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How to sell my junk car in Chicago

If you have an old non-running vehicle that you want to send to scrap, and at the same time, get cash for it, our company is glad to help you. There are three simple steps you need to complete:
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    Call Us

    You can contact us online or call our customer service department and tell us “I want to sell my junk car.” Our representative will ask basic questions about your junk car's year, make, model, mileage, and condition.
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    Get an Offer

    We will assess your vehicle and make an offer. We take care of all the paperwork. You can get the money in cash when picking up your car or check. You can be sure you will not face any hidden additional costs.
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    We Come to You

    After you have accepted the offer, our representatives will agree with you on when we can pick up your car. We would like to draw your attention to the fact that we can tow the vehicle on the day of the deal or at any other agreed-upon time.
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Big hits, blown engines, frame bends, flood damage, or a bad transmission often make a car not worth repair. Accidents pop up from time to time near 1600 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60650, so a lot of vehicles end up totaled around Chicago in Cook County, Illinois. JunkCarsUS buys cars in any condition. If you want junk car for cash, keep reading. With JunkCarsUs, you get cash for cars, any condition, free towing, and same-day service. Sell your car for cash in Chicago, Illinois with an easy process, no paperwork stress, and fast payment. Call (312) 786-4650 for a quick offer online and same day pick-up, even if it is non-running or you need to sell a damaged car fast.

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Receive a guaranteed highest price quote for your junk car from the best junk car buyer by filling out the form online.
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Mon-Sat: 8:30 - 9 pm,

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Any Types of Car Titles Accepted

You can sell your used car in Chicago, IL:

  • without title
  • clean title
  • salvage title
  • non-repairable title

Let us handle the paperwork and pickup, so you can enjoy a quick and easy process!

Illinois sees a steady stream of vehicles move into salvage status each year. According to the Illinois Secretary of State, around 300,000 vehicles in Illinois get issued a junk or non-repairable Vehicle Certificate or a Salvage Title every year. That number tells you how common it is for a car to reach the point where repair costs, age, or damage no longer make sense for most owners. Is it possible to sell a car in Illinois without a title? For a normal sale, no. The Illinois Secretary of State treats the title as the ownership document for a transfer, so if yours is missing, the state expects you to replace it before you sell or sign anything over. People run into this with old cars sitting in a garage, or a vehicle that was never properly titled after a move. How to get a replacement car title in Illinois: the Illinois Secretary of State says the owner must apply for a duplicate title and pay the required fee, using the state’s duplicate title application process through a Secretary of State facility or by mail. If you are a local Illinois resident looking to sell an unwanted vehicle and want to talk it through, reach JunkCarsUs at (312) 786-4650.

Get Cash for a Car in Chicago With Any Sort of Damage or Missing Parts

Illinois gets hit with rough weather every year. Tornadoes show up across the Midwest, including IL, according to NOAA. Severe thunderstorms and hail are also annual here, again per NOAA. River flooding and flash flooding hit the Mississippi and Ohio river basins, with IL on that list, according to the National Weather Service. Hurricanes and storm surge hit the Gulf and Southeast Atlantic states most often, not Illinois, but the leftover rain bands still reach the Midwest some years. After a bad storm, cars take the hit. Hail dents a hood and cracks glass. Floodwater gets into wiring, seats, and the engine bay, then the car starts throwing warning lights weeks later. A crash during slick roads adds frame damage. At that point, repairs turn into a long estimate, parts delays, and a car that still feels unreliable. If you want to sell locally, keep it simple. JunkCarsUs buys junk cars for cash in Illinois in any condition, including non-running, flooded, burned, crashed, and hail-damaged. Share the year, make, model, mileage, and what is wrong. You get a price, free towing, and pickup often the same day. Bring your title if you have it, plus a photo ID, and clear out plates and personal items before the truck arrives.

Benefits of Selling Your Car to JunkCarsUs

Perks of Selling Your Old or Unwanted Car:
✅ Take back the space in your garage, yard, or driveway
✅ Turn old clunkers and junkers into cash quickly
✅ Sell damaged cars, wrecked, non-running, or any condition vehicles
✅ Avoid the hassle and risk of selling cars to strangers
✅ No need to haggle at a junkyard or deal with complicated negotiations
✅ We buy unwanted cars, trucks, and SUVs

What You’ll Love About Our Service:
✅ Fast same-day pick-up with free towing from any location included
✅ Instant payment: we pay you right on the spot when picking up your vehicle
✅ No paperwork required from you, making it seamless
✅ Simple, stress-free, and easy process with no hidden fees
✅ The offer you receive won't suddenly change—what we quote is what you get
✅ Professional and polite customer service that respects your time and needs

JunkCarsUs in Numbers

  • 30+

    30+ years of expertise

    With over three decades in the industry, we’ve earned a strong track record of industry experts and professionals.

  • 49

    Serving in 49 states

    We boast a nationwide presence and provide quality car disposal services in all US states except Alaska and Puerto Rico.

  • 2014

    Domain since 2014

    The JunkCarsUs domain was registered in 2014 to simplify the car-disposing process for our clients.

  • 3000+

    3,000+ Tow Trucks

    We have thousands of tow trucks to pick up your junker from any spot in the US.

  • 500+

    500+ Help Reps

    We have dedicated managers in every city we serve to assist our customers through the selling process.

  • 5,000+

    5,000+ Cities

    You’ll find our satisfied customers in thousands of locations across the country, from big cities to smaller towns.

  • 200k+

    200,000+ Deals

    We’ve closed over 200,000 orders during the last year.

