3 Simple Steps to Get Cash for Your Old Vehicle Today
Get Your Free Quote
How to Get a Quote in Minutes
Start by telling us about your vehicle. Fill out our online quote form with your vehicle details. Your quote is ready in under 5 minutes.
You'll share a few vehicle details:
- Year, Make, and Model — e.g., 2005 Honda Civic, 2008 Ford F-150, 1998 Toyota Camry
- Condition — running, not running, flood-damaged, accident damage, missing parts, etc.
- Location — your ZIP code in Miami-Dade (we cover all 34 ZIP codes)
- Title status — whether you have the Florida title (we can work without one in many cases)
How Your Cash Offer Is Calculated
Your cash offer is calculated from three data points — visit our FAQ for full details or check current service areas: current scrap metal market prices (updated daily), live vehicle auction valuations from South Florida salvage auctions, and the actual condition of your specific car. The average junk car in Miami is worth $150–$500 in scrap metal value alone — your vehicle may bring significantly more if it has usable parts or less damage.
Your offer is not set by a national calculator that ignores your local market. Miami scrap metal prices fluctuate with the regional market, and your offer reflects those fluctuations in real time. When scrap prices rise, your offer rises too.
Factors that affect your offer amount:
- Vehicle weight — heavier vehicles (trucks, SUVs, full-size vans) have more scrap metal value
- Running condition — running cars can often be sold at auction and bring a premium over straight scrap value
- Part demand — certain models have high demand for used parts in Miami (Honda Civic, Toyota Camry, Ford F-150, Nissan Altima)
- Flood and accident damage — valued at current salvage rates, not original vehicle value
- Mileage and age — both factor into remaining value and part condition
Your quoted offer is firm — you receive that amount when your driver arrives, unless your vehicle is materially different from what you described. Over 97% of transactions close at your quoted price.
Schedule Free Towing
Why Towing Is Actually Free
Free towing is standard in the junk car industry — but not all companies mean it. Some deduct a "towing fee" from your cash offer at pickup, or charge extra for pickups outside a certain radius. At MiamiJunkCars, free towing means exactly that: the cash offer you accept is the amount you receive. No deductions, no fuel surcharges, no mileage fees.
Your towing cost is covered in our pricing because it makes your transaction simpler and your experience more predictable. Your pickup covers all of Miami-Dade County — from Homestead and Florida City in the south to Aventura and Opa-locka in the north — at no additional cost to you.
Scheduling Your Pickup in Miami-Dade
Happy with the offer? Choose a pickup time. We offer:
- Same-day pickup — submit your quote before noon for afternoon pickup on the same day. In our Miami home base, we can often arrive within 90 minutes.
- Next-morning pickup — for customers who prefer to schedule ahead. We give you a confirmed 2-hour arrival window.
- Flexible weekday and Saturday slots — Monday through Friday 8 AM–6 PM, Saturday 8 AM–5 PM.
- Any location in Miami-Dade — residential driveway, condo garage, street parking, mechanic shop, impound facility, or parking lot.
Our driver will call you 30 minutes before arrival so you're not waiting around. 85% of our customers receive same-day pickup. For high-rise condos in Brickell or Edgewater, we coordinate with building management if needed — let us know when you submit your quote.
Get Paid Cash on the Spot
How Payment Works
When our Miami driver arrives, they'll conduct a brief visual inspection of the vehicle to confirm it matches your description, then handle the paperwork and pay you cash immediately. We pay in cash — not a check that needs to clear, not a Zelle transfer that takes a day, not a money order. Physical cash, counted in front of you, before the vehicle is loaded onto the tow truck.
Your title transfer is completed in under 15 minutes at pickup. Your driver is trained with Florida DHSMV paperwork. For a standard transaction with a clear Florida title, you sign the back of your title, receive your cash, and your driver loads the vehicle. That's the entire process — schedule your free pickup today.
What to Have Ready at Pickup
- Vehicle title — if you have it, sign the back in advance and have it ready. This is the single most important document and speeds up the transaction significantly.
