Cash for Junk Cars in Indiana | Free Towing Statewide
1-800-We-Junk-Cars buys junk, damaged, and non-running vehicles throughout Indiana. We serve Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, South Bend, and every county in between. Free towing with same-day or next-day pickup in most areas. Cash payment when we pick up your vehicle. No hidden fees, no waiting for checks to clear. We buy cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans regardless of condition or age.
How Selling Your Junk Car Works in Indiana
Get Your Quote
Call us at 1-800-935-8652 or fill out our online form with your vehicle details. Give us the year, make, model, mileage, and condition. Indiana residents get instant quotes based on current market values and local scrap metal prices. No obligations, no pressure to accept.
Schedule Free Pickup
Accept your offer and pick a time that works for you. We offer same-day pickup in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, with next-day service available throughout Indiana. Our tow trucks come directly to your location—driveway, parking lot, or mechanic shop. Towing is always free.
Get Paid Cash
Our driver shows up at the scheduled time, checks your vehicle info, and does a quick inspection. Sign over your Indiana title or approved documentation, and we hand you cash on the spot. The whole pickup takes 15 to 30 minutes.
What Is Your Indiana Junk Car Worth?
Most junk cars in Indiana sell for $150 to $800, with some trucks, SUVs, and newer models bringing $1,000 or more. Your vehicle’s value depends on several factors: weight sets the base scrap price, while working parts like catalytic converters, transmissions, and engines add real value. Indiana’s winters mean vehicles often show rust damage from road salt, which can lower offers. But the state’s strong used parts market helps offset this, especially for popular domestic brands like Ford, Chevrolet, and Dodge that stay in demand across the region.
Scrap steel prices set the floor for any junk car in Indiana. When steel prices climb, junk car offers go up too—even for vehicles with no working parts. Current market rates shift based on domestic demand and international trade. The live scrap price tracker below shows today’s rates, so you can see what your vehicle’s raw materials are worth before factoring in reusable parts.
Indiana Junk Car Laws and Title Requirements
Title Transfer Process in Indiana
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) requires sellers to sign the back of the certificate of title to transfer ownership. Fill out the assignment section with the buyer’s name, sale price, date, and your signature. Indiana titles include an odometer disclosure statement that must be completed for vehicles less than 10 years old. Both parties should keep copies of the signed title. The buyer then has 45 days to register the vehicle at any Indiana BMV branch.
Selling a Junk Car Without a Title in Indiana
Indiana law requires a title for most vehicle sales, but alternatives exist for junk cars. Vehicles over 15 years old may qualify for sale with a bill of sale and valid registration. Salvage yards and licensed auto recyclers can accept vehicles using Form 45065, an affidavit establishing ownership. You must provide valid photo ID and current vehicle registration. Some buyers accept a court-ordered title issued through the Indiana BMV when original paperwork is unavailable.
Getting a Duplicate Title in Indiana
Request a duplicate Indiana title by filling out Form 205 (Application for Certificate of Title) at any BMV branch or through the Indiana BMV online portal. The fee is $15. You need valid ID and must be listed as the owner on BMV records. Processing takes 7 to 10 business days by mail, or you can get it same-day at a branch location. If there’s a lienholder on record, they must sign the duplicate application.
Abandoned Vehicle Laws in Indiana
Indiana Code 9-22 governs abandoned vehicles statewide. A vehicle left on public property for 72 hours or on private property without consent may be classified as abandoned. Property owners must contact local law enforcement to report abandoned vehicles. After a 20-day holding period and proper notification attempts, the vehicle may be sold at public auction or transferred to a salvage yard. Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Evansville enforce additional local ordinances with fines up to $2,500 for property owners who allow junk vehicles to remain visible.
Additional Indiana Requirements
Indiana does not require emissions testing or vehicle inspections for private sales, including junk car transactions. Remove your license plates before the vehicle is towed—Indiana plates stay with the owner, not the vehicle. Submit a Seller’s Report of Sale to the BMV within 30 days to protect yourself from future liability. You can do this online through the Indiana BMV portal at no charge, and it creates an official record of when you sold the car.
Cities We Buy Junk Cars in Indiana
We buy junk cars throughout Indiana, from the northern border with Michigan to the Ohio River valley in the south. We cover urban areas, suburban communities, and rural counties across all 92 Indiana counties.
🏙️ Evansville
Don’t see your city? We serve all of Indiana—call 1-800-935-8652 to confirm pickup at your location.
Frequently Asked Questions — Selling a Junk Car in Indiana
Do I need a title to sell my junk car in Indiana?
A title is the preferred document for selling any vehicle in Indiana, but alternatives exist. For vehicles over 15 years old, you may use a bill of sale combined with valid registration. Licensed salvage buyers can also accept vehicles using an ownership affidavit (Form 45065). If you’ve lost your title, apply for a duplicate through the Indiana BMV for $15—processing takes about a week by mail or same-day at a branch.
How fast can you pick up my junk car in Indiana?
We offer same-day pickup throughout the Indianapolis metropolitan area, Fort Wayne