Do junk car buyers in Portland tow for free?

Towing is included with the online offer on this page. Other buyers set their own pickup terms, so ask before you agree. Describe the location and whether the car rolls or steers, and confirm the pickup terms before accepting. Offers are not guaranteed.

Who buys junk cars in Portland for cash?

You can get an instant online offer on this page. We don't have verified local buyer listings near Portland yet.

Where can I sell a junk car in Portland, OR?

You can request an instant online offer on this page with the year, make, model and ZIP; if you accept, pickup is arranged and towing is included. Offers are not guaranteed.

Can I sell a car that doesn't run, is wrecked or has no title in Portland?

Yes. Each situation has its own page for Portland: non-running, wrecked, no title, salvage title, bad transmission, blown engine, flood-damaged and fire-damaged.

Can I sell a car without a title in Portland?

Sometimes. Buyers generally need proof you own the car, so start the Oregon DMV replacement-title process if the title is lost, and enter "no title" when you request an offer so it reflects your paperwork. Offers are not guaranteed.

Who buys cars with a blown engine near Portland?

You can request an instant online offer on this page for a car with a blown engine; a partner buyer reviews the details you enter.

Do I need to be there for pickup in Portland?

Confirm with the tow operator when pickup is arranged whether you need to be present. Either way, have the signed title or Oregon ownership paperwork, keys if you have them, and the car emptied of personal items. Offers are not guaranteed.

What do I need to sell a junk car in Portland, OR?

Have the title in your name (or your Oregon DMV replacement paperwork under way), photo ID, a lien release if the car was financed, and the year, make, model and ZIP for the online offer.

What kinds of cars can I get an offer for in Portland?

You can request an offer for running and non-running, wrecked, flooded, fire-damaged, blown engines, failed transmissions, high-mileage, rusted out, salvage or rebuilt title, and cars missing parts — any year, make, or model, anywhere in Portland or the surrounding Multnomah County area.

How to Sell a Junk Car in Portland, OR

How do I junk a car in Portland, OR?

To junk a car in Portland, OR, request an instant online offer with the year, make, model and ZIP, have your Oregon title (or Oregon DMV's replacement document) and a photo ID ready, and schedule pickup if you accept — towing is included. The median of 400 real instant offers in our price index was $250 (metro, all conditions, within 30 miles of Portland).

JunkUrCar connects sellers with a national partner buyer for the online offer; JunkUrCar is not the purchaser. Offers are not guaranteed.

1) Get an instant online offer by entering the year, make, model, ZIP and condition. The car does not need to run.
2) Have your Oregon title, or the state's replacement document, and a photo ID ready.
3) If you accept, pickup is arranged and towing is included.

In the last 12 months: 282 offers, median $250.

Quick facts for Portland

Median $250, middle half $200–$325, across 400 offers, Mar 2022–Nov 2026 (metro, all conditions, within 30 miles of Portland).
Offers where the seller reported the car doesn't run: median $275 across 5 offers (within 30 miles of Portland, seller-reported condition).
Offers where the seller reported the car has no title: median $325 across 193 offers (nationwide, seller-reported condition).
Offers where the seller reported the car is wrecked: median $375 across 60 offers (nationwide, seller-reported condition).
If the Oregon title is lost, ask DMV about a replacement title and the documents needed before transfer; a bill of sale alone is not a general substitute for a missing title.
Towing is included with the online offer.
Updated October 26, 2026.
Offers are not guaranteed.

Updated October 26, 2026

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What junk cars pay in Portland right now

Across 400 real instant offers in our price index within 30 miles of Portland (Mar 2022–Nov 2026), the median was $250 and the middle half ran $200–$325, 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.

Median offers by model years within 30 miles of Portland
Model years	Offers	Median
Pre-2008	282	$250
2008–2014	85	$275
2015 and newer	33	$400

Top vehicles near Portland

1999 Honda Accord · 5 offers · median $275
2002 Honda Accord · 5 offers · median $275
2001 Pontiac Grand Am · 5 offers · median $325
2014 Ford Focus · 4 offers · median $350
2008 Ford Focus · 4 offers · median $250
2002 Nissan Sentra · 3 offers · median $125
2001 Ford Focus · 3 offers · median $250
2005 Chrysler Town & Country · 3 offers · median $300
2016 Kia Soul · 3 offers · median $875
2002 Volkswagen Passat · 3 offers · median $225

Offers by vehicle age near Portland

Metro, all conditions: offers within 30 miles. Age is the offer year minus the model year.

Vehicle age	Offers	Median
0–9 years	17	$400
10–14 years	50	$325
15–19 years	97	$275
20+ years	236	$250

Vehicles we've seen offers for near Portland

Metro, all conditions: offers within 30 miles.

Honda Accord · 18 offers · median $275
Ford Focus · 17 offers · median $225
Subaru Legacy · 10 offers · median $200
Chevrolet Impala · 9 offers · median $250
Hyundai Elantra · 9 offers · median $175
Honda Civic · 7 offers · median $275
Toyota Camry · 7 offers · median $200
Toyota Prius · 7 offers · median $175

Towns we've received offers from

Offer counts by town, within 30 miles of Portland.

Portland, OR · 187 offers
Vancouver, WA · 74 offers
Beaverton, OR · 25 offers
Gresham, OR · 12 offers
Hillsboro, OR · 10 offers
Saint Helens, OR · 9 offers
Oregon City, OR · 6 offers
Sandy, OR · 6 offers
Tualatin, OR · 6 offers
Clackamas, OR · 5 offers

Towing and pickup in Portland

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 Portland 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.

