What junk cars pay in Seattle right now
Across 396 real instant offers in our price index within 30 miles of Seattle (Mar 2022–Nov 2026), the median was $250 and the middle half ran $175–$500, 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 | 254 | $225 |
| 2008–2014 | 109 | $425 |
| 2015 and newer | 33 | $1,850 |
Top vehicles near Seattle
- 2004 Honda CR-V · 6 offers · median $475
- 2018 Toyota Corolla · 5 offers · median $6,200
- 2003 Ford Taurus · 5 offers · median $225
- 2011 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class · 4 offers
- 2003 Honda CR-V · 4 offers
- 1999 Lexus RX · 3 offers
- 2007 Dodge Caliber · 3 offers
- 2004 Mazda Mazda3 · 3 offers
- 1997 Ford F-150 · 3 offers
- 2008 Chrysler Town & Country · 3 offers
Offers by vehicle age near Seattle
Metro, all conditions: offers within 30 miles. Age is the offer year minus the model year.
| Vehicle age | Offers | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 0–9 years | 22 | $2,650 |
| 10–14 years | 62 | $575 |
| 15–19 years | 98 | $275 |
| 20+ years | 214 | $225 |
Vehicles we've seen offers for near Seattle
Metro, all conditions: offers within 30 miles.
- Toyota Camry · 12 offers · median $175
- Ford F-150 · 10 offers · median $325
- Honda CR-V · 10 offers · median $500
- Honda Civic · 9 offers · median $975
- Hyundai Elantra · 9 offers · median $175
- Toyota Corolla · 8 offers · median $3,475
- Subaru Forester · 8 offers · median $475
- Ford Escape · 8 offers · median $300
Towns we've received offers from
Offer counts by town, within 30 miles of Seattle.
- Tacoma, WA · 93 offers
- Seattle, WA · 80 offers
- Kent, WA · 25 offers
- Everett, WA · 24 offers
- Auburn, WA · 19 offers
- Renton, WA · 17 offers
- Kirkland, WA · 13 offers
- Federal Way, WA · 11 offers
- Bremerton, WA · 10 offers
- Port Orchard, WA · 10 offers
Towing and pickup in Seattle
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 Seattle 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.
Washington title and paperwork rules
Sign the Washington title over to the buyer and complete the transfer paperwork; check the process with the Washington Department of Licensing (DOL).
For a lost Washington title, apply to DOL for a replacement title before the sale; 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.
Ask DOL how to handle your Washington plates when you sell; do not leave them for the next owner to use.
File a Report of Sale with DOL within 5 business days of the sale and keep your copy and the signed sale records.
No title? What Seattle sellers can do
Sign the Washington title over to the buyer and complete the transfer paperwork; check the process with the Washington Department of Licensing (DOL).
For a lost Washington title, apply to DOL for a replacement title before the sale; 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 Seattle yards vs a national offer
Contact local yards near Seattle 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.
Seattle seller checklist
Title in your name or your Washington State Department of Licensing 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 Washington rules.
A written offer with pickup and payment terms confirmed, a signed bill of sale you keep, your Washington sale notice filed afterwards, and insurance cancelled only once the car has physically left.