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Get Cash for Cars in Downey

Ready to sell your junk car? We make getting cash for cars in Downey quick and effortless. From Stonewood Center to Downey Landing, we buy vehicles in any condition, whether damaged by the intense SoCal sun, worn from LA traffic, or simply reached the end of its journey.

We offer instant quotes in under 2 minutes, pay top dollar, and often complete transactions same-day. Skip the unreliable Craigslist buyers and lowball junkyard offers.

We'll handle all paperwork and towing, providing honest prices and professional service that Downey locals can trust, with cash in hand within 48 hours.

Here's our 3-step process:

  1. Get Instant Cash Offer
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    1. Get an Instant Offer

    Enter your VIN or car details online or by phone.
  2. Schedule Your Free Junk Car Removal
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    2. Schedule Free Pickup

    Choose a time for our tow truck to remove your car at no cost.
  3. Sell Cars for Cash On The Spot
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    3. Sell Your Car

    We pay you cash or check on the spot and handle the DMV papers.

We've bought over 41 junkers and paid out over $20,000 across the area. If you're looking for cash for your car in Downey or surrounding areas, then turn to Junk Car Medics! Call us today at (855) 437-9728 for fast cash for your unwanted vehicle.

Get More Cash for Junk Cars in Downey With Our Buyers

Our cash offers for junk cars are determined by make, model, condition, mileage, weight, salvage value, and current scrap metal prices (currently $170 to $190 per ton). Below are typical price ranges for vehicles in the area:

Vehicle Type Typical Local Price Range
Junk Cars $300 - $1,510
Junk Vans $415 - $1,800+
Junk SUVs $515 - $2,000+
Junk Trucks $540 - $2,000+
Used Cars (Running) $1,410 - $5,000+

Actual payouts may vary. We strive to pay top dollar for any used car, often beating local junkyard prices. Larger vehicles such as trucks and SUVs, and those with valuable parts such as a working engine, transmission, and catalytic converter, are worth more money than smaller cars or those with no valuable parts.

If you get a higher written offer, we'll try to match or beat it.

Why Downey Chooses Our Junk Car Buyers

You shouldn't have to deal with lowball offers or endless back-and-forth to sell junk cars for cash. That's why we built a service that's fast, fair, and transparent.

Since 2016, we've become one of Downey's most trusted junk car buyers, earning a 4.7/5 rating and an A+ BBB score. We partner with top local auto recyclers to make selling your clunker simple and hassle-free.

Downey auto salvage yard that buys junk cars with free towing

When you sell to us, you get:

  • Instant Cash Offers

    Get a quote in minutes backed by our 100% payment guarantee. If your car matches the description upon inspection, your offer won’t change.

  • Top Dollar Paid

    Our junk car buyers pay more cash for cars in Downey than most auto salvage yards and competing car buyers.

  • Free Junk Car Removal From Anywhere

    We remove your car and haul it away for free, saving you up to $150 in towing costs.

  • We Buy Junk Cars in Any Condition

    We buy cars that are old, unwanted, damaged, wrecked, totaled, non-running, abandoned, broken, or scrap.

  • Licensed & Insured

    Our local team is vetted, licensed, insured, and committed to honest, easy sales.

We're actively paying cash for junk cars in Southeast Los Angeles County of any year, make, or model. Common purchases include the Nissan Sentra, Nissan Altima, and the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

"Simple and quick way to get rid of a junk car. My old car Bess refused to work anymore. Highly recommend!"

Norwalk, CA
Amount Received $540

Todd's Expert Take

I'm Todd, founder of Junk Car Medics. I've been helping people sell junk cars for cash in Downey for over 10 years. I've learned that most sellers want two things — top dollar and fast service. We deliver on both. Our offers are fair, guaranteed, and we'll often match or beat written offers from competitors to earn your business.

Last month alone, we bought more than 11 for an average price of $662. Now is a great time to sell. We're actively paying cash for cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs. And there's no car I want to buy more than yours, and I'll prove it with our offer!

Todd Bialaszewski, Owner - Junk Car Medics

Downey cash for junk cars buyer that pays the most money for clunkers

Downey Cash for Cars by The Numbers

11
Cars Bought Last Month
$662
Average Offer Amount
$7,497
Paid to Sellers
10 hours
Average Time to Pick Up

What We've Paid for Vehicles Near You

Vehicle Price Zip Code
2009 Nissan Sentra
90242
$760
90242
2003 Nissan Altima
90241
$50
90241
2017 Chevrolet Volt
90242
$2,285
90242
2016 Hyundai Elantra
90242
$675
90242
2016 Hyundai Elantra
90242
$705
90242
2011 Subaru Impreza WRX
90240
$1,840
90240
2004 Lexus ES
90240
$530
90240
2011 Buick Regal
90242
$250
90242
1997 Toyota Camry
90242
$225
90242
1999 Honda Prelude
90241
$235
90241

All offers shown are actual cash amounts paid to local vehicle sellers.

Common Questions

Do you buy junk cars in my area?

Yes. Our junk car service buys clunkers across the area, including Bellflower, Paramount, Norwalk, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, Lynwood, South Gate, Cudahy, and Compton. No matter where you are located we will make you a fair offer and come to you to remove your vehicle at no charge.

What paperwork do I need to sell my junk car?

To sell your junk car in Downey, California, you need a valid title, current registration, government ID, and all vehicle keys. Lost titles can be replaced by submitting form REG 227 to the California DMV. We may be able to work with alternative documentation if you have current registration but no title, though this requires extra processing time and paperwork.

How are junk cars recycled and disposed of?

When you junk cars for cash, you are selling an old, damaged, or non-running vehicle to a licensed buyer, such as an auto salvage yard, junk car buyer, or car recycling facility. The buyer pays for the value of the parts and scrap metal, dismantles it, and recycles or reuses the components responsibly. We work with licensed salvage and car disposal facilities that follow California environmental regulations. Through our local partners, we have recycled over 61 tons of metal, safely drained more than 733 gallons of fluids, and salvaged 604 usable parts from Downey vehicles this year. This process puts quick cash in your pocket while reducing waste and protecting the environment.

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Sell Junk Cars for Cash as Fast as Today

Getting cash for junk cars should be easy, no matter what condition your vehicle is in. Whether it's used, totaled, non-running, or ready for scrap, we'll give you an offer in less than 2 minutes. All you need is your title (in most cases) and a license or valid ID, and you can get paid and have your vehicle picked up within 1–2 days.

Turn your junk car woes into cash