Junk car buyers pay you when they pick up your vehicle. The driver will inspect your vehicle to make sure it matches the information you gave when you got your quote, complete any paperwork needed including your title, then hand your payment over. This process typically lasts about 15 to 30 minutes.
The payment should always happen before the vehicle leaves. Do not surrender your vehicle without payment. Legitimate buyers always pay immediately, which protects both parties involved. If any excuses are given, such as "payment needs time to process" or "it could take up to 5 days," cancel the transaction.
Payment will be in the form of cash or a certified check. Higher value transactions over $1,000 usually involve a check, and if drivers have a lot of pickups payment will most likely be a check. For safety purposes, drivers don't carry wads of cash with them.
