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Cash for Junk Cars in Louisiana | Free Towing Statewide
1-800-We-Junk-Cars buys junk, damaged, and non-running vehicles throughout Louisiana. We serve Baton Rouge, Shreveport, New Orleans, Lafayette, and every parish from the Gulf Coast to the Arkansas border. Free towing, same-day or next-day pickup, and cash payment on the spot. Wrecked, flooded, or just worn out—we’ll buy it across the Pelican State.
How Selling Your Junk Car Works in Louisiana
Get Your Quote
Call us at 1-800-935-8652 or request an instant online offer. Tell us the year, make, model, and condition. We’ll give you a guaranteed cash quote within minutes based on current Louisiana market values. The price we quote is the price we pay.
Schedule Free Pickup
Pick a time that works for you. Same-day service is available in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Shreveport metro areas. Rural parishes usually get next-day pickup. Towing is free no matter where you are in the state.
Get Paid Cash
Our driver shows up, checks that the vehicle matches your description, and hands you cash on the spot. Sign over the title, we load the car, and you’re done. The whole thing takes about fifteen minutes.
What Is Your Louisiana Junk Car Worth?
Junk car prices in Louisiana typically range from $150 for stripped or severely damaged vehicles up to $1,500 or more for complete cars with working drivetrains. Louisiana’s humid subtropical climate causes serious rust problems, especially in coastal parishes near the Gulf where salt air speeds up corrosion. Flood damage from hurricanes and tropical storms also hits many Louisiana vehicles hard. Your car’s value depends on weight, condition of the engine and transmission, whether the catalytic converter is still there, and current demand for specific parts. Trucks and SUVs usually bring higher prices because of strong regional demand.
Scrap steel prices set the floor for any junk car’s value. When steel markets run strong, even badly damaged vehicles bring better offers. Louisiana has several scrap processors, and regional competition helps keep pricing fair. Vehicles get weighed at recycling facilities, so heavier trucks and full-size sedans earn more than compact cars. The live scrap price tracker below shows current market rates affecting Louisiana junk car values.
Louisiana Junk Car Laws and Title Requirements
Title Transfer Process
The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) requires sellers to sign the back of the certificate of title to transfer ownership. Fill out the seller section with the odometer reading, sale price, and date. Louisiana uses a single assignment title format. Both buyer and seller must sign, and signatures must match the names printed on the title. Sellers should also complete a Vehicle Application (Form DPSMV 1799) to notify the OMV of the sale and protect against future liability.
Selling a Junk Car Without a Title
Louisiana allows title-free sales for vehicles over ten model years old in certain cases, but requirements vary. Licensed salvage dealers can accept vehicles without titles using a bill of sale and proper documentation. You’ll need valid ID, vehicle registration if you have it, and may need to sign an affidavit of ownership. Some junk car buyers work with the OMV on title issues for a small fee. Lost your title? Call us. We help Louisiana residents with this every day.
Getting a Duplicate Title
To get a duplicate title in Louisiana, visit any OMV office or apply online through the Louisiana OMV Express website. Complete the Application for Duplicate Title (Form DPSMV 1799) and pay the fee of about $18.50. If the vehicle has a lien, you’ll need a lien release letter from the lienholder. Processing takes 7-10 business days by mail, or you can get it same-day at OMV field offices. All registered owners must sign the duplicate title application.
Abandoned Vehicle Laws
Louisiana Revised Statutes define abandoned vehicles as those left on public property for more than five days or on private property without owner consent. Property owners must notify local law enforcement before removing abandoned vehicles. After police document the vehicle, it can be towed and stored. Owners have 30 days to claim it and pay storage fees before the vehicle is auctioned or junked. Cities like New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport have stricter municipal ordinances. Fines can reach $500 plus towing and storage costs.
Odometer Disclosure and Sold Notice
Louisiana requires odometer disclosure on the title for vehicles less than 20 model years old and under 16,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. Record the exact mileage when you sign the title over—federal law prohibits odometer tampering. After selling any vehicle, Louisiana sellers should submit a Notice of Transfer (Form DPSMV 1716) to the OMV within five days. This removes your liability for parking tickets, toll violations, and accidents that happen after the sale date.
Cities We Buy Junk Cars in Louisiana
We buy junk vehicles throughout all 64 Louisiana parishes. From the northern hills around Shreveport to the bayous near New Orleans, our network covers every corner of the state, including rural areas and small towns.
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Don’t see your city? We serve all of Louisiana. Call 1-800-935-8652 to confirm pickup at your location.
Frequently Asked Questions — Selling a Junk Car in Louisiana
Do I need a title to sell my junk car in Louisiana?
Having the title makes the sale faster and usually increases your offer. But Louisiana allows certain title-free sales through licensed salvage dealers. You’ll need valid photo ID, current registration if you have it, and may need to sign an affidavit of ownership. Vehicles over ten model years old have more flexibility. Call us to discuss your situation—we help Louisiana residents without titles all the time.
How fast can you pick up my junk car in Louisiana?
We offer same-day pickup in major metro areas including Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Shreveport, and Lafayette. Most rural parishes get next-day service. Call before