Junk Cars for Cash in San Jose, CA Today
Selling your junk car in San Jose 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 Jose Works
Ready to sell your junk car? From downtown to Willow Glen, we pay top dollar and make the process quick and hassle-free. As trusted cash for cars buyers in San Jose, we offer instant quotes and same-day pickup throughout Silicon Valley and the South Bay.
Skip the headaches of Craigslist flakes and lowball junkyard offers, we provide transparent pricing and cash in hand within 48 hours. Whether you're near Santana Row or San Jose State, our team arrives on schedule to buy and remove your vehicle.
We purchase all cars regardless of condition and handle the paperwork, making it simple for busy Bay Area residents to get paid fast.
Here's how you sell your vehicle hassle-free:
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1Get Your Instant Cash Offer
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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 359 junkers and paid out over $260,000 across the area. Is your vehicle next to be junked for cash?
Get More Cash for Junk Cars, Trucks, Vans, and SUVs in San Jose
Cash offers for junk cars vary by make, model, condition, mileage, weight, salvage value, and local scrap metal prices (currently $170 to $190 per ton). Here are our typical payment ranges:
| Vehicle Type | San Jose Price Range |
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| Junk Cars | $230 - $1,435 |
| Junk Vans | $415 - $1,800+ |
| Junk SUVs | $435 - $2,000+ |
| Junk Trucks | $455 - $2,000+ |
| Used Cars (Running) | $1,550 - $5,000+ |
Actual payouts may vary. We strive to pay more money than local junkyards for any vehicle. Trucks and SUVs are valued higher, and vehicles with working parts such as engines, transmissions, and catalytic converters command premium prices. If you get a higher written offer, we'll try to match or beat it.
Why Sell Your Car for Cash with Junk Car Medics?
When it comes to selling your junk car in San Jose, Junk Car Medics is the name you can trust. We're a family-owned cash for cars service with more than 10 years of experience purchasing used cars in every condition imaginable, including junk, old, non-running, scrap, and damaged vehicles. Our reputation for being quick, easy, and painless is backed by our simple process. We provide an instant cash offer in under two minutes, coordinate free towing from any public location you choose, pay you immediately upon junk car pickup, and our vetted, licensed, bonded, and insured local auto recyclers handle all the paperwork. We work hard to pay the most money possible and will match or beat competitor offers. Our 100% payment guarantee means no hassles and you get exactly what we quoted. Our 4.7 out of 5-star rating and A+ BBB rating confirm we're the most trusted name in the industry.
Junk Car Buyers in San Jose: Fast, Fair & Reliable
We stand behind every transaction with guarantees you can count on.
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Sell Your Vehicle for Cash in Any Condition
Get cash for wrecked, old, or unwanted vehicles. We buy used sedans, trucks, vans, and SUVs running or not.
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Competitive Cash Offers for Junk Cars in San Jose
Receive the most money for your scrap car with competitive offers that exceed typical salvage yard prices in San Jose.
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Free Junk Car Removal and Pickup Throughout Santa Clara County
Get your unwanted vehicle towed for free, saving you up to $150 in towing costs and putting more money in your pocket.
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Sell Junk Cars Without a Title in San Jose
Missing your title? We legally buy junk cars without titles in San Jose in compliance with California regulations.
We're actively buying scrap cars in Silicon Valley of any year, make, or model. Popular local vehicles include the Toyota Camry, Honda Civic, and the Toyota Corolla.
"After contacting I was shortly notified and car was picked up after the weekend on Monday. No problems or drama!"
Todd's Expert Take
I'm Todd, founder of Junk Car Medics. I've been helping people sell junk cars for cash in San Jose 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 100 vehicles for an average price of $748. 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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2009 Cadillac CTS
95127
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$210
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2006 Hyundai Sonata
95148
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$200
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2001 Toyota Camry
95123
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$190
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2010 Toyota Corolla
95138
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$780
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2000 Honda Accord
95123
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$170
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2008 Lexus ES
95116
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$1,095
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2005 Scion tC
95002
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$345
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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 Jose
Do you pay cash for junk cars near me?
Yes. Our junk car service buys clunkers across all of San Jose, including Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Milpitas, Cupertino, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Los Gatos, Campbell, and Saratoga. 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 Jose?
To sell your junk car in San Jose, California, you need a valid title, registration, photo ID, and all keys. Lost titles can be replaced at the DMV or online by submitting form REG 227 with payment. For titleless cars, use forms REG 343 and REG 262 to transfer ownership, though this requires extra documentation and time.
How are junk cars recycled and disposed of in San Jose?
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 539 tons of metal, safely drained more than 6,463 gallons of fluids, and salvaged 5,326 usable parts from San Jose 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 Jose Today?
Serving the heart of Silicon Valley and beyond, we help residents from Willow Glen to North San Jose sell their vehicles quickly, whether they're upgrading to electric cars or dealing with older vehicles that can't meet California's emissions standards. Get an instant quote for your clunker now in as little as two minutes with no obligation to sell.