Minnetonka homeowners can get cash for a junk car with free towing from Cash For A Junker. Get an offer in minutes, often schedule same-day pickup, and get paid when the driver loads the car. There are no hidden fees, and the offer comes with no obligation.
Minnetonka is wooded and hilly, with long driveways, curving roads and plenty of homes tucked back from the street. That’s beautiful, but it can make a dead car hard to deal with – especially one that’s been parked by the garage for a couple of winters. Steep driveways, salted roads and daily commutes on I-494 and Highway 7 all wear cars down. When it’s time to let one go, we’ll come get it.
How it works
Sell your junk car in Minnetonka 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 Minnetonka 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.
Towing Junk Cars From Minnetonka’s Wooded Lots and Long Driveways
We pick up junk cars all over Minnetonka, including the Ridgedale and Glen Lake areas and the quieter neighborhoods off Highway 7 and Excelsior Boulevard. I-494, US-169, Highway 7 and I-394 serve the city, and same-day pickup is often available.
Minnetonka properties can be tricky for tow trucks. Before pickup, think about access:
- Long or steep driveways: Tell us how long it is and whether it’s paved or gravel. In winter, make sure it’s plowed.
- Tight turnarounds: If there’s no room to turn around, mention it so the driver can plan.
- Cars behind trees or in a side yard: Let us know if the car is on grass or soft ground.
- Low branches: Some wooded lots have limbs that hang low over the driveway.
Cars get junked in Minnetonka for the usual Minnesota reasons and a few local ones. Steep hills are hard on old brakes and transmissions, winter salt rusts out the underside, and commutes on I-494 and I-394 pile on miles. Many families also keep an extra car that eventually stops running and just stays parked.
When you’re ready, have the title signed, find the keys and remove your belongings. If the title is missing, read how to sell a car without a title, then call (763) 226-3586 to ask about your situation. Report the sale to DVS within 10 days and cancel your insurance after pickup. Learn more about our junk car removal service.
Every car goes to a licensed recycler. Fluids, batteries and tires are removed and handled properly, and the metal is recycled. Nearby, we also buy junk cars in Eden Prairie and Plymouth.
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Paperwork for selling a junk car in Minnetonka
Title transfers are handled by Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, so the steps in Minnetonka are the same as anywhere else in Hennepin 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 Minnetonka
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 Minnetonka sellers
Can a tow truck reach a junk car on my steep Minnetonka driveway?
Usually, yes – most driveways are no problem. Tell us how steep and long the driveway is, whether it’s paved, and if there’s room to turn around. In winter, plow and sand the driveway before pickup if you can. With that information, we’ll send a truck that can safely get the car out.
Do you pick up junk cars near Ridgedale in Minnetonka?
Yes, we pick up junk cars near Ridgedale, in the Glen Lake area and throughout Minnetonka. Apartments, condos, townhomes and single-family homes are all covered. Towing is free, and you’re paid on the spot once the title is signed. You’ll get an offer before anything is scheduled.
How quickly can you tow a junk car in Minnetonka?
Same-day pickup is often available in Minnetonka. Once you accept the offer, we set a pickup window that works for you. If your property has tricky access, telling us ahead of time helps the driver get in and out quickly.
Do you buy cars that don’t run in Minnetonka?
Yes. We buy vehicles in Minnetonka 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 Minnetonka?
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 Minnetonka?
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.
Nearby
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