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Cash for Junk Cars in Montana | Free Towing Statewide
1-800-We-Junk-Cars buys junk, damaged, and non-running vehicles across Montana. We serve Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, Bozeman, Helena, and rural communities throughout Big Sky Country. Free towing, same-day or next-day pickup, and cash when we pick up your car. We buy all makes, models, and conditions from every Montana county.
How Selling Your Junk Car Works in Montana
Get Your Quote
Call 1-800-935-8652 or fill out our online form with your vehicle’s year, make, model, mileage, and condition. Montana residents get instant quotes based on current market values. We buy vehicles in any condition from Billings to Kalispell and everywhere in between.
Schedule Free Pickup
Accept your offer and pick a time that works for you. We tow for free throughout Montana, including remote spots on the eastern prairies and in western mountain towns. Same-day pickup available in most areas. Our drivers handle all loading and transport at no cost.
Get Paid Cash
Get paid when we pick up your car. Our driver checks that the vehicle matches your description, you sign over the title, and you get cash on the spot. Montana sellers keep 100% of their quoted price. No hidden fees, no deductions, no towing charges.
What Is Your Montana Junk Car Worth?
Most Montana junk cars sell for $150 to $850, with complete trucks and SUVs sometimes hitting $1,200 or more. Your offer depends on vehicle weight, current scrap metal prices, condition of parts like catalytic converters and engines, and local demand. Montana’s dry climate preserves vehicles better than humid states, so less rust means higher values. Trucks and four-wheel-drive vehicles bring premium prices because rural Montana communities depend on them.
Scrap steel prices set the floor for any junk vehicle. When steel markets climb, your car’s minimum value goes up too. Montana has major scrap processors in Billings, Great Falls, and Missoula that handle end-of-life vehicles. Aluminum and copper prices also affect your offer since these metals come from engines, radiators, and wiring. Check the live scrap price tracker below to see current market conditions.
Montana Junk Car Laws and Title Requirements
Title Transfer Process in Montana
The Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) under the Montana Department of Justice handles vehicle titles. To sell your junk car, sign the back of your Montana title in the seller section with your signature, printed name, date of sale, and odometer reading. Fill out the buyer information too. Montana doesn’t require notarization for standard title transfers. Hand the signed title to the buyer at the sale. You should also complete and submit a Notice of Sale form to MVD to protect yourself from future liability.
Selling a Junk Car Without a Title
Montana requires a title for most vehicle sales, but alternatives exist for junk cars. Vehicles 11 years old or older may qualify for a bonded title if the original is lost. For vehicles sold to licensed salvage dealers or dismantlers, Montana allows sale with a bill of sale, registration, and valid ID proving ownership. Some junk car buyers accept vehicles without titles for scrap-only processing, though offers are usually lower. Call us to discuss your situation.
Getting a Duplicate Title in Montana
If your Montana title is lost, damaged, or stolen, apply for a duplicate through the MVD. Complete Form MV1 (Title and Registration Application) and submit it to your local county treasurer’s office, which acts as the MVD agent. The duplicate title fee is $10.25. Bring valid ID and the vehicle’s VIN. If there’s a lienholder on record, they must sign the duplicate application or provide a lien release. Processing takes 2-4 weeks. Expedited service isn’t available for duplicate titles.
Montana Abandoned Vehicle Laws
Under Montana Code 61-12-401, a vehicle counts as abandoned if left on public property for 48 hours or on private property without consent. Law enforcement or property owners can have it removed. The vehicle must be held for 30 days while authorities try to notify the registered owner. After that, it can be sold or disposed of. Billings and Missoula have local rules with stricter timelines for vehicles on city streets. Abandoning a vehicle is a misdemeanor with fines up to $500. If you have an unwanted vehicle, selling to a junk car buyer is the legal and profitable choice.
Montana Odometer and Seller Notice Requirements
Federal law requires odometer disclosure for vehicles less than 20 years old, recorded on the title during transfer. Montana sellers must fill out the odometer section on the title accurately. Falsifying odometer readings is a federal crime. You should also file a Seller’s Notice (available online through the MVD) within 15 days of sale. This form shows you no longer own the vehicle, protecting you from tickets, accidents, or storage fees the new owner might rack up. Montana has no statewide emissions testing requirements.
Cities We Buy Junk Cars in Montana
We buy junk cars across Montana, from the western mountain valleys near Missoula and Kalispell to the eastern plains around Billings and Miles City. Our service covers every county in Big Sky Country.
Don’t see your city? We serve all of Montana. Call 1-800-935-8652 to confirm pickup at your location.
Frequently Asked Questions — Selling a Junk Car in Montana
Do I need a title to sell my junk car in Montana?
A title is the standard requirement for selling any vehicle in Montana. However, we can often buy vehicles without titles if you have registration, valid ID, and proof of ownership. Vehicles sold to licensed salvage facilities have more flexibility under Montana law. If your title is lost, a duplicate costs $10.25 from the MVD and takes 2-4 weeks. Call us to discuss your documentation situation.