Plymouth residents can sell a junk car for cash with free towing from Cash For A Junker. Call for a quick, no-obligation offer, and same-day pickup is often available. You get paid when the car is picked up, and nothing is taken out for the tow.
In a city where most homes have two- and three-car garages, an old car can sit in a stall for years before anyone decides what to do with it. Then the battery is dead, the tires are flat and the registration has lapsed. Others end up junked after a winter crash on I-494 or a repair quote that’s higher than the car’s value. Whatever the reason, you don’t have to fix it, list it or wait for a buyer who never shows up.
How it works
Sell your junk car in Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth
We pick up junk cars all over Plymouth, from neighborhoods near Medicine Lake to the newer developments on the city’s north side. With I-494, US-169 and Highway 55 running through town, our trucks can reach most addresses quickly, and same-day pickup is often available. Garages, driveways, townhome lots and apartment parking all work.
The most common Plymouth junkers we see:
- Cars that have been parked in the garage for a year or more and won’t start.
- Commuter cars with high miles from years on I-494 and Highway 55.
- Older cars with rust underneath from salted winter roads.
- Cars damaged in a crash or a hailstorm that the insurance company won’t cover enough to fix.
If the car has been sitting in a garage, check that it can be pushed or pulled out. Flat tires and locked steering usually aren’t a problem, but tell us about them when you call. For townhome and HOA lots, it helps to let the association know a tow truck is coming. If there’s a second car blocking the way, move it before the driver arrives.
Paperwork is simple. Sign your Minnesota title over at pickup, take off your plates if we ask you to, and report the sale to DVS within 10 days. Our how it works page walks through every step, from the offer to the final DVS report. Wondering what the car might bring? Read how much is my junk car worth for the factors that matter, or call (763) 226-3586 for a real offer.
Every car goes to a licensed recycler, which removes fluids, batteries and tires, saves good parts for reuse and recycles the metal into new products. We also buy cars next door in Maple Grove and Minnetonka.
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Paperwork for selling a junk car in Plymouth
Title transfers are handled by Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, so the steps in Plymouth 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 Plymouth
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 Plymouth sellers
Can you tow a junk car out of my Plymouth garage?
Yes, we can tow a junk car straight out of your garage in Plymouth. Let us know if the tires are flat, the car is in park without keys or the steering is locked. Our driver will bring what’s needed to pull it out safely without damaging your garage or driveway.
Do you buy cars near Medicine Lake in Plymouth?
Yes, we buy junk and used cars near Medicine Lake and in every other part of Plymouth. The tow is free no matter where in the city you live. We’ll give you an offer first, and if you accept, we set up pickup, often the same day.
Will you buy a car in Plymouth that still runs?
Yes, we buy running cars as well as junkers. If you have a used car you’d rather not sell privately, we’ll make you an offer based on its year, make, model, mileage and condition. Pickup and towing are free, and you’re paid at pickup.
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 Plymouth?
Yes. Towing is free anywhere in Plymouth, 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 Plymouth?
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 Plymouth?
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