  • 5M+

    5M+ Clients Served

    For years of service, we’ve helped millions of customers get Top Dollar for their junkers.
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Recently Purchased cars

Check some of our recent pickups in your area
  • 2006 Ford Crown Victoria
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  • 2000 Chevrolet Blazer
    Service date: February 19, 2026
    Customer Ranking: 5
  • 2009 Pontiac G6
    Service date: January 07, 2026
    Customer Ranking: 5
  • 2007 Honda Odyssey
    Service date: January 20, 2026
    Customer Ranking: 5
  • 2004 Toyota Camry
    Service date: January 03, 2026
    Customer Ranking: 5
  • 1996 Acura TL
    Service date: February 11, 2026
    Customer Ranking: 5
  • 2010 Mercedes-Benz E (all)
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Chicago Junk Cars Price Range

The value of a junk car is calculated using factors like:

  • age
  • condition
  • market metal prices
  • the amount of scrap metal they contain
  • model popularity, demand for parts, etc.

Heavier vehicles and running cars with reusable parts like catalytic converters often receive $1,000 to $1,500, while older non-running vehicles typically bring around $500.

Call us to estimate your car and get the best price offer!

  • Mitsubishi car brand
    Mitsubishi Galant,
    2007
    $475 — $2300
  • Porsche car brand
    Porsche Cayenne,
    2005
    $950 — $12750
  • Mazda car brand
    Mazda Mazda6,
    2010
    $525 — $2300
  • Ford car brand
    Ford Edge,
    2010
    $425 — $2300
  • Ford car brand
    Ford Bronco,
    1995
    $475 — $3700
  • Ford car brand
    Ford Explorer,
    1999
    $625 — $4750
  • Dodge car brand
    Dodge D150,
    1979
    $525 — $3200
  • BMW car brand
    BMW - 545,
    2004
    $750 — $7775
  • Ford car brand
    Ford Focus,
    2008
    $425 — $2100
  • Ford car brand
    Ford - F-150,
    2005
    $750 — $7250
  • Audi car brand
    Audi A7,
    2008
    $675 — $4300
  • Ford car brand
    Ford - F-250,
    2001
    $750 — $7250
  • Hyundai car brand
    Hyundai Elantra,
    2006
    $425 — $2300
  • Hyundai car brand
    Hyundai Elantra,
    2007
    $425 — $1900
  • Mazda car brand
    Mazda Protege,
    2003
    $475 — $1900
  • Hyundai car brand
    Hyundai Accent,
    2015
    $575 — $7500
  • Dodge car brand
    Dodge - Ram 1500,
    2014
    $775 — $4750
  • BMW car brand
    BMW - 325,
    2004
    $475 — $3250
  • Ford car brand
    Ford Ranger,
    1991
    $575 — $5850
  • Dodge car brand
    Dodge Nitro,
    2010
    $400 — $2100
  • Ford car brand
    Ford Taurus,
    2011
    $475 — $2300
  • Saturn car brand
    Saturn Ion,
    2003
    $425 — $1900
  • Chevrolet car brand
    Chevrolet Cavalier,
    2001
    $425 — $2100
  • Jeep car brand
    Jeep Liberty,
    2005
    $475 — $2100
  • Honda car brand
    Honda Accord,
    2000
    $425 — $1900
  • Nissan car brand
    Nissan Sentra,
    2007
    $425 — $1900
  • Chevrolet car brand
    Chevrolet - Silverado 1500,
    1990
    $525 — $2700
  • Jeep car brand
    Jeep Liberty,
    2006
    $525 — $3100
  • Ford car brand
    Ford - Expedition,
    2003
    $675 — $8750
  • Volkswagen car brand
    Volkswagen Eos,
    2008
    $425 — $1900
  • Ford car brand
    Ford Crown Victoria,
    2001
    $475 — $2700
  • Chevrolet car brand
    Chevrolet Captiva Sport,
    2014
    $750 — $7900
  • Toyota car brand
    Toyota RAV4,
    2003
    $475 — $2300
  • Chevrolet car brand
    Chevrolet - Silverado 1500,
    1999
    $675 — $3250
  • Jeep car brand
    Jeep Liberty,
    2011
    $450 — $2300
  • Ford car brand
    Ford Fusion,
    2006
    $425 — $2599
  • INFINITI car brand
    INFINITI - G35,
    2004
    $425 — $3200
  • Nissan car brand
    Nissan Maxima,
    2022
    $425 — $1900
  • Hyundai car brand
    Hyundai Sonata,
    2015
    $575 — $11000
  • RAM car brand
    RAM 1500,
    2013
    $750 — $7500
  • Volvo car brand
    Volvo XC70,
    2005
    $425 — $2300
  • BMW car brand
    BMW - 528,
    2013
    $725 — $9500

Types of vehicles we buy

You Can Sell Car Any Models

Call us now (855) 547-1550
Receive a guaranteed highest price quote for your junk car from the best junk car buyer by filling out the form online.
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Chicago has a crowded used-parts scene. According to the Illinois EPA Licensed Waste Hauler and Equipment program listings, there are 60+ licensed scrap metal recyclers and auto dismantlers in the city and nearby zip codes. If your car is non-running or smashed up, you start calling yards, then driving over to get a real number. You wait, you haggle, and you still need a tow if it will not move. Selling it yourself adds more drag. You burn hours posting online, answering lowball texts, and sorting title details. Selling your junk car might seem intimidating in an industry rife with scam artists trying to make a buck, and pressure offers or a sudden price drop at pickup happen. JunkCarsUs is one option in Chicago for cash for cars in any condition, with free towing and same-day pickup in many cases. No confusing talk, clear quote, and help with the basic paperwork so the car leaves your name clean.

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  • 60018
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