Cash for Cars and Junk Cars in Riverside, California - Any Condition

We pay cash for cars in Riverside, CA in any condition. We buy junk cars including damaged cars and wrecked cars. Get your best offer to sell your vehicle online with free junk car removal in Riverside.

Or call 1 (855) 587-0227 to speak with our vehicle appraisal experts.

Instant Offer to Sell Your Car

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Starting with your VIN will get you the most accurate offer.

Helpful Tip:

Starting with your VIN will get you the most accurate offer.

Junk Car Buyers Who Pay The Most Cash for Cars in Riverside

How does it work?

1. Get Your Best Offer
Get your best offer from Riverside and national car buyers to sell your car instantly. Get started by sharing your car's VIN and condition.
2. Schedule The Collection
Accept your offer within 7 days and schedule the free collection of your car. Most vehicles are picked up within 2-72 hours.
3. Sell Your Car for Cash
Get paid to sell your car on the spot with cash or check by our local carrier upon removal.

Sell Your Junk Car for Cash in Riverside with Free Removal

Junk car selling in Riverside is any vehicle that has been dismantled, wrecked, or rendered inoperable. It's the fastest, easiest, and most rewarding with Junk Car Medics.

Junk Car Medics buys cars in any condition with free junk car removal.

We buy junk cars in Riverside for $615.05, on average.

The 5 most commonly sold junk cars in Riverside are the Nissan Altima, Honda Civic, Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, .

We buy broken-down and damaged vehicles as well. Junk Car Medics has been buying clunkers for the most money in the Riverside area since 2015 with over $1 million dollars in payouts.

What is Cash for Cars in Riverside?

Cash for cars in Riverside is a fast way to sell any car for money. Cash for Cars in Riverside with Junk Car Medics gets you the most money for selling your vehicle no matter the condition. It's a 3-step process. First, get an offer to sell your car by sharing details about your vehicle and its condition. Next, accept your quote within 7 days and schedule the removal of your car. Lastly, our local carriers will collect your vehicle for free and pay you cash or check on the spot.

We pay cash for cars in any condition, including the following types.

Old Cars - vehicles that are too old to safely drive.
Operational Cars - vehicles that still drive.
Non-Running Cars - vehicles that do not start or drive.
Damaged Cars - Lightly or excessively damaged cars
Junk (Scrap) Cars - Any type, any condition, including salvage.
Unwanted Cars - Any car you don't want we will buy.

10-year-old cars in Riverside are selling for No vehicles found in the given zip code and year range, on average based on our data.

Cash for Cars By The Numbers in Riverside

Junk Car Medics has been purchasing vehicles in Riverside in less-than-perfect condition for 8 years. Here's a look at some local numbers.

Vehicles We Bought Locally	18940
Amount Paid in Cash	$12,048,533.00
Average Price Paid Per Car	$636.14
Average Vehicle Model Year	2005
Average Vehicle Age	18 years
Average Vehicle Mileage	162,989 miles

What Do I Need to Junk My Car in Riverside?

To junk your car in Riverside, California you need:

The vehicle title although it may be possible to sell without.
Bill of Sale.
Your identification.

Do I need a title to sell my car in Riverside?

We recommend getting a replacement vehicle title. Based on our experience, selling a car with the title results in $227 more, on average. The cost of a replacement title is generally $23.

How do I get a replacement vehicle title in Riverside?

To get a replacement title in Riverside one must go to the California DMV office in Riverside and submit an Application for Duplicate Title or Transfer of Title. A lien release is required if there is a current lien recorded on the vehicle title. Duplicate titles are mailed. A junk car can be recycled without waiting for the duplicate title by submitting the same application endorsed for transfer with a statement of facts to the junk car buyer in Riverside. Get started on the State DMV website or by visiting your local branch.

Can I sell my junk car with a lien?

No, it is not possible to junk a car with a lien in Riverside. A lien recorded on a vehicle prevents the vehicle owner from selling the junk car for cash in Riverside. The lien also prevents the junk car seller from applying for a duplicate title as the duplicate would be sent to the lien holder. Any liens must be paid off before selling any vehicle in Riverside.

How much can I sell my junk car for in Riverside?

