Cash for Cars and Junk Cars in Santa Ana, California - Any Condition

We pay cash for cars in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana.

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

Instant Offer to Sell Your Car

Helpful Tip:

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 Santa Ana

How does it work?

1. Get Your Best Offer
Get your best offer from Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana with Free Removal

Junk car selling in Santa Ana is the best way to get rid of a junk car in any condition. Get a quick and easy to accept cash offer for junk cars in Santa Ana, schedule fast and free junk car removal, and be rewarded with cash for cars on pick up in Santa Ana.

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

We buy junk cars in Santa Ana for $749.86, on average.

The 5 most commonly sold junk cars in Santa Ana are the Ford Explorer, Honda Accord, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Camry, Ford Mustang.

We buy non-functional and wrecked cars as well. Junk Car Medics has been buying clunkers for top dollar in Santa Ana since 2015 with over $1 million dollars in payouts.

What is Cash for Cars in Santa Ana?

Cash for cars in Santa Ana is a fast way to get rid of running and non-running vehicles for money. Cash for Cars in Santa Ana with Junk Car Medics gets you the most money for selling your vehicle no matter the condition. You can use our cash for cars service in 3 steps that include getting an offer, accepting your offer, and getting paid cash for your car.

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 Santa Ana are selling for $968.70, on average based on our data.

Cash for Cars By The Numbers in Santa Ana

Junk Car Medics has been purchasing vehicles in Santa Ana in less-than-perfect condition for 8 years. Let's dive into the local numbers in the area from Junk Car Medics last year.

Vehicles We Bought Locally	36
Amount Paid in Cash	$26,995.00
Average Price Paid Per Car	$749.86
Average Vehicle Model Year	2003
Average Vehicle Age	20 years
Average Vehicle Mileage	180,639 miles

What Do I Need to Junk My Car in Santa Ana?

To junk your car in Santa Ana, 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 Santa Ana?

No, technically you don't need a title to get cash for junk cars in Santa Ana as long as you can prove ownership of the vehicle. To get cash for cars with no title in Santa Ana when the California paper title has been lost, stolen, mutilated, or destroyed, complete a form REG 227 Application for Duplicate Title or Transfer of Title which can be used in place of the title. California Salvage Certificates, California Non-repairable Certificates, and out of state junk titles or certificates can be used in place of the vehicle title.

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 Santa Ana?

To get a replacement title in Santa Ana one must submit a REG 227 Application for Duplicate Title or Transfer of Title to the DMV. All duplicate titles are mailed and one should expect to wait at least 2 weeks for the duplicate title to arrive. Waiting on a replacement title in Santa Ana is not necessary because the same application can be used to transfer the vehicle to the junk car buyer.

To get a replacement Salvage Certificate or Non-repairable Certificate one must submit a REG 488C Application for Salvage Certificate or Non-repairable Certificate and a REG 256 Statement of Facts stating why the certificate needs to be replaced.

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 sell a junk car with a lien in Santa Ana. A lien on the title means that the financial institution has not yet confirmed that the auto loan used to purchase the vehicle has been paid off. Even if the vehicle owner has made the last payment, the junk vehicle cannot be sold until the lien release recorded on the title. Like a home with a mortgage, the vehicle owner does not truly own the vehicle until the bank has signed off.

How much can I sell my junk car for in Santa Ana?

Junk cars in Santa Ana sell for $749.86 cash, on average according to our stats. Junk cars sell for $639.72 on average nationally. Junk cars in Santa Ana sell for $110.14 more 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 Santa Ana.

Cash for Cars in Anaheim, CA - $776.34
Cash for Cars in Riverside, CA - $615.05
Cash for Cars in Corpus Christi, TX - $549.29
Cash for Cars in St. Louis, MO - $639.26
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.

The Vehicle's Age

Here are local values by make and model.

