How to Sell a Junk Car in Colorado
A plain-English guide to selling a junk, non-running, wrecked, or unwanted car in Colorado — title rules, the DMV process, average scrap prices, and the cities we serve.
4 steps to sell a junk car in Colorado
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Get an instant offer
Tell us year, make, model, condition, and your Colorado ZIP. You'll see a real cash number in 90 seconds.
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Schedule free pickup
Pick a window — most Colorado pickups happen in 24–48 hours; same-day is often available in major metros.
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Hand over the keys & paperwork
Sign the title (or follow Colorado's no-title process below), remove the plates, and our driver hands you cash.
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Return your plates to the DMV
Colorado requires you to return license plates to the DMV after a sale. We give you a bill of sale for your records.
Colorado title transfer rules
In Colorado, a clean title is the simplest junk-car sale: sign the back of the title, hand it to the buyer at pickup, remove the license plates, and return the plates to the Colorado DMV.
Selling without a title in Colorado
In Colorado, selling a car without a title is allowed in limited situations — typically when the vehicle is going to a licensed dismantler or scrap processor. You'll usually need a valid photo ID, current registration, and a signed bill of sale. Colorado DMV rules vary by county; we'll confirm exactly what's required when you accept your offer.
Average scrap prices in Colorado
Colorado scrap-metal pricing drives the base of every junk car offer. Sedans typically pay $250–$1,400, SUVs $400–$2,400, and full-size pickups $700–$4,500. Trucks and SUVs almost always outpay sedans because of their heavier curb weight and stronger parts demand.
Top 10 cities we buy junk cars in across Colorado
Colorado junk car FAQ
- Do I need a title to sell a junk car in Colorado?
- In Colorado, selling a car without a title is allowed in limited situations — typically when the vehicle is going to a licensed dismantler or scrap processor. You'll usually need a valid photo ID, current registration, and a signed bill of sale. Colorado DMV rules vary by county; we'll confirm exactly what's required when you accept your offer.
- What's the Colorado title-transfer process?
- In Colorado, a clean title is the simplest junk-car sale: sign the back of the title, hand it to the buyer at pickup, remove the license plates, and return the plates to the Colorado DMV.
- What are average junk car prices in Colorado?
- Colorado junk car offers typically range from $250 for older non-running sedans to $4,500+ for late-model pickups and SUVs. Scrap-metal pricing in Colorado drives the base offer.
- Is towing free everywhere in Colorado?
- Yes — free flatbed towing is included with every offer, in every Colorado city.
- How fast can Colorado pickup happen?
- Most Colorado pickups happen in 24–48 hours after offer acceptance.
- Do I need to be home for Colorado pickup?
- Yes — we need an adult on-site to hand over the keys, sign the bill of sale, and accept the cash payment.