Oregon title and paperwork rules

Complete the Oregon title assignment and applicable odometer disclosure; confirm the ownership documents for a dismantler-only transaction with Oregon DMV.

If the Oregon title is lost, ask DMV about a replacement title and the documents needed before transfer; a bill of sale alone is not a general substitute for a missing title.

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.

Confirm with Oregon DMV whether your plates stay with the vehicle or are eligible to be retained or transferred.

Notify Oregon DMV of the sale and keep copies of the signed ownership documents and sale records.

No title? What Portland sellers can do

Complete the Oregon title assignment and applicable odometer disclosure; confirm the ownership documents for a dismantler-only transaction with Oregon DMV.

If the Oregon title is lost, ask DMV about a replacement title and the documents needed before transfer; a bill of sale alone is not a general substitute for a missing title.

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 Portland yards vs a national offer

Contact local yards near Portland 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.

Portland seller checklist

Title in your name or your Oregon 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 Oregon rules.

A written offer with pickup and payment terms confirmed, a signed bill of sale you keep, your Oregon sale notice filed afterwards, and insurance cancelled only once the car has physically left.

Want a number for your own car first? Try the junk car value calculator — or request an instant offer using your vehicle details.

Portland pages and official sources

Selling a car with problems in Portland

Nearby areas near Portland

Approximate straight-line distances between area centers, not driving or towing distances.

Beaverton, OR · ~7 mi Milwaukie, OR · ~7 mi Lake Oswego, OR · ~8 mi Vancouver, WA · ~9 mi Tigard, OR · ~10 mi Gladstone, OR · ~10 mi Tualatin, OR · ~11 mi West Linn, OR · ~11 mi Clackamas, OR · ~11 mi Fairview, OR · ~11 mi Happy Valley, OR · ~12 mi Gresham, OR · ~13 mi Damascus, OR · ~13 mi Hillsboro, OR · ~14 mi Oregon City, OR · ~14 mi Camas, WA · ~14 mi

Junk car guides for nearby metros

Updated October 26, 2026

Other Oregon city guides

Salem Eugene Gresham Hillsboro Beaverton Bend Medford Springfield Corvallis Albany Tigard Grants Pass

Frequently asked questions

How do I junk a car in Portland?: To junk a car in Portland, OR, request an instant online offer with the year, make, model and ZIP, have your Oregon title (or Oregon DMV's replacement document) and a photo ID ready, and schedule pickup if you accept — towing is included. The median of 400 real instant offers in our price index was $250 (metro, all conditions, within 30 miles of Portland). Offers are not guaranteed.
How much will I get for a junk car in Portland?: Across 400 real instant offers in our price index within 30 miles of Portland (Mar 2022–Nov 2026), the median was $250 and the middle half ran $200–$325, metro, all conditions. Offers are not guaranteed.
Do junk car buyers in Portland tow for free?: Towing is included with the online offer on this page. Other buyers set their own pickup terms, so ask before you agree. Describe the location and whether the car rolls or steers, and confirm the pickup terms before accepting. Offers are not guaranteed.
Can I junk a car in Portland without a title?: Complete the Oregon title assignment and applicable odometer disclosure; confirm the ownership documents for a dismantler-only transaction with Oregon DMV. If the Oregon title is lost, ask DMV about a replacement title and the documents needed before transfer; a bill of sale alone is not a general substitute for a missing title. 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.
How does pickup work in Portland?: Pickup in Portland is arranged after you accept an offer; timing depends on local tow-operator availability.
Who buys junk cars in Portland for cash?: You can get an instant online offer on this page. We don't have verified local buyer listings near Portland yet.
Where can I sell a junk car in Portland, OR?: You can request an instant online offer on this page with the year, make, model and ZIP; if you accept, pickup is arranged and towing is included. Offers are not guaranteed.
Can I sell a car that doesn't run, is wrecked or has no title in Portland?: Yes. Each situation has its own page for Portland: non-running, wrecked, no title, salvage title, bad transmission, blown engine, flood-damaged and fire-damaged.
Can I sell a car without a title in Portland?: Sometimes. Buyers generally need proof you own the car, so start the Oregon DMV replacement-title process if the title is lost, and enter "no title" when you request an offer so it reflects your paperwork. Offers are not guaranteed.
Who buys cars with a blown engine near Portland?: You can request an instant online offer on this page for a car with a blown engine; a partner buyer reviews the details you enter.
Do I need to be there for pickup in Portland?: Confirm with the tow operator when pickup is arranged whether you need to be present. Either way, have the signed title or Oregon ownership paperwork, keys if you have them, and the car emptied of personal items. Offers are not guaranteed.
What do I need to sell a junk car in Portland, OR?: Have the title in your name (or your Oregon DMV replacement paperwork under way), photo ID, a lien release if the car was financed, and the year, make, model and ZIP for the online offer.
What kinds of cars can I get an offer for in Portland?: You can request an offer for running and non-running, wrecked, flooded, fire-damaged, blown engines, failed transmissions, high-mileage, rusted out, salvage or rebuilt title, and cars missing parts — any year, make, or model, anywhere in Portland or the surrounding Multnomah County area.

More reading in our junk car resource hub.

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