- Florida ID or driver's license — required for all transactions. Must match the name on the title or registration.
- Keys — if you have them. Not required for non-running cars, but helpful if the car runs.
- Registration — helpful as supplementary ID if the title is unavailable.
- Plates — Florida law allows you to keep your license plates. Remove them before the driver arrives if you plan to transfer them to another vehicle.
Missing your title? Contact us before the driver comes out — we'll tell you exactly what alternative documentation works for your situation. In many cases, especially for vehicles 10+ years old, a registration and Florida ID are sufficient under FL Statute 319.
What Happens After We Pick Up Your Car
Once the vehicle is loaded, your responsibility ends — and your protection begins. Here's what happens on our end after every Miami-Dade pickup, including the DHSMV filing that protects you from post-sale liability:
Florida DMV Paperwork and Title Transfer
We file the Florida Notice of Sale (HSMV 82050) within 24 hours of every transaction. The Florida DHSMV motorist services division processes title transfers and updates vehicle ownership records to protect you from future parking tickets, toll violations, or liability that could be associated with the VIN after the sale. Most customers don't know this step exists — we do it automatically for every transaction at no additional cost.
Vehicle Recycling and Parts Reuse
Miami-Dade generates tens of thousands of junk vehicles per year, and responsible disposal matters. Here's what happens to the cars we purchase:
- Running vehicles — assessed for auction viability. If the car can be sold at auction, we do so. This benefits customers too, since auction-eligible cars typically receive higher offers.
- Flood-damaged vehicles — assessed for salvageable parts. Engines, transmissions, and body panels that survived the flooding may be sold as used parts, extending vehicle component lifespans.
- Non-running and severely damaged vehicles — processed through Florida DEP-certified recyclers. All fluids (motor oil, coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid) are drained and disposed of per EPA guidelines. Over 85% of each vehicle by weight is recycled — steel, aluminum, copper wiring, and glass are all recovered.
Vehicle recycling is environmentally significant. A single recycled junk car prevents approximately 1,500 pounds of CO₂ emissions that would result from mining and processing equivalent virgin materials. Miami-Dade's warm, humid climate accelerates vehicle corrosion, making recycling especially important for keeping unusable vehicles out of landfills.
Miami Pickup Timeline — Start to Cash
| Time | What Happens |
|---|---|
| 0 min | You submit the online quote form with your vehicle details |
| 2–5 min | You receive your firm cash offer from our Miami team |
| 5–10 min | You accept the offer and confirm a pickup time |
| 30 min | Our driver is dispatched from our nearest truck position |
| 90 min | Driver calls 30 min ahead, arrives at your location |
| +15 min | Vehicle inspection, paperwork (title transfer, Notice of Sale) |
| Done | Cash in your hand. Driver loads vehicle and departs. We file HSMV 82050 within 24 hours. |
Timeline based on same-day pickup in the Miami urban core. Homestead, Aventura, and other perimeter areas of Miami-Dade may add 30–60 minutes to driver arrival time.
Florida Title Transfer — What You Need to Know
Selling a car in Florida requires proper title transfer to protect both the buyer and seller. Here are the key facts:
Selling With a Florida Title
Sign the back of your Florida certificate of title in the presence of our driver (we provide a notary stamp). Include the odometer reading in the designated space. The sale date and buyer information are completed by our team. This is the cleanest, fastest transaction — title verified, cash paid, done in under 15 minutes.
Selling Without a Title in Florida
Florida law provides pathways for licensed salvage dealers to purchase vehicles without a title. Under Florida Statute 319.30, vehicles 10 or more years old can be purchased with a valid Florida ID and registration. For other situations, options include a duplicate title application (HSMV 82101, $7.50 fee at any Miami-Dade Tax Collector location), a notarized bill of sale, or a Derelict Motor Vehicle Certificate. Contact us and describe your paperwork situation — we'll tell you exactly what's needed before we drive out.