From the bluffs above the St. Croix to the newer neighborhoods west of town, we buy junk cars in Stillwater for cash and tow them free. Same-day pickup is often available, offers usually come within minutes, and you’re paid on the spot.
Stillwater’s hills are beautiful and hard on cars. Steep streets running up from Downtown Stillwater put extra wear on brakes and transmissions, and winter salt on those grades speeds up rust underneath. Many residents commute west on MN-36 every day, and the river valley brings its share of flooding and storm damage. We buy the older commuter that finally gave out, the car that’s been tucked in a historic garage for a decade, and everything in between.
How it works
Sell your junk car in Stillwater 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 Stillwater 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.
Stillwater Junk Car Towing on Hills, Bluffs and Historic Streets
We tow junk cars from all over Stillwater, including the steep residential streets on the North Hill and South Hill above downtown, homes near the St. Croix along MN-95, the newer subdivisions to the west near MN-36 and MN-96, and apartment and condo lots across the city. Older homes often have narrow driveways, alley garages or steep approaches. Describe the spot when you call so we can send the right truck.
Stillwater has its own mix of reasons cars get junked. Hills wear out brakes and transmissions faster than flat suburbs do. Salt clings to cars on steep, frequently treated streets. Low areas near the river can flood in wet springs. And plenty of older cars spend years in a detached garage, coming out with flat tires, dead batteries and dried-out seals. If yours has heavy damage, our damaged car page explains how we price it.
A few tips specific to tight older lots:
- If the car is in an alley garage, tell us which direction the alley runs and how wide it is.
- On a steep driveway, let us know whether the parking brake still holds.
- Clear snow and ice from the path in winter.
- Have your Minnesota title ready, or call (763) 226-3586 if it’s lost.
Stillwater’s newer western neighborhoods are a different story, with wide driveways and attached garages that make pickups quick. There, the junkers we see are mostly commuter cars worn out by years of MN-36 traffic and winter salt. Your offer depends on the car’s year, make, model, weight and condition, plus current scrap metal prices, so share as much detail as you can when you call.
We also buy junk cars in the rest of Washington County, including Oakdale and Woodbury.
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Paperwork for selling a junk car in Stillwater
Title transfers are handled by Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, so the steps in Stillwater 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 Stillwater
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 Stillwater sellers
Can you tow a junk car from a steep driveway in Stillwater?
Usually, yes. Stillwater has many steep driveways and hillside streets, and we plan tows around them. Tell us how steep the approach is, whether the car rolls and steers, and whether the parking brake holds. If access is very tight, we’ll discuss options before sending a driver.
Do you pick up junk cars in Downtown Stillwater?
Yes, we pick up junk cars in and around Downtown Stillwater, including from alley garages and private lots. Give us the address and the exact parking spot. The tow is free, and same-day pickup is often available in Stillwater. Just tell us where the car is parked.
Can you haul a car that’s been sitting in a Stillwater garage for years?
Yes, we haul cars that have been sitting in Stillwater garages for years, even with flat tires, dead batteries or stale fuel. Let us know if the garage is in an alley and whether the door opens fully. We’ll tow it for free and pay you on the spot.
Is junk car towing really free in Stillwater?
Yes. Towing is free anywhere in Stillwater, 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 Stillwater?
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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