Junk Car Guides
Honest, detailed guides from people who buy junk cars every day.
Condition
Non-Running / Dead Cars
Engine seized? Dead battery? Bad starter? Learn how we value non-running cars and exactly what you need to tell us to get an accurate quote.
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ConditionBlown Engine
Your engine died. Now what? A complete breakdown of how we value cars with blown motors, seized engines, and failed transmissions.
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ConditionFlood / Fire Damaged
Storm damage, garage fire, basement flood — we buy total-loss vehicles that insurance won't touch.
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ConditionTransmission Failure
Transmission repair costs $3,000-$7,000. We break down when to fix it, when to junk it, and what your car is worth with a bad transmission.
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ConditionFrame Rust
Florida salt air and humidity cause frame rust faster than most states. Here is how to tell if your car has structural rust, what it means for safety, and what to do about it.
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Type
Commercial Fleet
From plumbing vans to delivery trucks, here's how to liquidate commercial vehicles for maximum value.
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TypeShop Liquidation
Got a yard full of customer cars that never came back? Here's how to legally clear them and recover capital.
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TypeMissing Cat
Catalytic converter theft is rampant. If yours was stolen, here's how it affects your junk car value.
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TypeWork Vans & Cargo Vans
Work vans and cargo vans are among the best vehicles to junk — their weight and drivetrain keep the value high. Here's what we look for and how fleet sales work.
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TypeProject Cars
That half-finished project car is parts inventory, not a regret — and it can be worth more than you think. Here's how buyers value project cars and what to disclose.
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Safety
Seasonal
Snow Buried
Your car is buried under 3 feet of snow plow debris. We've seen it all. Here's how we handle winter removals.
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Seasonal2026 Scrap Metal Prices
Current 2026 scrap steel, aluminum, and copper prices — and exactly how those numbers translate into your junk car offer. Includes monthly price history, regional Tampa Bay differences, and what changes when prices move.
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Paperwork
Probate & Estate Cars
When a loved one passes and leaves a vehicle behind, selling it isn't as simple as signing the title. Here's the Florida probate and DHSMV process, step by step.
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PaperworkPower of Attorney Sales
A power of attorney lets someone sell a car on another person's behalf — if the document is the right one and it's signed correctly. Here's how Florida handles it.
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PaperworkOut-of-State Titles
Moved to Florida with a car titled in another state? You don't have to retitle it to sell it. Here's how out-of-state titles work for a Tampa Bay junk car sale.
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PaperworkTitle Brands (FL)
Salvage, rebuilt, flood, lemon — a branded title follows a car for life and changes what it's worth. Here's what each Florida brand means for sellers.
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PaperworkCars With Liens
An active lien means the lender still has a claim on your car. You can sell it — but only after the lien is released. Here's the process for Florida sellers.
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PaperworkBill of Sale (FL)
A bill of sale isn't always required in Florida, but it protects you after the sale. Here's what a proper Florida vehicle bill of sale needs to contain.
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PaperworkDivorce & Car Sales
Whether you can sell a car after divorce comes down to one thing: how the names are joined on the title. Here's how AND versus OR changes everything.
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PaperworkRepossessed Cars
Only the party with legal authority can sell a repossessed car. Here's how lenders dispose of repossessions in Florida, and what borrowers should do instead.
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