaged cars.
Paperwork is straightforward. Sign your Minnesota title at pickup, and fill in the odometer reading where it’s required. Remove your belongings and ask us about the plates. Afterward, report the sale to DVS within 10 days and cancel your insurance. If you’re missing the title, call (763) 226-3586 and ask, because some cases can still be worked out.
Every vehicle goes to a licensed recycler, where fluids, batteries and tires are removed and handled properly, good parts are reused and the metal is recycled. Read more about scrap car recycling. We also serve nearby Woodbury and Hastings.
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Paperwork for selling a junk car in Cottage Grove
Title transfers are handled by Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, so the steps in Cottage Grove are the same as anywhere else in Washington 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 Cottage Grove
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 Cottage Grove sellers
Can you pick up a junk truck parked on grass in Cottage Grove?
Yes, we can usually pick up a junk truck or car parked on grass or gravel. Let us know how far it is from the driveway and whether the ground is soft, especially in spring. With that information, we can bring the right equipment and get it out without damaging your yard.
Do you buy old vans and minivans in Cottage Grove?
Yes, we buy vans and minivans in Cottage Grove in any condition, whether they run or not. Blown engines, bad transmissions, rust and high mileage are all fine. Your offer depends on the year, make, model, weight and condition, and the tow is free.
How fast can you tow a junk car in Cottage Grove?
Same-day pickup is often available in Cottage Grove. Once you accept the offer, we set up a pickup window that works for you. The driver checks the vehicle, collects the signed title and pays you on the spot, with no hidden fees.
Is junk car towing really free in Cottage Grove?
Yes. Towing is free anywhere in Cottage Grove, 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 Cottage Grove?
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.
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.
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