Sell Us Your Junk Car in Arizona

In Arizona, it is not always easy to sell your junk car. This includes determining the current value of your junk car, handling the sale properly, and arranging for the vehicle to be removed even if it does not run.

A junk car is a vehicle that reaches a point where it is no longer considered usable because of current safety or reliability issues, because the cost to repair it exceeds its value, or because it is worth only scrap, salvage, or parts.

It is easy to sell your junk car to us. You simply send us complete and accurate information about your junk car. We review your information, present you with an offer, and you decide whether to accept our offer and coordinate with us to arrange for pickup.

The offer you receive is based on several factors, including the condition of the vehicle, whether it runs, whether the title is free and clear, the age of the vehicle, demand for parts and or scrap in the Arizona market, and the effort required to tow or retrieve the vehicle.

What to Expect From Sell Us Your Car

The quote we give you for your junk car is based on the information you provide. Important factors include the following: the year, make, and model of the vehicle; whether the vehicle is running; the overall condition of the vehicle; whether there is major damage; whether any parts are missing and need to be addressed before the sale; whether the vehicle has a title; and the current local demand for junk cars, salvage, scrap, and usable parts in Arizona.

People selling a junk car want a simple process from start to finish, and it is common for people in Arizona who want to sell a junk car to use Sell Us Your Junk Car to quickly and easily find a buyer for an unwanted vehicle.

We provide sellers with a detailed explanation of how the offer is determined, the vehicle evaluation, the documentation needed, and an estimated time frame for payment.

There is no obligation to your quote, so you have authority over the next steps, whether you are happy with the offer and when you choose to move forward. We do not use traditional dealership-style sales tactics, so it is up to you when to accept the offer for your junk car.

Different Ways You Can Sell Your Car in Arizona

If you are selling a junk car in Arizona, looking to dispose of an undesirable vehicle, there are a few good options to consider. You may sell your vehicle to a local junkyard. You may also try selling it to someone seeking a mechanic’s special. Or you may sell it directly to someone offering cash for scrap vehicles, such as Sell Us Your Junk Car. The choice depends on your primary goal, whether that is maximizing the price you receive, minimizing effort or time spent on the transaction, or moving the vehicle quickly.

1. The Local Junkyard

Selling a car to a nearby junkyard is often the easiest way to dispose of it if it is not running at all or has minimal scrap or parts value. Most often, this transaction is relatively easy because there is no need to put together a listing, field calls from prospective buyers, or meet with the purchaser. On the downside, because junkyards rely heavily on scrap weight, the value of used parts, and tow truck fees incurred, offers from junkyards generally run lower than what other buyers may be willing to pay.

2. Mechanic’s Special Buyers

A mechanic’s special sale in Arizona may yield better returns if the vehicle has repair potential and appeals to buyers seeking a project. This option usually requires more work than a traditional resale option. You may be required to take pictures of the vehicle, clearly describe its issues, and respond to questions from interested buyers. You will also need to coordinate times for buyers to inspect the vehicle, handle buyers attempting to negotiate hard, and ensure that you handle payment and the title transfer carefully.

3. Cash for Junk Cars Buyers

If you want to sell your junk car in Arizona but have not had any luck with the first two options, use Sell Us Your Junk Car as a third choice. Within minutes of requesting your junk car offer, you can review the quote and schedule pickup of your vehicle if you agree with the proposed price. Many people selling junk cars choose cash buyers like us because they want a fast, hassle free process, without worrying about the uncertainty tied to a traditional sale or auction.

Proof of Ownership

When selling an old junk car, always make sure you have the correct documents. These include proof of ownership. Without it, we cannot purchase your vehicle.

Most people think of the title as proof of ownership for selling their vehicle; however, there are other types of documentation that you also provide as proof of ownership.

In Arizona, we purchase your vehicle if you can prove you own it by other methods, other than providing a copy of your vehicle title, if we can establish ownership through alternative means. The most common types of documentation that can be used as proof of ownership for your used, old, or junk vehicle include:

• An expired registration card;
• An insurance document or policy that identifies the vehicle;
• A previous title or an application for a title generated through another state;
• A bill of sale with your name identifying you as the owner of the vehicle;
• Repair invoices associated with the vehicle that contain some or all aspects of your name; or
• Other legal documentation connecting you to the vehicle.

Additionally, you should know that if there are liens on the vehicle or ownership records do not match, we won’t be able to proceed with the purchase of your vehicle.

Preparing Your Car for Pick-Up

The most important thing about selling your junk car in Arizona is knowing that you generally sell it as is. You do not need to make repairs or fix the vehicle’s appearance to try to sell it for more money. You present the car in its current condition until you sell it.

1. Sold As Is

The buyer purchases a junked vehicle according to the vehicle’s current condition. A vehicle with damage, missing features, mechanical problems, body damage, flat tires, broken windows, or that is nonoperational is taken into account as part of the evaluation process. A seller does not need to make any repairs on a vehicle they plan to sell as junk, salvage, or for parts value. There is usually little value in investing money into a vehicle that you are going to sell as junk.

2. Remove Personal Belongings Only

Before vehicle pick up, please take any of your personal belongings out of the car before you leave, including the trunk, glove box, center console, and all storage areas of the vehicle. Look thoroughly for any paperwork, garage door remotes, chargers, plates, or any other items of yours and remove them from the car. In addition to removing any of your personal items from the car, the vehicle must remain complete and in the condition it is in at the time the offer is presented.

3. Do Not Remove Parts

You should not remove items from a junk vehicle prior to closing, including things like the catalytic converter or the wheels. You may not remove them from a vehicle once you have an agreement to purchase. With the exception of batteries and components, those parts remain with the vehicle unless agreed to prior to the sale. If you remove items from your vehicle, it may affect the actual value of the vehicle, and can delay the sale entirely or possibly lead you to no longer be able to accept the previously agreed upon purchase price.

DMV Paperwork & Notification

Selling a car in Arizona involves a lot of paperwork. Sellers usually deal with ownership documents, a title transfer, lien issues, odometer disclosure in some cases, removing the license plate, and filing a Sold Notice after the vehicle is sold. Arizona guidance says sellers must:

• Transfer the title;
• Remove the license plate before the buyer takes possession;
• Submit a Sold Notice after the sale; and
• Odometer disclosure is required for model year 2011 vehicles and newer for 20 years (2010 vehicles and older are exempt).

When you sell your vehicle using SUYC’s services, we assist you with processing the required documents, explain what is needed in a timely manner, and provide guidance from the time you start the sale until it is completed. The workflow is clearly outlined so that you know what you need to do at every stage of the transaction. If a title exists for the vehicle, SUYC assists you with the title transfer.

Pick-Up & Inspection

When you sell your junk car to a junk car dealer in Arizona, part of the process is an inspection of the car to make sure it matches the description that is previously provided.

An inspection on a junk car generally consists of checking the condition, title or ownership status of the vehicle, and confirming whether the car is missing any major parts, such as wheels or a catalytic converter.

At SUYC, this is done on the day we pick up your junk car. One of our drivers verifies vehicle information and completes the inspection in just a few minutes.

Negotiating a Fair Price

The process of selling a used vehicle typically does not provide as much opportunity for negotiation as a private sale.

Knowing what is most important to you, such as maximum return, quick removal, or minimum effort, should help you determine your minimum acceptable offer before you begin negotiating price with potential junk car buyers.

If you receive an offer significantly below your minimum acceptable offer, you should decline it. You may also want to consider comparing several different junk car buyer companies before you make a decision about who to work with.