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Cash for Junk Cars in New Hampshire | Free Towing Statewide
1-800-We-Junk-Cars buys junk, damaged, and non-running vehicles throughout New Hampshire. We serve Manchester, Nashua, Concord, the Seacoast region, and every community from the White Mountains to the Massachusetts border. Free towing, same-day or next-day pickup in most areas, and cash payment when we pick up your vehicle. We buy cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs in any condition across the Granite State.
How Selling Your Junk Car Works in New Hampshire
Get Your Quote
Call 1-800-935-8652 or request an online offer with your vehicle’s year, make, model, and condition. We give New Hampshire residents instant quotes based on current market values, vehicle weight, and salvageable parts. No obligation to accept.
Schedule Free Pickup
Accept your offer and choose a pickup time that works for you. We tow free throughout New Hampshire, including rural areas in Coos County and the North Country. Same-day pickup available in Manchester, Nashua, and southern New Hampshire when you schedule before noon.
Get Paid Cash
Our driver shows up at your New Hampshire location, checks that the vehicle matches your description, and pays you cash on the spot. We handle all loading and removal. Sign over the title, and you’re done—usually under thirty minutes.
What Is Your New Hampshire Junk Car Worth?
Junk car prices in New Hampshire typically run $150 to $650 for most sedans and compact vehicles, while trucks and SUVs often bring $300 to $900 or more. New Hampshire’s harsh winters and heavy road salt mean rust and corrosion hit vehicle values hard here. Cars with minimal frame rust, working catalytic converters, and desirable parts bring higher prices. Popular models like Honda Civics, Toyota Camrys, and Ford F-150s hold better value because parts stay in demand.
Scrap steel prices set the baseline value for any junk vehicle. A typical car weighs 2,500 to 3,500 pounds, so even as pure scrap, your vehicle has real metal value. Current Northeast scrap rates move with global steel markets, recycling demand, and seasonal factors. The live tracker below shows today’s scrap metal prices affecting New Hampshire junk car values. Vehicles with aluminum parts, copper wiring, and intact catalytic converters bring more than base scrap value.
New Hampshire Junk Car Laws and Title Requirements
Title Transfer Process
New Hampshire requires sellers to sign the back of the certificate of title to transfer vehicle ownership. You must fill out the assignment section with the buyer’s information, sale price, date of sale, and odometer reading for vehicles under 10 years old. Both parties sign the title. The New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) oversees all title transfers. The state doesn’t require a separate bill of sale, but you should document the transaction for your records.
Selling Without a Title
New Hampshire allows title-exempt sales for vehicles 15 years old or older. For these older vehicles, a bill of sale with the VIN, year, make, model, and signatures of both parties serves as proof of ownership transfer. Vehicles newer than 15 years need a valid title for legal sale. If you’ve lost your title for a newer vehicle, you must get a duplicate before selling. We can walk New Hampshire sellers through the right paperwork for their specific vehicle age.
Getting a Duplicate Title
Request a duplicate title from the New Hampshire DMV by filling out Form TDMV 19A (Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title). The fee runs $25 at current rates. You’ll need valid ID and proof of ownership. Apply in person at any NH DMV office or mail the application to the Title Bureau in Concord. Processing usually takes 5 to 10 business days by mail, or you may get same-day service at certain locations. Only the registered owner or lienholder can request a duplicate.
Abandoned Vehicle Laws
Under New Hampshire RSA 262:40-a, a vehicle left unattended on public property for more than 24 hours may be considered abandoned and towed at the owner’s expense. On private property, owners must give written notice to the vehicle owner and local police, then wait 30 days before removing the vehicle. Manchester and Nashua enforce local parking ordinances with extra restrictions. Abandoned vehicle removal costs plus daily storage fees pile up fast—often exceeding the vehicle’s value within weeks.
Other New Hampshire Requirements
New Hampshire doesn’t require state vehicle inspections for junk cars sold for salvage or scrap. The state has no emissions testing program. Remove your license plates before the vehicle is towed—plates belong to you in New Hampshire, not the vehicle. Cancel your insurance only after the vehicle is picked up. Tell your insurance company the sale date to avoid liability issues. Keep copies of all transfer documents for at least three years.
Cities We Buy Junk Cars in New Hampshire
We buy junk vehicles in all ten New Hampshire counties. We cover the populated southern tier, the Lakes Region, the Seacoast, and the rural North Country including towns near the White Mountains and Canadian border.
Don’t see your city? We serve all of New Hampshire—call 1-800-935-8652 to confirm pickup at your location.
Frequently Asked Questions — Selling a Junk Car in New Hampshire
Do I need a title to sell my junk car in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire exempts vehicles 15 years old or older from title requirements. For these older vehicles, a signed bill of sale with the VIN and both parties’ information completes the transaction legally. Vehicles under 15 years old need a valid New Hampshire title. If you’ve lost the title for a newer vehicle, you’ll need a duplicate from the NH DMV before selling. We can help figure out what paperwork you need based on your vehicle’s age.
How fast can you pick up my junk car in New Hampshire?
Same-day pickup is available throughout southern New Hampshire including Manchester, Nashua, and the Seacoast when you call before noon. Most other areas get next-day service. Rural locations in the North Country or White