Need a junk car gone in Prior Lake? We buy it for cash, tow it free and pay you on the spot. Call (763) 226-3586 for an offer – it usually takes a few minutes – and same-day pickup is often available.
Prior Lake life wraps around the water, and so do the roads. MN-13, County Road 42 and County Road 21 carry most of the traffic around Upper and Lower Prior Lake, and many residents commute out toward the rest of the metro every day. That adds up to a lot of winter miles on salted roads. The cars we buy here range from high-mileage commuters to second vehicles that sat in a garage for years, and older trucks that used to tow a boat to the landing. If the repair bill is bigger than the car’s value, it’s time to sell.
How it works
Sell your junk car in Prior Lake 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 Prior Lake 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.
Junk Car Removal Around the Lakes in Prior Lake
We tow from anywhere in Prior Lake – the blocks around Downtown Prior Lake, the lakeside streets where driveways are short and steep, and the newer neighborhoods spreading south and west from County Road 21. Lake lots can be tight. If your car is at the bottom of a sloped driveway, squeezed beside a garage or parked on a narrow lane near the water, tell us so we can bring the right truck and plan the angle.
Why do so many Prior Lake cars end up as junkers? Winter is the big one. Salt on MN-13 and County Road 42 works into frames and brake lines, and the hills around the lakes are hard on brakes and transmissions. Tow vehicles that pulled boats or trailers often wear out early. And plenty of cars just get parked when a family upgrades, then sit until the battery, tires and brakes give up.
Helpful things to know before pickup:
- We can tow a car that doesn’t run. Our non-running car page explains how.
- No keys is usually fine, but tell us up front.
- Have the Minnesota title ready to sign. If it’s lost, call and ask about a duplicate from DVS.
- Remove personal items, your toll tag and any boat or dock keys you left in the car.
Lake cabins and seasonal homes add another wrinkle. Some Prior Lake properties have an old car or truck that only gets used in summer, then sits through a long winter until it won’t start at all. If the owner lives elsewhere, a family member can usually meet the driver, as long as the title paperwork is in order. Call ahead and we’ll explain what’s needed.
We also buy junk cars across Scott County and the south metro, including Savage and Shakopee.
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Paperwork for selling a junk car in Prior Lake
Title transfers are handled by Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, so the steps in Prior Lake are the same as anywhere else in Scott 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 Prior Lake
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 Prior Lake sellers
Can you tow a junk car from a steep lakeside driveway in Prior Lake?
Usually, yes. Many Prior Lake lake lots have short, steep or narrow driveways, and we plan for them. Tell us the slope, whether the car rolls and steers, and how close the truck can get. If access is very tight, we’ll talk through options before we send a driver.
How fast can you pick up a junk car in Prior Lake?
Same-day pickup is often available in Prior Lake. Once you accept the offer, we set a pickup window that works for you. We can’t promise an exact time, but pickups in Scott County’s metro cities usually happen fast, and you’re paid at pickup.
Do you buy old trucks in Prior Lake that were used to tow boats?
Yes, we buy old pickups and SUVs in Prior Lake that were used for towing boats and trailers, even with worn transmissions or engine trouble. Tell us the year, make, model and what’s wrong. The tow is free, and we’ll make an offer based on the truck’s condition and weight.
Is junk car towing really free in Prior Lake?
Yes. Towing is free anywhere in Prior Lake, 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 Prior Lake?
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.
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.
Nearby
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