What junk cars pay in Houston right now
Across 415 real instant offers in our price index within 30 miles of Houston (Mar 2022–Nov 2026), the median was $400 and the middle half ran $300–$550, metro, all conditions. Offers are not guaranteed.
These aggregates cover all recorded conditions together, not a condition-specific payout. Your offer depends on the year, make, model and details you enter.
| Model years | Offers | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-2008 | 183 | $400 |
| 2008–2014 | 166 | $400 |
| 2015 and newer | 66 | $800 |
Top vehicles near Houston
- 2007 Pontiac G6 · 3 offers
- 2008 Buick LaCrosse · 3 offers
- 2007 Hyundai Sonata · 3 offers
- 1999 Ford Ranger · 3 offers
- 2000 Ford Expedition · 3 offers
- 2002 Toyota Sienna · 3 offers
- 2000 Honda Accord · 3 offers
- 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 · 3 offers
- 2014 Jeep Compass · 3 offers
- 2008 Acura TL · 3 offers
Offers by vehicle age near Houston
Metro, all conditions: offers within 30 miles. Age is the offer year minus the model year.
| Vehicle age | Offers | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 0–9 years | 45 | $1,000 |
| 10–14 years | 110 | $450 |
| 15–19 years | 137 | $375 |
| 20+ years | 123 | $375 |
Vehicles we've seen offers for near Houston
Metro, all conditions: offers within 30 miles.
- Honda Accord · 14 offers · median $325
- Chevrolet Impala · 11 offers · median $325
- Ford F-150 · 9 offers · median $500
- Honda Civic · 9 offers · median $350
- Hyundai Sonata · 9 offers · median $425
- Toyota Camry · 8 offers · median $450
- Ford Escape · 8 offers · median $250
- Toyota Corolla · 8 offers · median $300
Towns we've received offers from
Offer counts by town, within 30 miles of Houston.
- Houston, TX · 263 offers
- Katy, TX · 17 offers
- Humble, TX · 16 offers
- Pasadena, TX · 12 offers
- Spring, TX · 12 offers
- Richmond, TX · 10 offers
- Baytown, TX · 9 offers
- Missouri City, TX · 9 offers
- Friendswood, TX · 9 offers
- League City, TX · 7 offers
Towing and pickup in Houston
The car does not need to run to request an offer. Describe whether it starts, rolls or steers, and confirm the pickup arrangements when you accept.
Pickup in Houston is arranged after you accept an offer; timing depends on local tow-operator availability.
Tell us where the car actually sits before the truck rolls. Describe tight access, low clearance, fences or other obstacles so the pickup team can assess access. Confirm who needs to be present and which documents to bring.
Texas title and paperwork rules
Complete the Texas title assignment and applicable title-transfer paperwork; check the process with TxDMV or the county tax office.
For a lost Texas title, request a certified copy using VTR-34. A bonded-title process is for certain ownership-document problems, not the default replacement for every lost title. A recycler-only exception needs its own eligibility and documentation check.
If a lien is recorded, contact the lienholder about the title and a lien release. A sale or scrap pickup does not erase an outstanding loan.
Remove your plates and registration sticker; ask TxDMV about an eligible plate transfer.
File a Vehicle Transfer Notification with TxDMV and keep the receipt and signed sale documents. This updates the record; it is not a blanket guarantee against liability.
No title? What Houston sellers can do
Complete the Texas title assignment and applicable title-transfer paperwork; check the process with TxDMV or the county tax office.
For a lost Texas title, request a certified copy using VTR-34. A bonded-title process is for certain ownership-document problems, not the default replacement for every lost title. A recycler-only exception needs its own eligibility and documentation check.
If a lien is recorded, contact the lienholder about the title and a lien release. A sale or scrap pickup does not erase an outstanding loan.
Local Houston yards vs a national offer
Contact local yards near Houston to compare quotes. Local listings are shown below where available.
Compare written offers for the same vehicle details. Ask about towing, required paperwork and any conditions that could change the quoted amount.
Request an instant online offer, then compare it against local quotes. Offers are not guaranteed.
Houston seller checklist
Title in your name or your Texas DMV replacement paperwork under way, photo ID, and a lien release if the car was ever financed.
Car emptied — glovebox, console, trunk, under the seats, spare-tire well — a photo of the VIN and odometer, and plates handled per Texas rules.
A written offer with pickup and payment terms confirmed, a signed bill of sale you keep, your Texas sale notice filed afterwards, and insurance cancelled only once the car has physically left.
Nearby areas served from Houston
Sellers in Humble, TX (about 18 miles, straight line) can request an offer here with their own ZIP code. The offer reflects the actual car and location, and the buyer confirms pickup arrangements. Offers are not guaranteed.