Cash For A Junker pays cash for junk cars in Fridley and tows them away free. Tell us what you have, get an offer, usually within minutes, and pick a pickup time. Same-day pickup is often available, and you’re paid on the spot.
Fridley is a working city. I-694 cuts across the middle, University Avenue and Central Avenue carry traffic north and south, and a lot of the cars here are daily drivers that have put in years of commuting on them. Many of the junkers we buy are older sedans, minivans and work trucks with a blown engine, a slipping transmission or rust that finally got too deep to patch. Some have simply sat in the driveway since the last winter they didn’t start. Whatever the reason, you don’t have to fix it to sell it.
How it works
Sell your junk car in Fridley 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 Fridley 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.
Fridley Junk Car Removal on Both Sides of I-694
We pick up junk cars everywhere in Fridley – the neighborhoods off East River Road near the Mississippi, the streets between University and Central Avenues, and the apartment and townhome lots near the I-694 interchanges. We also tow from the city’s industrial and commercial areas if a business has a fleet vehicle or a work truck it wants gone. For bigger vehicles, see our junk truck removal page.
Fridley winters do a lot of the damage. Salt on I-694 and the main avenues collects under the car and works on brake lines, subframes and exhaust. Cold starts finish off weak batteries and starters. Then spring brings potholes that knock alignments out and bend rims. After enough of that, an older car can need more in repairs than it’s worth, and that’s when most people call us.
A few practical points for Fridley sellers:
- If the car is on the street, make sure it’s reachable from the curb and not buried behind a snowbank.
- For a car in a garage, check that the door opens and the tires hold some air – flat tires are fine, just mention them.
- Have the Minnesota title on hand. If it’s lost, call (763) 226-3586 and we’ll explain your options.
Many Fridley homes were built decades ago with single-stall garages and narrow driveways, and older cars tend to get parked in the side yard or along the curb once they stop running. We can usually reach them either way. Tell us if the car has been sitting long enough for the tires to sink into the grass or the brakes to lock up, and we’ll come prepared.
We also buy junk cars in the cities around you, including Columbia Heights to the south and Coon Rapids to the north.
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Paperwork for selling a junk car in Fridley
Title transfers are handled by Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, so the steps in Fridley are the same as anywhere else in Anoka 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 Fridley
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 Fridley sellers
Do you pick up junk cars near East River Road in Fridley?
Yes, we pick up junk cars from homes and lots along and around East River Road in Fridley, and from every other part of the city. Give us the address and where the car is parked. The tow is free, and same-day pickup is often available in Fridley.
Will you buy a Fridley business’s old work truck or van?
Yes, we buy old work trucks, cargo vans and fleet vehicles from Fridley businesses. Tell us the year, make, model, condition and whether it runs, plus where it’s parked on the property. Whoever holds the title will need to sign it, and you’re paid on the spot when we tow.
Can you tow a car in Fridley that’s been sitting for years?
Yes, we tow cars in Fridley that have been sitting for years, even with flat tires, a dead battery or seized brakes. Let us know if it’s in a garage, on grass or blocked by other vehicles so we can plan the tow. Same-day pickup is often available.
Do I need a title to sell a junk car in Fridley?
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 Fridley?
Yes. Towing is free anywhere in Fridley, 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.
Ready to sell your junk car in Fridley?
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