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Selling your junk car in Columbia is simple with our local cash for cars service. Enter your vehicle's year, make, and model online, or call us to get your instant offer.

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How Cash for Cars in Columbia Works

Ready to sell your junk car? As trusted local cash for cars buyers serving the Mizzou Tigers community, we pay top dollar and make the process quick and hassle-free. Whether your vehicle was damaged in game day traffic, couldn't handle another Missouri winter, or simply stopped running, we'll buy it and offer free towing from anywhere in Columbia.

Skip the unreliable buyers and lowball junkyard offers, we provide transparent pricing, instant quotes in under 2 minutes, and cash payment within 48 hours. From downtown to Stadium Boulevard, Rock Bridge State Park to the University of Missouri campus, we'll meet you anywhere with cash in hand, often the same day you accept our offer.

Here's how it works:

  1. Get Instant Cash Offer
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    Get Your Instant Cash Offer

    Share basic details to receive a guaranteed offer valid for 7 days.
  2. Schedule Your Free Junk Car Removal
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    Schedule Your Free Vehicle Removal

    Arrange for a carrier to pick up your vehicle at your location.
  3. Sell Cars for Cash On The Spot
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    Sell Your Car On The Spot

    We arrive with cash or check and tow away the vehicle free of charge.

Even if your vehicle is missing documents, our local car buyers often have a solution. We've bought over 41 junkers and paid out over $10,000 across the area. Is your vehicle next to be junked for cash?

Get More Cash for Junk Cars, Trucks, Vans, and SUVs in Columbia

We determine cash offers for junk cars using current market value and factors like make, model, condition, mileage, weight, salvage value, and scrap metal prices in your area (currently $150 to $170 per ton). See our price ranges below:

Vehicle Type Columbia Price Range
Junk Cars $240 - $1,335
Junk Vans $435 - $1,800+
Junk SUVs $415 - $2,000+
Junk Trucks $585 - $2,000+
Used Cars (Running) $1,540 - $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 Sell Your Used Car for Cash with Junk Car Medics?

When you need help selling your junk car in Columbia, Junk Car Medics has your back. We're a family-owned cash for cars service with over 10 years of experience buying used cars in any condition, whether old, damaged, non-running, scrap, or junk.

Our process is designed to be quick, easy, and painless. We provide you with an instant cash offer in under two minutes, arrange free towing from any public location at your convenience, pay you on the spot, and handle all the paperwork so you don't have to. Our local auto recyclers are fully vetted, licensed, bonded, and insured for your protection.

We're committed to paying the most money possible and will match or beat any competitor's price. Best of all, every offer includes our 100% payment guarantee. If your vehicle matches the description, you get paid exactly what we quoted with zero hassles. With a 4.7 out of 5-star rating and an A+ BBB rating, we've earned our reputation as the most trusted name in the cash for cars industry.

Columbia auto salvage yard that buys junk cars with free towing

Junk Car Buyers in Columbia for All Vehicle Types

Our process is designed around what matters most to you.

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    Sell Cars for Cash in Any Condition

    Get cash for old, unwanted, or wrecked vehicles. We buy used sedans, trucks, vans, and SUVs whether they run or not.

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    Premium Cash Offers for Junk Cars in Columbia

    We pay the best possible price for your junk car, often beating what auto salvage yards and other buyers offer in Columbia.

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    Free Vehicle Pickup & Junk Car Removal in Boone County

    Free pickup service saves you up to $150 in towing fees and puts more money toward your payout.

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    Sell Your Junk Car Without a Title in Columbia

    Get paid for your junk car even without a title. We follow Missouri law to legally purchase vehicles in Columbia.

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    Vetted and Licensed Buyers

    Your vehicle is purchased by licensed and insured auto recyclers following all state regulations.

We're actively buying scrap cars in Mid-Missouri of any year, make, or model. Popular local vehicles include the Ford F-150, Honda Odyssey, and the Toyota RAV4.

"Quick, simple transaction. Very informative and constant communication until sale was completed. Thank You!"

Fulton, MO
Amount Received $1100

Todd's Expert Take

I'm Todd, founder of Junk Car Medics. I've been helping people sell junk cars for cash in Columbia 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 12 vehicles for an average price of $398. 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

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

What We've Paid for Nearby Vehicles This Week

Vehicle Price Zip Code
2015 Ford Escape
65201
$825
65201
2018 Dodge Grand Caravan
65202
$1,705
65202
2013 Ford C-max
65201
$745
65201
2008 Chrysler Aspen
65202
$170
65202
2008 Dodge Grand Caravan
65202
$300
65202
2007 Ford Edge
65202
$225
65202
2013 Honda CR-V
65201
$2,130
65201

All offers shown are actual cash amounts paid to vehicle sellers in the local area. Data updated weekly.

Common Questions About Junking Vehicles for Cash in Columbia

Do you pay cash for junk cars near me?

Yes. Our junk car service buys clunkers across all of Columbia, including Ashland, Centralia, Fulton, Jefferson City, Moberly, Mexico, Boonville, Hallsville, and Rocheport. 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 in Columbia?

To sell your junk car in Columbia, Missouri, you need a valid title, photo ID, and registration. Lost titles can be replaced at the local Department of Revenue office or online by completing Form 108 and paying the fee. For vehicles over 10 years old, Missouri accepts a notarized bill of sale with Form 5049 (verified by a licensed inspection station or law enforcement) instead of a title.

How are junk cars recycled and disposed of in Columbia?

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 Missouri environmental regulations. Through our local partners, we have recycled over 62 tons of metal, safely drained more than 746 gallons of fluids, and salvaged 615 usable parts from Columbia vehicles this year. This process puts quick cash in your pocket while reducing waste and protecting the environment.

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Ready to Sell Your Junk Car for Cash in Columbia Today?

As home to the University of Missouri, we frequently help Columbia residents, students, and faculty sell their unwanted vehicles, serving areas from downtown to the outskirts of campus. Our team understands the local market and provides quick service throughout Boone County. Get an instant quote for your clunker now in as little as two minutes with no obligation to sell.

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