Duluth’s hills, lake-effect snow and long winters are hard on cars, and when yours finally quits, we’ll buy it for cash. We pick up junk cars across Duluth and the surrounding St. Louis County area with free towing and payment on the spot. Call (763) 226-3586 for a free offer, usually within minutes.
Duluth climbs steeply from Lake Superior, and that terrain wears out brakes, transmissions and suspensions faster than flat ground. Add heavy road salt, freeze-thaw potholes and months of snow, and older vehicles rust quickly. Whether your car is a worn-out winter beater, a student car left behind, or a deer-strike total from US-53, we’ll make you an offer. Pickup is usually within a day or two depending on location.
How it works
Sell your junk car in Duluth 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 Duluth 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 Removal on Duluth’s Hills and Beyond
We tow from all over the city, from Lakeside down to West Duluth, and from nearby communities like Hermantown, Proctor, Cloquet and Two Harbors. Rural properties and cabins in the woods north of town are part of our area too. If your car is on a steep street or at the end of a long, wooded driveway, mention it when you call.
Duluth-area cars usually get junked for a handful of reasons:
- Hills. Steep streets are hard on brakes and transmissions, and older cars often fail there first.
- Snow and salt. Heavy snowfall and road salt lead to rust on frames, brake lines and body panels.
- Deer. Collisions on US-53, US-2 and rural roads are common.
- Students. College students often leave older cars behind when they graduate or move.
Access is the big thing to plan for here. A steep, icy driveway or street may need to be cleared or sanded before a tow truck can get in safely. If the car is buried in a snowbank or blocked in by plow drifts, clear what you can and tell us. For cabins or rural lots, let us know if the road is unplowed or soft. Keys are helpful but not required.
Winter is when most Duluth cars give up, but it’s also when access is hardest. If you know a car is on its last legs, selling before the heavy snow arrives saves you from digging it out later. Call (763) 226-3586 any time of year for a free offer, and we’ll work with the conditions.
Have the Minnesota title signed in the seller section. If it’s lost, our no-title page explains how to order a duplicate from DVS. For a car that won’t run at all, see our non-running car page. We also tow from Hibbing on the Iron Range.
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Paperwork for selling a junk car in Duluth
Title transfers are handled by Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, so the steps in Duluth are the same as anywhere else in St. Louis 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 Duluth
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 Duluth sellers
Can you tow a junk car from a steep street in Duluth?
Usually, yes. Steep streets and hillside driveways are part of almost every Duluth pickup. In winter, the street or driveway may need to be plowed, cleared or sanded so the tow truck can reach the car safely. Tell us about the slope and conditions when you call, and we’ll plan around them.
Do you buy junk cars in Hermantown, Proctor and Cloquet?
Yes. We buy junk cars in Hermantown, Proctor, Cloquet, Two Harbors and the rest of the Duluth area. Towing is free throughout, and the offer you accept is the amount you’re paid at pickup, with no deductions for the tow.
How soon can you pick up a junk car in Duluth?
Pickup in Duluth is usually within a day or two of accepting your offer, depending on your location, road conditions and our schedule. Heavy snow can affect timing. We don’t promise same-day service here, but we’ll give you a realistic pickup window when you book.
Do I need a title to sell a junk car in Duluth?
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.
Is junk car towing really free in Duluth?
Yes. Towing is free anywhere in Duluth, 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.
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