We buy junk cars on every kind of Ham Lake property – suburban driveways, wooded lots and rural acreage – and the tow is free. Call (763) 226-3586 for an offer, usually within minutes. Same-day pickup is often available, and you’re paid on the spot.
Ham Lake has a more rural feel than most metro cities, with big lots, long driveways and plenty of room to park an extra vehicle. That room is exactly why so many old cars, pickups and project vehicles end up sitting here for years. MN-65 is the main route through the city, and the daily drive south toward Blaine and the metro puts its own wear on commuter cars. Whether you’ve got one junker or a few, we’ll make an offer.
How it works
Sell your junk car in Ham Lake 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 Ham Lake 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.
Clearing Out Old Vehicles on Ham Lake Acreage
We tow from anywhere in Ham Lake, from the neighborhoods near MN-65 and Bunker Lake Boulevard to the large wooded lots and rural properties across the rest of the city. Many pickups here involve a long gravel driveway, a vehicle tucked behind a pole barn or a car that’s been parked on grass for years. Tell us how to reach it, whether the ground is firm, and if trees or fences are in the way.
Here’s why vehicles pile up in Ham Lake:
- Space to store them. Big lots make it easy to park a broken car and put off dealing with it.
- Weather. Vehicles parked outside take on rust, rodent damage, flat tires and seized brakes.
- Commuting. MN-65 traffic and winter salt wear down daily drivers.
- Old work trucks. Pickups used for hauling and plowing eventually wear out their engines and transmissions.
If you have more than one vehicle to clear out, let us know when you call so we can plan the pickup. For trucks, our junk truck removal page has details. A Minnesota title is normally needed for each vehicle. Long-parked cars often have lost paperwork, so ask us about ordering a duplicate from DVS.
Long-parked vehicles also tend to be missing parts by the time someone decides to sell – a battery pulled for another project, wheels swapped onto a trailer or a catalytic converter that’s gone. They still have scrap value. Tell us what’s missing when you call so the offer is accurate. Your price depends on the vehicle’s year, make, model, weight and condition, plus current scrap metal prices.
We also pick up in nearby Andover and Blaine.
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Paperwork for selling a junk car in Ham Lake
Title transfers are handled by Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, so the steps in Ham Lake 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 Ham Lake
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 Ham Lake sellers
Can you pick up several junk vehicles from one Ham Lake property?
Yes, we can pick up several junk vehicles from one Ham Lake property. Tell us how many there are, what they are and where each one sits so we can plan the trucks. Each vehicle gets its own offer, and you’re paid on the spot when they’re towed.
Do you tow cars from long gravel driveways in Ham Lake?
Yes, we tow cars from long gravel driveways and rural lots throughout Ham Lake. Let us know about soft ground, tight turns, trees or gates along the way. The tow is free, and same-day pickup is often available because Ham Lake is in our Twin Cities metro area.
Can you haul a car in Ham Lake that’s been parked on grass for years?
Yes, we haul cars in Ham Lake that have been parked on grass for years, even if the tires are flat or the car has sunk into the ground. Tell us whether it rolls at all and how close a truck can get. We’ll plan the tow so it goes smoothly.
Do I need a title to sell a junk car in Ham Lake?
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 Ham Lake?
Yes. Towing is free anywhere in Ham Lake, 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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