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Cash for Junk Cars in Virginia | Free Towing Statewide
1-800-We-Junk-Cars buys junk, damaged, and non-running vehicles throughout Virginia. We serve Norfolk, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Richmond, Alexandria, and every city statewide. Free towing with same-day or next-day pickup available. We pay cash on the spot when we collect your vehicle. No hidden fees, no waiting for payment. Call now or get an instant online offer.
How Selling Your Junk Car Works in Virginia
Get Your Quote
Call 1-800-935-8652 or use our online form to describe your vehicle. Tell us the year, make, model, mileage, and condition. We’ll give you a guaranteed cash offer within minutes. Virginia residents from Hampton Roads to Northern Virginia get competitive quotes based on current market values.
Schedule Free Pickup
Accept your offer and choose a pickup time that works for you. We offer same-day pickup in most Virginia locations and next-day service statewide. Our tow trucks come to your home, workplace, or wherever the vehicle sits. Towing is always free throughout Virginia—no deductions from your quote.
Get Paid Cash
Our driver arrives at your scheduled time, verifies your vehicle matches the description, and completes a quick inspection. You sign over the title, and we hand you cash right there. The whole transaction takes about fifteen minutes. No waiting for checks to clear or bank transfers to process.
What Is Your Virginia Junk Car Worth?
Most junk cars in Virginia sell for $150 to $800. Complete vehicles in decent condition bring $500 to $1,500 or more. Your offer depends on vehicle weight, current scrap metal prices, condition of major components, and parts demand. Virginia’s humid coastal climate in the Tidewater region often causes rust damage that lowers values, while vehicles in the western mountains may hold up better. Popular models like Ford F-150s, Honda Accords, and Toyota Camrys bring higher prices because parts demand stays strong across Virginia’s active used auto market.
Scrap steel prices set the floor for any junk car’s value. A typical sedan weighs 2,500 to 3,500 pounds, while trucks and SUVs range from 4,000 to 6,000 pounds. When scrap prices rise, so does your vehicle’s base value. Catalytic converters, aluminum wheels, and working engines add value above scrap weight. The live tracker below shows current scrap metal rates that affect Virginia junk car prices.
Virginia Junk Car Laws and Title Requirements
Title Transfer Process in Virginia
The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires sellers to sign the back of the title certificate to transfer ownership. Fill out the assignment section with the buyer’s name, sale price, date, and your signature. Virginia titles include an odometer disclosure section that must be completed for vehicles less than 10 years old. You should also complete the Notice of Sale/Transfer of a Vehicle (Form VSA 62) and submit it to the DMV within 30 days to remove liability from your name.
Selling a Junk Car Without a Title
Virginia requires a title for vehicle sales in most cases. However, vehicles 15 years old or older may qualify for alternative documentation. Licensed salvage dealers and junk car buyers can accept vehicles without titles using a Bill of Sale and valid identification proving ownership. You’ll need to sign an affidavit stating you’re the legal owner. Call us at 1-800-935-8652 to discuss options for selling your Virginia vehicle without a title.
Getting a Duplicate Virginia Title
Lost your title? Apply for a duplicate through the Virginia DMV using Form VSA 17A (Application for Duplicate Title). The fee is $15. You can apply online through myDMV, by mail, or in person at any DMV office. Processing takes 7-10 business days by mail, or you can get it immediately at a DMV office. Only the titled owner or lienholder can request a duplicate. Bring valid ID and your vehicle registration if you have it.
Virginia Abandoned Vehicle Laws
Virginia Code § 46.2-1200 defines abandoned vehicles as those left on public property for more than 48 hours or on private property without consent. Localities can remove and auction abandoned vehicles after proper notice. Property owners must notify local law enforcement before removing abandoned vehicles. In Norfolk and Virginia Beach, vehicles can be tagged for removal within 24 hours on public streets. Fines and storage fees add up daily, often topping $50 per day. If you have an unwanted vehicle, selling it avoids these penalties.
Virginia Seller Requirements
Virginia sellers must remove license plates before the sale and either transfer them to another vehicle or surrender them to the DMV. Cancel your insurance only after the sale is complete. State law requires sellers to disclose known defects and accurate odometer readings. The Notice of Sale form protects you from liability for parking tickets, tolls, or accidents after the sale. Keep copies of all paperwork including the Bill of Sale and Notice of Sale form.
Cities We Buy Junk Cars in Virginia
We buy junk cars throughout all of Virginia, from Hampton Roads to Northern Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley, and Southwest Virginia. Urban and rural locations alike get free pickup service.
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Don’t see your city? We serve all of Virginia—call 1-800-935-8652 to confirm pickup at your location.
Frequently Asked Questions — Selling a Junk Car in Virginia
Do I need a title to sell my junk car in Virginia?
A title is preferred for selling any vehicle in Virginia. However, we can often buy vehicles without titles, especially those 15 years or older. You’ll need to provide valid identification, complete an ownership affidavit, and sign a Bill of Sale. Call us to discuss your specific situation—we help Virginia residents with title issues and can explain what alternative documentation works for your vehicle.
How fast can you pick up my junk car in Virginia?
We offer same-day pickup in most Virginia metro areas including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Richmond, and Northern Virginia when you call before noon.