Cash for your junk car in Moorhead, plus free towing – that’s what we offer across Moorhead and Clay County on the Minnesota side of the Red River. Get a free offer by phone, usually within minutes. Accept it, and pickup is usually within a day or two depending on location, with payment on the spot.
Moorhead’s open prairie means strong winds, blowing snow and some of the coldest winter mornings in the state. Those conditions are tough on batteries, starters and anything already worn. Add I-94 and US-10 miles, road salt, and the occasional Red River flood, and many vehicles here reach the end. Whether yours is a winter no-start, a flood-damaged car or a student car left behind, we’ll make you an offer.
How it works
Sell your junk car in Moorhead 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 Moorhead at no cost. In Greater Minnesota, pickup is usually within a day or two.
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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.
What Moorhead Drivers Should Know About Junking a Car
We pick up in Moorhead’s neighborhoods and student rentals and in nearby Clay County towns like Dilworth, Glyndon, Sabin, Barnesville and Hawley. Farms in the Red River Valley are part of our route too. Wide-open farmland means a car parked by a machine shed or grain bin is usually easy to reach, as long as the ground is firm.
Moorhead-area cars tend to get junked for a few reasons. Cold snaps kill batteries and starters, and older cars often don’t come back. I-94 and US-10 miles wear out engines and transmissions. Road salt eats at frames and brake lines. Spring floods can leave cars in low-lying areas with water damage. And college students at Minnesota State University Moorhead and Concordia often leave an older car behind when they move. If yours has flood damage, see our damaged car page.
A few tips for pickup:
- Clear drifted snow from around the vehicle. On the prairie, a car can get buried quickly.
- In spring, tell us if the field or yard is soft or flooded. A spot near a hard surface is best.
- Leave the keys if you have them.
- Have the Minnesota title signed in the seller section, with the odometer reading where required.
- Remove personal items, and ask us about your plates.
If you’re a student or a parent selling a student’s car, check whose name is on the title first. The person named on it needs to sign the seller section. Planning ahead of graduation or a move makes pickup easier, especially if the car is parked in a rental lot with limited space.
After pickup, report the sale to DVS within 10 days and cancel your insurance. We also tow from Alexandria. Call (763) 226-3586 for an offer.
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Paperwork for selling a junk car in Moorhead
Title transfers are handled by Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, so the steps in Moorhead are the same as anywhere else in Clay 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 Moorhead
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 Moorhead sellers
Do you buy junk cars in Dilworth, Glyndon and Barnesville?
Yes. We buy junk cars in Dilworth, Glyndon, Sabin, Barnesville, Hawley and the rest of Clay County, as well as Moorhead itself. Towing is free throughout, and the offer you accept is the amount you’re paid at pickup, with no towing deductions.
Will you buy a flood-damaged car in Moorhead?
Yes. We buy flood-damaged cars, trucks and SUVs in Moorhead, whether or not they run. Water damage affects the offer, but it doesn’t stop us from buying. If an insurance company is involved or the title has a brand, tell us when you call so we can explain the paperwork.
How soon can you pick up a junk car in Moorhead?
Pickup in Moorhead is usually within a day or two of accepting your offer, depending on your location and our schedule. Heavy snow or flooding can affect timing. We don’t promise same-day service here, but we’ll give you a realistic pickup window when you book.
Do I have to be there when you pick up my car in Moorhead?
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 Moorhead?
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.
Do you buy cars that don’t run in Moorhead?
Yes. We buy vehicles in Moorhead 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.
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