Cash For A Junker buys junk trucks, SUVs, vans and minivans anywhere in Minnesota, running or not. That includes pickups, work trucks, cargo vans and farm trucks with rust, blown engines, bad transmissions or accident damage. You get a free offer usually within minutes, we tow it away for free, and you’re paid on the spot at pickup.
How it works
Sell your junk car 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 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.
Trucks and larger vehicles we buy
If it’s a light-duty truck, SUV or van, we can almost always make an offer. Here are the vehicles Minnesota sellers call about most.
Pickup trucks
Full-size and midsize pickups in any condition, including trucks with rotted beds, rusted frames, worn-out four-wheel-drive systems and high miles. Minnesota pickups work hard – plowing, towing boats to the lake, hauling deer stands and firewood – and plenty reach the end of the road with a lot of metal left on them.
Work trucks and vans
Service-body pickups, contractor trucks, cargo vans and passenger vans from small businesses and trades. If you’re retiring a vehicle from a fleet, call us about the details, including how the title is held.
Farm trucks
Old farm pickups and trucks that have been parked behind the machine shed or pole barn for years. For larger or older farm trucks, call (763) 226-3586 and describe the vehicle so we can confirm we can take it and plan the tow.
SUVs
Compact, midsize and full-size SUVs, including four-wheel-drive models that took a beating on gravel roads, frost heaves and winter commutes.
Minivans
Family minivans with failing transmissions, sliding door problems, electrical issues or just too many miles. Minivans are common junk vehicles because repair costs can climb fast once they get older.
What sets the offer on a junk truck or SUV
Trucks, SUVs and vans are valued on the same factors as cars, with weight playing a bigger role. A heavier vehicle carries more steel, so its scrap metal value floor is usually higher.
- Year, make and model, since some trucks have parts that stay in demand for many years
- Weight and current scrap metal prices
- Whether it runs and drives, including four-wheel-drive function
- Damage and rust, especially to the frame, cab corners and bed
- Missing parts like the catalytic converter, engine or transmission
- Pickup location, whether that’s a city driveway or a rural farm site
Mention any extras that stayed with the vehicle, like a newer set of tires. For the full picture, see cash for junk cars or the junk car value guide.
Rust: the Minnesota truck killer
Frame rust is one of the most common reasons Minnesota trucks get retired. Years of road salt work into boxed frame rails, brake lines, fuel lines, rocker panels, cab corners and bed supports, often hidden until a mechanic puts the truck on a lift.
Once the frame is compromised, the truck may not be safe to drive, and a frame replacement on an older truck rarely makes financial sense. A rusted-out truck still has value in its drivetrain, parts and metal, so selling it is usually better than letting it sit.
Signs a truck has reached the end
- A mechanic flags frame rot or won’t put the truck on a lift
- Brake or fuel lines have been patched more than once
- The four-wheel drive no longer engages and the transfer case is failing
- The transmission slips when towing or climbing hills
- The repair list is longer than the truck’s value
If two or more of these sound familiar, compare a cash offer with the repair estimate before you spend more on it.
Plows, toppers and other add-ons
Tell us about anything bolted to the truck before we quote. Snowplow mounts and blades, toppers and caps, toolboxes, ladder racks, hitches and service bodies all change the weight and the work involved.
If you want to keep the plow, the topper or a toolbox for your next truck, remove it before pickup or tell us so we can plan around it. Either way, take out your tools, chains, straps and personal items, and pull any toll transponder or parking permit off the windshield.
Getting a big vehicle ready for pickup
Trucks and vans need a little more room to load than a compact car, so access matters. Make sure the tow truck can reach the vehicle and pull it out in a straight line if possible.
In winter, clear the snow around the truck and the path to the road, and break up any ice under the tires. In spring, soft fields and gravel driveways can turn to mud during the thaw, so let us know if the ground is soft. Moving other vehicles, trailers or equipment out of the way before the driver arrives keeps the visit short. If the truck has farm plates or business plates, ask us what to do with them.
Free pickup for trucks anywhere in Minnesota
We tow trucks, SUVs and vans for free from homes, businesses and farms across the state. In the Twin Cities metro, same-day pickup is often available, in cities like Lakeville and Blaine. In Greater Minnesota, pickup is usually within a day or two depending on location, whether that’s Bemidji, Willmar or a farm off US-52 in southeast Minnesota.
- Describe the truck, its condition and anything attached to it.
- Get your free offer, usually within minutes, with no obligation.
- Choose a pickup window and tell us where the vehicle sits.
- Sign the title, including the odometer reading where required, and get paid on the spot.
- Report the sale to DVS within 10 days, online if you like, and ask us about your license plates.
If the title is missing or the truck belonged to a family member who passed away, read selling a car without a title before pickup. If you’re selling a running truck you’ve simply replaced, our sell my car page covers that.
Where your old truck ends up
Your truck goes to a licensed recycler. Its fluids – and trucks hold more of them than cars – are drained, and the battery, mercury switches, refrigerant and tires are removed and handled under MPCA rules. Working parts like engines, transmissions, axles and body panels are reused, and the steel frame and body are recycled into new metal. Learn more on the scrap car recycling page.
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What we buy
We buy every kind of vehicle
Any make, any model, any year – in any condition.
See the full list on vehicles we buy.
Frequently asked questions
Do you buy trucks with rusted-out frames?
Yes, we buy trucks with rusted frames, rotted cab corners and bad brake lines. Frame rust from road salt is one of the most common reasons Minnesota trucks are retired, and a compromised frame can make a truck unsafe to drive. The truck still has value in its drivetrain, parts and metal, so it’s worth getting an offer.
Should I take the plow off my truck before selling?
Only if you want to keep it. If you plan to use the plow or mount on your next truck, remove it before pickup or let us know so we can plan around it. If the plow is going with the truck, tell us when you call, since it affects the vehicle’s weight and how the driver loads it.
Can you pick up a truck from a farm or rural property?
Yes, we pick up trucks from farms and rural properties across Greater Minnesota. Pickup is usually within a day or two depending on location. Tell us exactly where the truck sits, such as behind a machine shed or out in a field, and whether the ground is soft, muddy or snowed in so the driver can reach it.
Is a junk SUV or truck worth more than a junk car?
Often it is, mainly because trucks and SUVs are heavier and carry more metal, which raises their scrap value floor. Condition, missing parts, the specific model and current scrap prices still matter. A small, rusted-out SUV may get less than a newer sedan, so the only way to know is to get an actual offer.
Can I sell a work van that belongs to my business?
Yes, we buy work vans and trucks owned by businesses. The title needs to be signed by someone authorized to sell on behalf of the business, so make sure that person is available. Remove tools, inventory and any company tags or decals you want to keep, and ask us about the license plates before pickup.
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