Sartell drivers can sell a junk car for cash and get it towed away for free – we cover the whole city, both sides of the Mississippi, and the townships around it. Call for a free offer, usually within minutes, with no obligation. Once you accept, pickup is usually within a day or two depending on location, and you’re paid on the spot.
Plenty of Sartell homes have room for a second or third vehicle, which is exactly how an old car ends up sitting for years. It stops getting driven, the battery dies, the tires go flat and the registration lapses. At that point it’s taking up garage or driveway space instead of earning anything. We buy it the way it sits, running or not, and the steel gets recycled instead of rusting in place.
How it works
Sell your junk car in Sartell 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 Sartell 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.
Clearing Out That Extra Car in Sartell
Most of our Sartell pickups come from residential driveways and garages, but we also tow from acreages and farm sites out toward Rice, St. Stephen and the rural edges of Stearns and Benton counties. If the car is in a pole barn, a field or behind a hobby shop, that’s fine. Just tell us where it is so we send a truck that can reach it.
The cars we buy here tend to fall into a few groups. There’s the commuter that took too many winter trips on MN-15 and US-10 and finally gave out. There’s the truck that got hit by a deer on a county road and was totaled by insurance. And there’s the old car that’s been parked so long the brakes have seized and the tires are cracked. All of them qualify. If the vehicle won’t move at all, our non-running car page covers what to expect.
A few things make pickup go smoothly:
- Clear a path if the car is in a garage or behind a fence, and in winter, shovel around the wheels.
- Find the keys if you have them. They’re helpful, not mandatory.
- Locate your Minnesota title and fill in the seller section with the odometer reading where required.
- Take out personal items, garage door openers and toll tags.
Not sure whether to fix it or sell it? A good rule of thumb is to compare the repair quote with what the car is worth running. If the repair wins, call us first. A free offer costs nothing, and you can decide after you hear it. Many Sartell sellers find that a car stored for years is worth more as recycled steel and parts than as a project.
After the tow, report the sale to DVS within 10 days – it can be done online – and then cancel your insurance. Neighbors in St. Cloud get the same free towing, and so do sellers farther west around Alexandria. Questions? Call (763) 226-3586.
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Paperwork for selling a junk car in Sartell
Title transfers are handled by Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, so the steps in Sartell are the same as anywhere else in Stearns 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 Sartell
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 Sartell sellers
Will you tow a car that’s been sitting for years in Sartell?
Yes. Cars that have sat for years with flat tires, seized brakes or a dead battery are a normal pickup for us. Tell us about the condition when you call so the driver brings the right equipment. We tow it from your garage, driveway or yard for free and pay you on the spot.
Do you pick up junk cars on acreages near Sartell?
Yes. We pick up on acreages, farm sites and rural lots around Sartell, including toward Rice and St. Stephen. Let us know if the access is a gravel lane, a field or a soft yard, because that helps us plan the right truck. Towing stays free and pickup is usually within a day or two.
What do I need to sell my junk car in Sartell?
You normally need the Minnesota title in your name, signed in the seller section with the odometer reading where required. Have your ID handy too. If the title is lost, you can order a duplicate from Minnesota DVS, and some cases can still be worked out, so call and ask before you assume you can’t sell.
Do I have to be there when you pick up my car in Sartell?
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 Sartell?
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 Sartell?
Yes. We buy vehicles in Sartell 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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