What junk cars pay in San Antonio right now
Across 477 real instant offers in our price index within 30 miles of San Antonio (Mar 2022–Nov 2026), the median was $300 and the middle half ran $275–$450, 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 | 245 | $300 |
| 2008–2014 | 179 | $350 |
| 2015 and newer | 53 | $325 |
Top vehicles near San Antonio
- 2006 Toyota Avalon · 5 offers · median $625
- 2008 Ford F-150 · 4 offers · median $675
- 2013 Hyundai Elantra · 4 offers · median $550
- 2004 Ford Explorer · 3 offers · median $300
- 2004 Chevrolet Impala · 3 offers · median $250
- 2007 Chevrolet Impala · 3 offers · median $250
- 2002 Ford F-150 · 3 offers · median $275
- 2010 Dodge Charger · 3 offers · median $325
- 2016 Chrysler 200 · 3 offers · median $325
- 1999 Jeep Cherokee · 3 offers · median $225
Offers by vehicle age near San Antonio
Metro, all conditions: offers within 30 miles. Age is the offer year minus the model year.
| Vehicle age | Offers | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 0–9 years | 30 | $350 |
| 10–14 years | 122 | $350 |
| 15–19 years | 165 | $325 |
| 20+ years | 160 | $275 |
Vehicles we've seen offers for near San Antonio
Metro, all conditions: offers within 30 miles.
- Ford F-150 · 23 offers · median $300
- Chevrolet Impala · 18 offers · median $275
- Honda Civic · 13 offers · median $275
- Honda Accord · 12 offers · median $300
- Dodge Ram 1500 · 11 offers · median $300
- Nissan Altima · 11 offers · median $325
- Ford Expedition · 10 offers · median $325
- Toyota Camry · 10 offers · median $250
Towns we've received offers from
Offer counts by town, within 30 miles of San Antonio.
- San Antonio, TX · 405 offers
- New Braunfels, TX · 11 offers
- Boerne, TX · 10 offers
- Converse, TX · 10 offers
- Pleasanton, TX · 6 offers
- Elmendorf, TX · 4 offers
- Universal City, TX · 4 offers
- Schertz, TX · 4 offers
- Cibolo, TX · 3 offers
- Helotes, TX · 3 offers
Towing and pickup in San Antonio
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 San Antonio 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
San Antonio sellers follow Texas state law, and the agency of record is Texas DMV. The clean route is a title in your name: sign it at pickup, never hand over a title with the buyer's section left blank, and photograph it before it changes hands.
Replacing a lost title: VTR-130-U + Bonded Title (VTR-130-SOF). Texas uses a bonded (surety) title when the chain of ownership is broken: you post a surety bond — typically 1.5× the vehicle's appraised value — and the Texas DMV issues a title you can sign over.
Plates: Remove your plates — Texas plates stay with the seller and can be transferred.
Reporting the sale: File the Vehicle Transfer Notification (VTR-346) with TxDMV within 30 days — it releases you from liability. That filing is what ends your liability for the vehicle — do it even though the car is already gone.
No title? What San Antonio sellers can do
Texas requires a bonded title (Form VTR-130-SOF) when a regular title is unavailable. Licensed metal recyclers can accept vehicles 10+ model years old with photo ID and a Bill of Sale under Tex. Transp. Code §501.
Licensed TX salvage buyers and dismantlers can generally purchase a vehicle for recycling with less than a full title, provided you present ID and the right documentation — typically starting with the VTR-130-U + Bonded Title (VTR-130-SOF).
Form numbers, fees, and year cutoffs change, so verify the current process with Texas DMV before you commit. We deliberately don't state a TX legal requirement more precisely than we can stand behind.
Local San Antonio yards vs a national offer
Contact local yards near San Antonio 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.
San Antonio 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.