Oakdale drivers can turn a junker into cash without paying for a tow. We buy junk cars in Oakdale in any condition, the pickup is free, and same-day pickup is often available. Call (763) 226-3586 for an offer, which usually takes just minutes.
Oakdale is boxed in by some of the busiest roads in the east metro: I-694 runs through the middle, I-94 crosses the south end, and MN-36 runs across the north. That means a lot of local cars rack up hard highway miles, then sit through Washington County winters full of salt and slush. We buy plenty of tired commuter cars here, along with second vehicles that were parked in the driveway one fall and never started again. Running or not, rusted or wrecked, we’ll make an offer.
How it works
Sell your junk car in Oakdale 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 Oakdale 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.
Free Junk Car Towing Throughout Oakdale
Every Oakdale neighborhood is in our pickup area, from the streets near I-694 and 10th Street to the residential areas north toward MN-36 and the townhome communities in between. Many Oakdale homes have attached garages with short driveways, and that’s no problem. If the car is in a garage, behind another vehicle or in a shared lot, mention it when you call so we can plan the pickup.
The east metro is hard on cars in predictable ways. Freeway commuting on I-694 and I-94 wears out transmissions and brakes. Salt piles up under the car every winter and eventually rots brake lines and floor pans. Spring brings potholes on the frontage roads and side streets, and summer storms sometimes bring hail. When repair estimates start to exceed the car’s value, cash for junk cars is often the smarter choice.
Getting ready for pickup is quick:
- Sign the Minnesota title as the seller and add the odometer reading where required.
- Take out personal items, garage door openers and your toll tag.
- Ask us about your license plates.
- Report the sale to DVS within 10 days – you can do it online – and cancel your insurance after we tow.
Oakdale has a lot of homes from the 1970s and 1980s with older cars still parked in the garage or beside the house. If yours has been sitting since its last failed inspection, it may have flat tires, a seized parking brake or a dead battery. None of that stops a pickup. The more detail you give us up front, the more accurate the offer and the smoother the tow.
Our Minnesota title transfer guide walks through the paperwork. We also pick up in nearby Woodbury and Maplewood.
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Paperwork for selling a junk car in Oakdale
Title transfers are handled by Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, so the steps in Oakdale are the same as anywhere else in Washington 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 Oakdale
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 Oakdale sellers
Do you tow junk cars from Oakdale townhome communities?
Yes, we tow junk cars from townhome communities and shared lots throughout Oakdale. Tell us the stall or garage number and whether any association rules apply to tow trucks. The tow is free, and you’re paid on the spot when the driver loads the car.
How fast can I sell my junk car in Oakdale?
You can often sell and have the car picked up the same day in Oakdale. The offer usually comes within minutes of calling, and same-day pickup is often available across the east metro. We’ll agree on a pickup window, though we don’t promise an exact time.
Can you pick up a car in Oakdale that won’t start?
Yes, we pick up cars in Oakdale that won’t start, including ones with a dead battery, bad starter, blown engine or failed transmission. We tow it, so it doesn’t need to run or drive. Just tell us whether the wheels roll and steer so we bring the right equipment.
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 Oakdale?
Yes. Towing is free anywhere in Oakdale, 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 Oakdale?
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.
Ready to sell your junk car in Oakdale?
Get a free offer in minutes. Free towing, paid on the spot. Open 7 days, 7 AM – 9 PM.