Cash For A Junker buys junk cars in Eagan – running or not – and pays you on the spot at pickup. Towing is free, offers usually take only minutes, and same-day pickup is often available.
Eagan sits between I-35E, I-494 and Highway 77, so many residents rack up miles commuting to Minneapolis, St. Paul and the airport area. Those highways see plenty of winter crashes, and the constant salt eats away at older cars from underneath. Eagan also gets its share of hail during south metro storms, and a cracked windshield plus a dented roof can total an older car. If your car has crossed the line where repairs aren’t worth it, a quick sale for scrap puts cash in your hand and clears out the driveway.
How it works
Sell your junk car in Eagan 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 Eagan 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.
Selling a Junk Car in Eagan Without the Runaround
Every Eagan neighborhood is in our pickup area, from Cedar Grove to the area around Viking Lakes and the residential streets in between. Our trucks use I-35E, I-494, Highway 77 and Highway 13 to reach you, and same-day pickup is often available.
Eagan has a large number of apartments and townhomes, and that’s where a lot of junk cars end up stuck. A car that doesn’t run can’t sit in a shared lot forever, and many property managers will ask you to move it. Call us as soon as you get a notice, and we’ll set up a free tow. Let us know the building, the lot and the space number, and whether there’s a gate.
The rest of what we buy here comes from driveways and garages. Common stories include:
- A commuter car with a failed transmission after years of I-35E traffic.
- An older car with salt damage to the brake lines or frame.
- Hail or crash damage that the insurance payout won’t cover.
- A car that failed a repair estimate and has been parked ever since.
When the driver arrives, have the Minnesota title ready to sign and the keys if you have them. Take out your stuff and any parking passes. Afterward, report the sale to DVS within 10 days and cancel your insurance. Our how it works page explains each step, and the vehicles we buy page shows that cars, trucks, SUVs and vans all qualify.
All cars we buy go to licensed recyclers, where fluids and batteries are removed under MPCA rules and the metal is recycled. Industry groups estimate roughly 80% of a vehicle by weight can be recycled. Nearby, we also cover Burnsville and Inver Grove Heights. Call (763) 226-3586 for an offer.
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Paperwork for selling a junk car in Eagan
Title transfers are handled by Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, so the steps in Eagan 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 Eagan
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 Eagan sellers
My Eagan apartment says I have to move my junk car. Can you help?
Yes, we can usually pick up a junk car from an Eagan apartment lot quickly. Call us with the building, the parking spot and the deadline you were given. Same-day pickup is often available, and the tow is free. We’ll pay you at pickup once you sign the title.
Do you buy junk cars in the Cedar Grove area of Eagan?
Yes, we buy junk cars in Cedar Grove and every other part of Eagan. Whether the car is in a driveway, a garage or a townhome lot, the tow is free. You’ll get an offer first, with no obligation, and you choose a pickup time that works for you.
Can I sell my car in Eagan if it has hail damage?
Yes, we buy hail-damaged cars in Eagan whether they run or not. Hail lowers resale value, but the car still has value in parts and metal. Your offer is based on the year, make, model, weight and condition, along with current scrap metal prices.
Do you buy cars that don’t run in Eagan?
Yes. We buy vehicles in Eagan 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 Eagan?
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.
How do I get paid for my junk car in Eagan?
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.
Ready to sell your junk car in Eagan?
Get a free offer in minutes. Free towing, paid on the spot. Open 7 days, 7 AM – 9 PM.