Cash for Junk Cars in Florida | Free Towing Statewide
1-800-We-Junk-Cars buys junk, damaged, and non-running vehicles throughout Florida. We serve Miami-Dade, Broward, Orange, Hillsborough, Duval, and all 67 counties. Free towing included with same-day or next-day pickup in most areas. We pay cash on the spot when we collect your vehicle. From the Panhandle to the Keys, Cape Coral to Lakeland, we buy cars in any condition across the state.
How It Works in Florida
Get Your Quote
Call 1-800-935-8652 or request an instant offer online. Tell us your vehicle’s year, make, model, and condition. We’ll give you a firm cash quote within minutes. Our offers reflect Florida’s active salvage market and current scrap metal prices.
Schedule Free Pickup
Pick a time that works for you. Same-day service is available in Jacksonville, Tampa, Orlando, and Miami. Next-day pickup covers most rural areas. Our tow trucks come to your home, workplace, or wherever the vehicle sits at no charge.
Get Paid Cash
Our driver verifies the vehicle matches your description and completes the Florida title transfer paperwork with you. You get cash on the spot before we tow the car away. The whole process takes 15 to 30 minutes.
What Is Your Florida Junk Car Worth?
Florida junk cars typically sell for $150 to $750. Complete vehicles in better condition fetch $500 to $1,500 or more. Several factors determine your car’s value: weight affects scrap metal payout, while working engines, transmissions, catalytic converters, and electronics add to the price. Florida’s humid climate and salt air cause rust and corrosion, which can reduce value compared to vehicles from drier states. But the state’s large population creates strong demand for used parts, especially for Honda Civics, Toyota Camrys, and Ford F-150s that crowd Florida roads.
Scrap steel prices set the baseline value for any junk vehicle. When steel prices rise, so do offers for junk cars regardless of condition. A typical sedan contains 2,000 to 3,000 pounds of steel, while trucks and SUVs weigh more. The live scrap price tracker below shows current Florida market rates. These prices shift based on global steel demand, so getting quotes when prices are up can mean an extra $50 to $100 in your pocket.
Florida Junk Car Laws and Title Requirements
Title Transfer Process in Florida
To sell a junk car in Florida, you must sign over the Certificate of Title to the buyer. Both seller and buyer complete the title assignment section on the back. Florida requires an odometer disclosure for vehicles less than 10 years old. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) oversees all title transfers. The buyer has 30 days to transfer the title into their name. Complete the Notice of Sale section and submit it to the FLHSMV to release yourself from liability.
Selling a Junk Car Without a Title in Florida
Florida law requires a title for vehicle sales, but alternatives exist for junk cars. If you have a valid Florida registration in your name, some buyers accept this along with your photo ID. For vehicles over 10 years old, a Mechanic’s Lien process can establish ownership, though this takes time. Licensed salvage dealers in Florida can sometimes process vehicles with alternative documentation. We can often work with registration, old title copies, or help you get a duplicate title before pickup.
Getting a Duplicate Florida Title
If your title is lost, damaged, or stolen, apply for a duplicate through the FLHSMV. Complete Form HSMV 82101 (Application for Duplicate or Lost in Transit/Reassignment for Motor Vehicle, Mobile Home, or Vessel Title Certificate). The fee is $75.25. Apply in person at any Florida tax collector’s office or FLHSMV regional office, or send it by mail. Processing takes 7 to 10 business days by mail. All lienholders must be satisfied before a duplicate can be issued.
Florida Abandoned Vehicle Laws
Under Florida Statute 715.07, a vehicle left on private property without consent may be removed after proper notice. The property owner must contact local law enforcement to tag the vehicle as abandoned. After 24 hours on public property or private property without permission, vehicles can be towed. Many Florida counties and cities have additional ordinances about inoperable vehicles on residential property. In Miami-Dade, Hillsborough, and Orange counties, code enforcement may cite property owners for keeping unregistered or junk vehicles visible from the street.
Florida-Specific Requirements
Florida does not require emissions testing or vehicle inspections, so junk cars face no inspection barriers to sale. Sellers must disclose the odometer reading on the title for vehicles under 10 model years old. Remove your license plates before transferring the vehicle—plates stay with the owner, not the car. You can transfer plates to a new vehicle or surrender them at a tax collector’s office. Submit the Notice of Sale online at FLHSMV.gov to protect yourself from liability after the sale.
Cities We Buy Junk Cars in Florida
We buy junk cars throughout Florida, from Pensacola in the Panhandle to Key West in the south. Our service covers the Gulf Coast, Atlantic Coast, Central Florida, and all inland communities.
🏙️ Lakeland
Don’t see your city? We serve all of Florida—call 1-800-935-8652 to confirm pickup at your location.
Frequently Asked Questions — Selling a Junk Car in Florida
Do I need a title to sell my junk car in Florida?
A title is the easiest way to sell your junk car in Florida, but it’s not always required. If you’ve lost your title, we can often work with your current Florida registration and valid photo ID. For vehicles without any paperwork, we may help you apply for a duplicate title through the FLHSMV, which costs $75.25 and takes about 7-10 business days. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.