Vehicle Year	Average Cash Value	Value Range
1998	$461.25	$240 - $725
2002	$1,985.00	$615 - $4490
2007	$831.67	$790 - $915
2004	$740.00	$445 - $1275
2006	$571.67	$440 - $660

The Vehicle's Make and Model

Here are local values by make and model.

Top 5 Locally Sold Junk Cars	Cash Value Range
Ford Explorer	$445 - $560
Honda Accord	$320 - $500
Nissan Sentra	$445 - $615
Toyota Camry	$615 - $615
Ford Mustang	$550 - $550

The Vehicle's Title Status

Here are local values by vehicle title status.

Title	Average Value
Clean	$850.77
None	$476.00

View Recently Sold Junk Cars in Santa Ana, CA

1998 Lexus ES 300

92704
$330
05-16-2023

2001 Ford Explorer

92705
$445
05-12-2023

1999 Honda Accord

92707
$320
05-05-2023

2012 Volkswagen Golf

92780
$1355
04-23-2023

Please note all values are for reference only.

Understanding Selling Junk Cars and State Regulations in Santa Ana

Santa Ana is one of the cities closest to Disney Land in California. It is within 10 miles of this and other nature, national, and amusement parks. Located in Orange County Santa Ana is the county seat. The population of Orange County is 3.168 million, which is 10% of the population of Orange County and 0.08% of the population of the state of California. The mayor of Santa Ana is Vicente Sarmiento, and the governor of California is Gavin Newsom.

According to Encyclopedia.com the most exported goods in Santa Ana are refined sugar products, glass products, and plumbing materials. Plumbing materials often rely on the steel and other recyclable materials found in junk cars in Santa Ana. An interesting fact is that glass products is the second most exported item because Santa Ana is the location of Tommy Chong’s glass factory.

The most commonly held occupations in Santa Ana show the extreme diversity of the population. The most common jobs are customer service representative, cashier or sales associate, or internship. In the end most of these jobs are of an income bracket to mostly purchase used cars that need to be recycled more frequently. This holds true in all 64 neighborhoods of Santa Ana including Laurrelhurst, Fisher Park, Floral Park, West Grove Valley, and Morning Sunwood.

Junk Car Medics is able to pay the most cash for cars in Santa Ana because we make the top junk car buyers in Santa Ana compete for the vehicle. Junk Car Medics buys all types of junk cars in Santa Ana in any condition for cash including damaged or wrecked cars, inoperable and decrepit cars, scrap cars and scrap car shells from parts cars, clunkers, junkers, and old cars or jalopies. We have thousands of positive online reviews to prove our reputation. We are one of Santa Ana’s most experienced junk car buyers with over $55 million paid out for over 200,000 junk cars in the United States. Junk Car Medics buys junk cars in Santa Ana with a unique quick, easy, painless, and rewarding cash for cars process.

How does Santa Ana define a junk vehicle?

The city of Santa Ana does not have a definition for junk vehicle. In Santa Ana junk vehicles are called “wrecked, dismantled, or inoperative vehicles” and are defined as a public nuisance. In California a junk vehicle is one that has been wrecked or otherwise damaged, inoperable, or abandoned. A junk car can also be called a decrepit car, junker, scrap car, old car, totaled car, parts car, jalopies, old unwanted vehicles, clunkers, and economically non-repairable vehicles.

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 Santa Ana?

In Santa Ana there are laws about how vehicle recyclers process vehicles and how junk cars are disposed of when removed by the city of Santa Ana.

Process to recycle vehicles in Santa Ana. According to Section 19.025 of the California State Vehicle Code, the vehicle recycler must submit a form REG 42 Dismantler’s Notice of Acquisition. When mailed the auto dismantler must wait 10 days from date of mailing before processing the junk car in Santa Ana.
How junk cars abated by Santa Ana are recycled. The process for disposing of junk cars removed by Santa Ana is detailed in Section 16 of the Santa Ana city code. Vehicles towed by the city are recycled 5 days after removal and notification to the California DMV.