Junk cars in Riverside sell for $615.05 cash, on average according to our stats. Junk cars sell for $639.76 on average nationally. Junk cars in Riverside sell for $24.71 less than the national average.

Can I sell my car for more cash in other cities?

Here are average cash payouts for cars in others cities for comparison to Riverside.

Cash for Cars in Anaheim, CA - $776.34
Cash for Cars in Santa Ana, CA - $743.32
Cash for Cars in Stockton, CA - $512.36
Cash for Cars in St. Paul, MN - $519.73
Cash for Cars in Cincinnati, OH - $500.25

How does Junk Car Medics appraise junk cars?

The main factors that determine the appraisal of your junk car when selling are the vehicle year make and model, the weight of the vehicle, and whether or not you have the vehicle title.

Here is a look at how these factors impact the value of your junk car.

Vehicle Age

Here are local values by make and model.

Vehicle Year	Average Cash Value	Value Range
2007	$768.85	$385 - $1290
2002	$483.50	$275 - $795
2004	$458.75	$270 - $665
2003	$350.00	$205 - $495
2005	$521.43	$385 - $815

Vehicle Make and Model

Here are local values by make and model.

Top 5 Locally Sold Junk Cars	Cash Value Range
Nissan Altima	$385 - $940
Honda Civic	$210 - $645
Honda Accord	$215 - $1675
Toyota Camry	$205 - $495
Audi A4	$330 - $770

Vehicle Title Status

Here are local values by vehicle title status.

Title	Average Value
Clean	$670.62
None	$263.26

View Recently Sold Junk Cars in Riverside, CA

2005 Volvo XC90

92507
$460
06-02-2023

1987 Toyota MR2

92501
$245
05-31-2023

92507
$510
05-28-2023

2005 Nissan Altima

92503
$385
05-28-2023

Please note all values are for reference only.

Understanding Selling Junk Cars and State Regulations in Riverside

Riverside is the most populous city in the Inland Empire region and the county seat for Riverside County. The population of Riverside is 317,261 or 0.08% of the total population of California. The mayor of Riverside is Patricia Lock Dawson and the governor of California is Gavin Newsom.

There are 25 neighborhoods in Riverside including Downtown Riverside, La Sierra, Orangecrest, Canyon Crest, and Arlanza. The city of Riverside California has it’s own Green Belt in which there are small citrus farms throughout the city and surrounding area. This provides a rural feel with all of the conveniences of an urban setting. The most common jobs make those conveniences possible and include cashiers, sales associates, and office assistants.

The fact that Riverside has its own Green Belt also means that the biggest export from Riverside is citrus fruits. Most other exports from Riverside fall under the computer and electronics products umbrella. The junk car industry is important for Riverside’s economy because there are many cars scrapped in the area annually.

The two biggest factors that drive the junk car industry in Riverside are the high rate of property crimes and the fact that the city automatically recycles all junk vehicles removed from private property. The definition of junk vehicle is broad enough to allow recycling of vehicles that could have been repaired if they had been stored in a garage or other enclosed structure. Meanwhile Neighborhood Scout reports that there is a 1 in 165 chance of having your vehicle stolen in Riverside. Most stolen vehicles are dismantled or partially stripped before they can be recovered and these vehicles also must be recycled promptly to avoid accumulation.

How does Riverside define a junk vehicle?

Riverside does not give a junk vehicle definition. In Section 9.28.010 of the Riverside City Code wrecked, dismantled, and inoperative vehicles are named as a public nuisance. These are all synonymous with junk cars. According to the definitions in the section a wrecked vehicle in Riverside is one that is damaged to such an extent that it can’t be operated safely on the highway. A dismantled vehicle in Riverside is any vehicle that is partially or wholly disassembled. An inoperable vehicle in Riverside is one that is incapable of being driven.

At Junk Car Medics, a junk car is defined as "a vehicle that, due to severe damage, age, or mechanical issues, can no longer perform its intended function of safe and reliable transportation. This includes but is not limited to vehicles that are unwanted, non-operational, or classified as salvage. These vehicles are also referred to as end-of-life vehicles."

What are the laws for selling junk cars in Riverside?

The laws for junking a car in Riverside are laid out in the California Vehicle Code and the City of Riverside City Codes. Here are the important laws around junking a car in Riverside every junk car seller should know.

