Owatonna is part of our Southern Minnesota service area, so you can sell a junk car here for cash with free towing. We buy across Steele County, from in-town driveways to farm sites. Call (763) 226-3586 for a free offer, usually within minutes, and you’re paid on the spot at pickup.
With I-35 and US-14 crossing right through town, Owatonna drivers put on a lot of highway miles. Commuters head north toward the metro or east toward Rochester, and that steady driving takes a toll. Road salt, potholes and hail season round out the picture. When the repair estimate tops what the car is worth, selling it as scrap makes sense. Pickup is usually within a day or two depending on location.
How it works
Sell your junk car in Owatonna 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 Owatonna 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.
From I-35 Commuters to Farm Trucks: Junk Car Removal in Owatonna
We tow from homes and apartment lots in Owatonna and from the farms and small towns around it, including Medford, Blooming Prairie and Ellendale. Steele County is mostly farmland, so many of our pickups are on rural properties where a car or truck has been parked by a shed or out in a grove.
Vehicles in this area usually get junked because of wear rather than one big event. Daily miles on I-35 and US-14 grind down engines and transmissions. Hail storms in summer can total an older car with a single bad afternoon. Deer collisions on the highways and county roads are common in fall. And on farms, old pickups and grain trucks often stay parked after their last season. If yours has hail or collision damage, see our damaged car page.
To make pickup go smoothly:
- Tell us where the vehicle is, and mention any gates, narrow lanes or soft field access.
- In winter, clear snow from around the car if you can. In spring, keep in mind that wet fields can be hard to reach.
- Have your Minnesota title signed in the seller section, with the odometer reading where required.
- Remove personal items, and ask us about your license plates.
If you farm, you may have more than one old vehicle on the place. Mention all of them on the call, including pickups, cars and vans. We’ll price each one separately, and they can often be picked up on the same trip. Clearing out a shed or grove of old vehicles is a common job for us in Steele County.
Keys help, but they aren’t required for a car that doesn’t run. Once we tow it, report the sale to DVS within 10 days and cancel your insurance. Our title transfer guide explains the paperwork in detail. We also cover Faribault and Albert Lea.
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Paperwork for selling a junk car in Owatonna
Title transfers are handled by Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, so the steps in Owatonna are the same as anywhere else in Steele 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 Owatonna
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 Owatonna sellers
Do you buy junk cars in Medford and Blooming Prairie?
Yes. Medford, Blooming Prairie, Ellendale and the rest of Steele County are part of our Owatonna-area service. Towing is free in every town. Call with the year, make, model and condition of your vehicle, and we’ll give you an offer, usually within minutes.
Will you tow an old truck from a farm near Owatonna?
Yes. We tow old pickups, work trucks and cars from farms around Owatonna. Let us know how to reach the vehicle and whether the ground is firm. Flat tires, missing parts and non-running engines are all fine. You’re paid on the spot when we pick it up.
How soon can you pick up a junk car in Owatonna?
Pickup in Owatonna is usually within a day or two of accepting your offer, depending on your location and our schedule. We’ll give you a pickup window when you book. We don’t promise same-day service outside the Twin Cities metro, but we’ll keep you posted.
How do I get paid for my junk car in Owatonna?
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 Owatonna?
Yes. We buy vehicles in Owatonna 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 Owatonna?
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.
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