The penalty for breaking the junk car storage law is a citation in Santa Ana. The citation will be assigned a fine based on the severity of the offense. Additional financial penalties include the costs of junk car removal, recycling, and related administrative fees. Court costs may also be assessed if the matter is appealed and the junk car removal action stands. Breaking the junk car storage law in Santa Ana is an infraction, which means you can’t go to jail as punishment or for nonpayment of the fine. However, any fines, penalties, or costs not paid in a timely manner will be assessed as a lien on the property until paid per Section 16-123 of the city code of Santa Ana.

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

The DMV requires any vehicle sold for scrap or salvage to be recorded as such. The process to junk a vehicle in California is laid out in Section 19.030 in the California State Vehicle Code. The process requires going to the Santa Ana DMV and submitting an application to record the vehicle as junk. This is done on a form REG 488C Application for Salvage Certificate or Non-repairable Certificate. A salvage pool or junk car buyer can submit REG 488C on your behalf per Section 19.040 of the same code.

Who buys junk cars in Santa Ana?

Junk car buyers in Santa Ana consist of Junk Car Medics, local junkyards, and online junk car buyers. Some of the other buyers include, Certified Auto Salvage, We Buy ALL Junk Cars and Trucks, Larry’s We Buy Cars Santa Ana, Cash for Cars Santa Ana, Beach Auto Wrecking, Garden Grove Sell My Car, and Cash for Junk Cars Now

Do junkyards in Santa Ana buy junk cars for cash?

Yes, junkyards and auto salvage yards in Santa Ana buy junk cars. It is still best to call each junkyard and ask.

Who is the best junk car buyer in Santa Ana?

The best junk car buyer in Santa Ana is Junk Car Medics. Junk Car Medics works with local junkyards, towing services, online car auctions, and car buyers to get the most cash for junk cars in Santa Ana.

Alternative ways to get rid of old unwanted cars in Santa Ana

There are 3 main ways of getting rid of unwanted cars in Santa Ana. 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 Santa Ana - 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 Santa Ana - Donating a car involves additional paperwork to get your tax write-off, if you even qualify.

How does selling junk cars in Santa Ana help the environment?

Not only does Santa Ana vehicle recycling support the local economy with highly recyclable and in demand materials, disposing of junk cars properly is of great benefit to the environment. Metal left to the elements will rust, and that rust can fall to the ground. Fluids like motor oil and coolant can also seep into the ground when the vehicle is parked on dirt or gravel. These are not the only substances in junk cars harmful to the environment. Keeping junk cars stored in garages built for the purpose ensures that these harmful substances do not enter the local environment.

How many junk cars are recycled a year in Santa Ana?

It is not known how many junk cars are recycled a year in Santa Ana. As long as a vehicle has already been recorded as junk by having a non-repairable certificate, salvage certificate, or other junk certificate or junk title from California or any other state it is not tracked when it is actually recycled. It is estimated that 1-2% of all vehicles are recycled each year in the United States, but not all vehicles are registered or tracked, especially when they have junk status.

Cash for Cars and Junk Cars in Santa Ana, California - Any Condition

Helpful Tip:

Helpful Tip:

Junk Car Buyers Who Pay The Most Cash for Cars in Santa Ana

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 Santa Ana with Free Removal

What is Cash for Cars in Santa Ana?

Cash for Cars By The Numbers in Santa Ana

What Do I Need to Junk My Car in Santa Ana?

Do I need a title to sell my car in Santa Ana?

How do I get a replacement vehicle title in Santa Ana?

Can I sell my junk car with a lien?

How much can I sell my junk car for in Santa Ana?

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

How does Junk Car Medics appraise junk cars?

The Vehicle's Age

The Vehicle's Make and Model

The Vehicle's Title Status

View Recently Sold Junk Cars in Santa Ana, CA