According to Section 19.030 of the California Vehicle Code, the junk car seller must submit an application to the DMV to record the vehicle as junk.
According to Section 19.025 of the California Vehicle Code, a junk car cannot be salvaged, recycled, or otherwise disposed of before certain conditions are met.
Junk cars removed by the city of Riverside are recycled within 5 days of abatement. This policy is laid out in Section 9.28.110 of the Riverside City Codes.

The penalty for breaking the laws about storage of junk vehicles in Riverside is a civil infraction punishable by fine only. The penalty for selling a junk car illegally without a title is a misdemeanor in California punishable by up to 1 year in jail, a fine up to $1,000, or both. The penalty for intentionally falsifying or lying on paperwork is a felony fraud charge.

Do I need to notify the DMV when I junk my car in Riverside?

It is a requirement to notify the DMV to have the vehicle recorded as junk before the junk car can be recycled. However this notification can be handled by the junk car buyer in Riverside.

Who buys junk cars in Riverside?

Junk car buyers in Riverside consist of Junk Car Medics, local junkyards, and online junk car buyers. Some of the other buyers include Justin’s Car Buyers Riverside, Riverside Cash for Cars, Allied Auto Salvage, Cash for Cars Inland Empire, and Junk Car Buyer Moreno Valley.

Do junkyards in Riverside buy junk cars for cash?

Most junkyards in Riverside buy junk cars although they may not offer the most money. It is best to get multiple offers from various junk car buyers in order to get top dollar.

Who is the best junk car buyer in Riverside?

There are many junk car buyers near you, but Junk Car Medics makes it quick, easy, and painless to sell junk cars. When you junk your car with Junk Car Medics junk car buyers you get multiple dealers bidding on your car to get you the best price.

Alternative ways to get rid of old unwanted cars in Riverside

There are 3 main ways of getting rid of unwanted cars in Riverside. The main way to get rid of an unwanted car is to sell it for cash. The two additional ways to dispose of your car are listed below.

Sell your car for parts in Riverside - is the process of selling the vehicle's valuable parts such as the engine, transmission, and catalytic converter first to an independent buyer. You would then sell the remaining vehicle shell for scrap.
Donate your car in Riverside - Donating a car involves additional paperwork to get your tax write-off, if you even qualify.

How does selling junk cars in Riverside help the environment?

Riverside vehicle recycling and disposal helps the local environment by keeping junk cars from accumulating in the city. Junk cars make Riverside neighborhoods look unsightly but this is not the main concern for the environment. Junk cars left to sit on unimproved surfaces and directly on the ground allows fluids like coolant and motor oil to seep into the ground. With so many citrus farms in Riverside it is vital to recycle junk cars immediately and not allow them to sit and pollute the environment. Junk car recycling in Riverside also provides steel for the auto industry reducing strain on nonrenewable resources.

How many junk cars are recycled a year in Riverside?

It is impossible to know how many junk cars are recycled per year in Riverside. Cars given junk status by the California DMV through a salvage certificate or non-repairable certificate are not thereafter tracked by the department. However not all junk cars are recycled as soon as they are given junk status. Auto salvage yards and scrap yards are not required to notify the DMV of an acquisition when the junk car already has junk status, so these are also not tracked.

Cash for Cars and Junk Cars in Riverside, California - Any Condition

Helpful Tip:

Helpful Tip:

Junk Car Buyers Who Pay The Most Cash for Cars in Riverside

How does it work?

1. Get Your Best Offer

2. Schedule The Collection

3. Sell Your Car for Cash

Sell Your Junk Car for Cash in Riverside with Free Removal

What is Cash for Cars in Riverside?

Cash for Cars By The Numbers in Riverside

What Do I Need to Junk My Car in Riverside?

Do I need a title to sell my car in Riverside?

How do I get a replacement vehicle title in Riverside?

Can I sell my junk car with a lien?

How much can I sell my junk car for in Riverside?

Can I sell my car for more cash in other cities?

How does Junk Car Medics appraise junk cars?

Vehicle Age

Vehicle Make and Model

Vehicle Title Status

View Recently Sold Junk Cars in Riverside, CA