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Cash for Junk Cars in Maine | Free Towing Statewide
We buy junk cars across Maine, from Portland and Lewiston to Bangor, Augusta, and rural Aroostook County. Running or not, damaged, rusted, or abandoned—we’ll take it. Every pickup includes free towing and same-day or next-day service for most locations. Our driver pays you cash on the spot. Call for an instant quote.
How It Works in Maine
Get Your Quote
Call 1-800-935-8652 or fill out our online form with your vehicle’s year, make, model, and condition. We’ll give you an instant cash offer based on current Maine scrap metal prices and local parts demand. Same quote whether you’re in coastal York County or northern Presque Isle.
Schedule Free Pickup
Accept your offer and pick a time that works for you. Most Maine locations get same-day or next-day service, including remote areas in Penobscot and Washington counties. Our tow truck shows up at no cost—free towing included no matter where your vehicle sits or what shape it’s in.
Get Paid Cash
Our driver verifies the vehicle matches your description and does a quick inspection. You sign over the title, we hand you cash. Takes about 15 minutes. We handle all Maine paperwork and title transfer documentation.
What Is Your Maine Junk Car Worth?
Junk cars in Maine typically sell for $150 to $800, with most falling between $250 and $500. Your offer depends on vehicle weight, current scrap steel prices, condition of major components, and salvageable parts value. Maine’s harsh winters and road salt cause serious rust damage, which cuts weight and value. But demand for replacement parts stays strong because Mainers drive older vehicles longer than most states. Trucks and SUVs bring higher prices due to heavier curb weights. Complete vehicles with catalytic converters, working transmissions, or functional engines get better offers than stripped or heavily damaged cars.
Scrap steel prices set the baseline value since most junk cars get recycled for metal. These prices change based on domestic demand, export markets, and global steel production. Maine scrapyards typically pay per-ton rates that track national averages, though transportation costs to recycling facilities affect local pricing. The live scrap price tracker below shows current market rates. A complete car contains 2,000 to 3,500 pounds of recyclable steel depending on size.
Maine Junk Car Laws and Title Requirements
Title Transfer Process in Maine
Maine 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, odometer reading, and your signature. The Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) processes all title transfers. Remove your license plates before the sale since Maine plates stay with the owner, not the vehicle. Keep a copy of the signed title for your records. The buyer must apply for a new title within 30 days.
Selling a Junk Car Without a Title
Maine requires a title for vehicle sales in most cases. For vehicles 1995 and older, a bill of sale may work along with additional ownership documentation. The bill of sale must include the VIN, year, make, model, sale price, and signatures from both parties. Sellers without titles should also bring current registration, insurance documents, or old repair bills showing their name and the VIN. Licensed salvage dealers may accept vehicles without titles if properly documented as abandoned or through court order.
Getting a Duplicate Title in Maine
Lost, stolen, or damaged title? Apply for a duplicate through the Maine BMV. Complete Form MVT-4, Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title, and submit it with the $33 fee. The registered owner must sign, and any lienholder must sign too. Processing takes 2-4 weeks by mail. For faster service, visit a BMV branch in Augusta, Portland, Bangor, or Lewiston. Bring valid photo ID and proof of your current Maine address.
Abandoned Vehicle Laws in Maine
Maine law defines abandoned vehicles as those left on public property for more than 48 hours or on private property without owner consent. Property owners must notify local law enforcement before removing abandoned vehicles. Police will try to contact the registered owner and allow 14 days for retrieval. After that, the vehicle can be towed and sold at public auction. Portland and Bangor have stricter municipal ordinances. Fines for abandoning a vehicle run $100 to $500, plus towing and storage fees that add up daily.
Odometer Disclosure Requirements
Federal and Maine state law require odometer disclosure for vehicles less than 20 years old with a gross vehicle weight rating under 16,000 pounds. Record the exact mileage on the title assignment or a separate odometer disclosure statement. If the odometer has been replaced, rolled back, or reads beyond its mechanical limits, disclose this in writing. Vehicles older than 20 years or branded “exempt” don’t require mileage disclosure. Lying about odometer readings is a federal crime with serious penalties.
Cities We Buy Junk Cars in Maine
We buy junk cars across Maine, from Kittery on the southern coast to Fort Kent up north. Our service covers Cumberland, York, Penobscot, Kennebec, and Androscoggin counties, plus all the rural areas in between.
Don’t see your city? We serve all of Maine. Call 1-800-935-8652 to confirm pickup at your location.
Frequently Asked Questions — Selling a Junk Car in Maine
Do I need a title to sell my junk car in Maine?
Yes, Maine requires a title for most vehicle sales. For vehicles 1995 and older, a bill of sale with supporting documentation may work. Lost your title? Apply for a duplicate through the Maine BMV using Form MVT-4 with a $33 fee. Takes 2-4 weeks by mail or faster at branch offices. Call us and we’ll walk you through the paperwork for your situation.