We buy junk cars in Lakeville and pay cash at pickup, with free towing from anywhere in the city. Most offers come back within minutes, and same-day pickup is often available. No hidden fees, and nothing comes out of your payment for the tow.
Lakeville stretches from busy subdivisions near I-35 to wide-open rural roads on the edges of town, and a lot of trucks, SUVs and farm-use vehicles end up parked behind a shed or along a fence line when they quit. Gravel roads, long winter commutes and salt on I-35 all take a toll. If you’ve got a pickup with a rusted-out frame or a car that hasn’t run since last winter, it’s still worth money – and getting it out of the yard is free.
How it works
Sell your junk car in Lakeville 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 Lakeville 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.
Junk Car and Truck Pickup Across Lakeville
From downtown Lakeville to the neighborhoods around Lake Marion and the rural acreages on the city’s outskirts, we pick up junk cars and trucks anywhere in Lakeville. I-35 cuts straight through the city and Highway 50 heads east toward Farmington, so our drivers can get to you quickly. Same-day pickup is often available.
A good share of what we haul from Lakeville is bigger than a sedan. Old pickups, full-size SUVs and work vans pile up miles fast with daily runs up I-35 into the metro. Salt and slush rot the frames and bed supports, and once a truck fails a safety check or needs a new frame, it usually isn’t worth fixing. Our junk truck removal page covers how we handle heavy vehicles.
Out-of-the-way spots are fine, but tell us about them up front:
- Is the vehicle on grass, gravel or behind an outbuilding? Soft ground in spring can affect how we reach it.
- Are the tires flat or the wheels missing? We can still tow it, but the driver needs to know.
- Is there a trailer, snowplow or other equipment attached? Please remove it first.
- Is the gate wide enough for a tow truck to get through?
Have your Minnesota title signed at pickup. If you can’t find it, our Minnesota title transfer guide explains how to get a duplicate from DVS. Remove your plates if we ask, report the sale to DVS within 10 days, and cancel the insurance once the vehicle is gone.
Every vehicle we buy goes to a licensed recycler, where fluids, batteries and tires are pulled and handled properly before the metal is recycled. Nearby, we also buy junk cars in Apple Valley and Farmington. Call (763) 226-3586 to get started.
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Paperwork for selling a junk car in Lakeville
Title transfers are handled by Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, so the steps in Lakeville 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 Lakeville
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 Lakeville sellers
Do you pick up junk trucks from rural properties in Lakeville?
Yes, we pick up junk trucks, cars and SUVs from rural properties around Lakeville. Tell us whether the vehicle is on gravel, grass or behind a building, and if the ground is soft. That helps us bring the right truck. Towing is free, and you’re paid at pickup.
How fast can you tow a junk car in Lakeville?
Same-day pickup is often available in Lakeville. After you accept the offer, we set a pickup window that works for you. The driver confirms the vehicle matches the description, has you sign the title and pays you on the spot, with no towing charge.
Will you buy a truck with a rusted-out frame in Lakeville?
Yes, we buy trucks with rusted frames, rotted beds and failed inspections. Frame rust from road salt is one of the most common reasons trucks get junked in Minnesota. Your offer is based on the truck’s year, make, model, weight and condition, plus current scrap prices.
Is junk car towing really free in Lakeville?
Yes. Towing is free anywhere in Lakeville, 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 Lakeville?
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.
Nearby
We also buy junk cars near Lakeville
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