Junk Cars for Cash in San Diego, CA with Free Towing and Instant Offers
Selling your junk car in San Diego 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 San Diego Works
Ready to sell your junk car? From La Jolla to Mission Beach, we offer top dollar cash for cars in San Diego with zero hassle. Whether your vehicle's been damaged by coastal salt air or just won't pass California's smog requirements, we'll buy it and pay you within 24 hours.
Skip the time-consuming private listings and dealership lowball offers, we provide instant quotes and same-day pickup across San Diego County. Our team buys all makes and models, offers upfront pricing with no hidden fees, and handles all DMV paperwork.
From rusted-out surfer vans near Balboa Park to broken-down commuters in Chula Vista, we'll remove your vehicle wherever is convenient.
Here's how to get started:
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1Get Your Instant Cash Offer
Share basic details to receive a guaranteed offer valid for 7 days. -
2Schedule Your Free Vehicle Removal
Arrange for a carrier to pick up your vehicle at your location. -
3Sell 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 488 junkers and paid out over $370,000 across the area. Is your vehicle next to be junked for cash?
Get More Cash for Junk Cars, Trucks, Vans, and SUVs in San Diego
Offers reflect current market value plus make, model, condition, mileage, weight, salvage value, and local scrap metal pricing (currently $170 to $190 per ton). See typical payouts below:
| Vehicle Type | San Diego Price Range |
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| Junk Cars | $300 - $1,345 |
| Junk Vans | $435 - $1,800+ |
| Junk SUVs | $430 - $2,000+ |
| Junk Trucks | $485 - $2,000+ |
| Used Cars (Running) | $1,140 - $5,000+ |
Actual payouts may vary. We work to pay the most money possible for vehicles and frequently exceed what local junkyards offer. Trucks and SUVs bring higher prices, as do cars with valuable parts like functioning engines, transmissions, and catalytic converters. 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?
Looking to sell your junk car in San Diego? Junk Car Medics makes it quick, easy, and painless. As a family-owned cash for cars service with more than 10 years of experience, we specialize in buying used cars in every condition, whether junk, scrap, damaged, non-running, or old.
Here's how it works. You get an instant cash offer in under two minutes, we schedule free junk car pickup from any public location that works for you, and you receive payment immediately when we arrive. All paperwork is handled by our vetted, licensed, and insured local auto recyclers. We're dedicated to paying the most money possible and will beat or match any competitor's offer. Our 100% payment guarantee ensures you get paid exactly what we quoted with zero hassles. Our 4.7 out of 5-star rating and A+ BBB rating prove we're the most trusted name in the cash for cars industry.
Junk Car Buyers in San Diego for All Vehicle Types
Our service includes everything you need for a smooth transaction:
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Get Cash for Cars in Any Condition
Turn your unwanted car, truck, van, or SUV into cash regardless of its condition.
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Guaranteed Cash Offers for Junk Cars in San Diego
We pay top dollar for scrap cars, offering more than typical auto salvage yards and used car buyers in San Diego.
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Free Junk Car Removal & Pickup Across San Diego County
Free pickup from any public location saves you up to $150 in towing costs.
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Sell Your Car Without a Title in San Diego
Sell your car without a title and still get paid. We've legally purchased hundreds of vehicles without titles in San Diego following California law.
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Skip the Private Buyer Hassle
No listings, no strangers, no negotiations. Sell directly to us and skip the private sale process entirely.
We're actively buying scrap cars in Southern California of any year, make, or model. Popular local vehicles include the Nissan Altima, Honda Odyssey, and the Nissan Pathfinder.
"Super fast, friendly, and I loved the communication during the process."
Todd's Expert Take
I'm Todd, founder of Junk Car Medics. I've been helping people sell junk cars for cash in San Diego 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 136 vehicles for an average price of $759. 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
What We've Paid for Nearby Vehicles This Week
| Vehicle | Price |
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2004 Pontiac Sunfire
92025
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$370
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2008 Honda Civic
92131
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$415
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2008 Honda Civic
92122
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$455
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2011 Volkswagen Jetta
92104
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$420
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2004 Hyundai Santa Fe
92116
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$410
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2011 Nissan Altima
92136
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$290
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2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara
92105
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$170
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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 San Diego
Do you pay cash for junk cars near me?
Yes. Our junk car service buys clunkers across all of San Diego, including La Jolla, Pacific Beach, North Park, Ocean Beach, Mission Valley, Hillcrest, Point Loma, Encinitas, and Coronado. 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 San Diego?
To sell your junk car in San Diego, California, you need a valid title, current registration, photo ID, and all vehicle keys. Lost titles can be replaced at the DMV or online by submitting form REG 227 with the required fee. For titleless vehicles, you can transfer ownership using forms REG 343 and REG 262, though this process requires extra documentation and time.
How are junk cars recycled and disposed of in San Diego?
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 731 tons of metal, safely drained more than 8,776 gallons of fluids, and salvaged 7,231 usable parts from San Diego 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 San Diego Today?
Whether you're dealing with coastal corrosion or just upgrading your vehicle, we serve all San Diego communities from La Jolla to Chula Vista, helping residents navigate California's strict vehicle regulations. Get an instant quote for your clunker now in as little as two minutes with no obligation to sell.