Got a car in Woodbury that’s done for? We buy junk cars for cash, tow them for free, and same-day pickup is often available. Ask for an offer and you’ll usually have it within minutes. The driver pays you on the spot.
Woodbury has grown fast, and many families here have a third car that slowly turns into a lawn ornament – a teenager’s first car with a dead transmission, or an old SUV that couldn’t pass a repair estimate. East metro winters bring plenty of road salt on I-94 and I-494, and summer hail can pound cars parked outside. Instead of paying to repair a car that isn’t worth it, you can turn it into cash and free up the driveway.
How it works
Sell your junk car in Woodbury 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 Woodbury 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.
Hauling Junk Cars From Woodbury Driveways and Lots
We buy and tow junk cars all over Woodbury, from neighborhoods along Radio Drive and Valley Creek Road to the newer areas in the south of the city. I-94 and I-494 run along the city’s northern and western edges, so our trucks reach Woodbury quickly and same-day pickup is often available.
Most Woodbury junk cars come from driveways and garages, but we also pick up from townhome associations and apartment lots. Many HOAs here have rules about cars that don’t run or aren’t registered, so if you’ve been given a notice, call us and we’ll try to get the car out promptly. Let the association or property manager know a tow truck is coming.
Reasons we see Woodbury cars get sold for scrap:
- A high-mileage commuter car that’s worn out from daily trips on I-94 into St. Paul or Minneapolis.
- Rust on the frame, brake lines or exhaust from years of salty roads.
- Hail damage that makes the repair cost more than the car.
- A failed engine, transmission or catalytic converter on an older car.
Before the driver arrives, find the title and the keys, empty out the car, and remove any toll transponders or parking tags. If the title is lost, read our page on how to sell a car without a title – in most cases you’ll order a duplicate from DVS, but call (763) 226-3586 and ask, since some situations can be worked out. Then report the sale to DVS within 10 days and cancel your insurance.
Every car we buy is recycled by a licensed recycler. Fluids, batteries and tires are removed, good parts are reused and the metal is recycled. Close to Woodbury, we also serve Cottage Grove and Maplewood. See all service areas.
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Paperwork for selling a junk car in Woodbury
Title transfers are handled by Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services, so the steps in Woodbury 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 Woodbury
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 Woodbury sellers
Can you remove a junk car from a Woodbury HOA or townhome lot?
Yes, we remove junk cars from HOA and townhome lots in Woodbury. Tell us the parking spot and whether the lot has any access rules. If your association has sent a notice about a car that doesn’t run, mention it when you call so we can schedule the free tow quickly.
How fast can you tow a junk car in Woodbury?
Same-day pickup is often available in Woodbury. Once you accept your offer, we’ll set a pickup window that fits your schedule. The driver looks the car over, collects the signed title and pays you on the spot, with nothing taken out for the tow.
Do you buy hail-damaged cars in Woodbury?
Yes, we buy hail-damaged cars in Woodbury, whether they still run or not. Hail dents and broken glass lower a car’s resale value, but it still has value in parts and metal. Your offer depends on the year, make, model, weight and overall condition.
Do I have to be there when you pick up my car in Woodbury?
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 Woodbury?
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 Woodbury?
Yes. We buy vehicles in Woodbury 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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