Sell Your Bad Transmission Car in Detroit, MI
How much can I get for a car with a bad transmission in Detroit, MI?
The median of 697 real instant offers in our price index within 30 miles of Detroit is $475 (metro, all conditions). Yes. You can get an instant online offer for a car with a bad transmission in Detroit by entering the year, make, model, ZIP and its condition — the car does not need to run. Pickup is arranged after you accept an offer, and towing is included.
Quick facts for Detroit
- Median $475, middle half $375–$575, across 697 offers, Mar 2022–Oct 2026 (within 30 miles, all conditions).
- Lost title in Michigan: TR-11L (Application for Duplicate Title) through Michigan Secretary of State.
- Towing is included with the online offer.
- Updated October 22, 2026.
- Offers are not guaranteed.
Across 697 real instant offers in our price index for cars within 30 miles of Detroit (Mar 2022–Oct 2026), the median offer was $475; the middle half ran $375–$575. These figures cover all conditions, within 30 miles of Detroit, because our offers don't record condition. Offers are not guaranteed.
In the last 12 months: 297 offers, median $475.
Updated October 22, 2026
Local price facts: metro, all conditions, within 30 miles of Detroit
697 real instant offers in our price index, Mar 2022–Oct 2026. Median $475; middle half $375–$575. Our offers don't record condition, so these are all conditions combined. Offers are not guaranteed.
For comparison (all conditions): Michigan median $425 across 1,602 offers; national median $350 across 42,223 offers.
| Model years | Offers | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-2008 | 358 | $475 |
| 2008–2014 | 260 | $475 |
| 2015 and newer | 79 | $925 |
Last 12 months: 297 offers, median $475.
Most-offered year, make and model pages near Detroit
- 2013 Chevrolet Malibu · 7 offers nearby · median $425
- 2010 Buick LaCrosse · 7 offers nearby · median $475
- 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix · 6 offers nearby · median $500
- 2012 Ford Focus · 6 offers nearby · median $400
- 2010 Dodge Journey · 6 offers nearby · median $375
- 2011 Buick Regal · 5 offers nearby · median $500
- 2010 Ford Fusion · 5 offers nearby · median $475
- 2006 Chevrolet Impala · 5 offers nearby · median $425
- 2008 Chevrolet Impala · 5 offers nearby · median $500
- 2013 Dodge Avenger · 5 offers nearby · median $475
Offers by vehicle age near Detroit
Metro, all conditions: offers within 30 miles. Age is the offer year minus the model year.
| Vehicle age | Offers | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 0–9 years | 60 | $1,150 |
| 10–14 years | 172 | $475 |
| 15–19 years | 254 | $475 |
| 20+ years | 211 | $475 |
Vehicles we've seen offers for near Detroit
Metro, all conditions: offers within 30 miles.
- Chevrolet Impala · 28 offers · median $450
- Ford Escape · 28 offers · median $500
- Ford Focus · 21 offers · median $375
- Ford Fusion · 21 offers · median $475
- Chevrolet Equinox · 19 offers · median $600
- Chevrolet Malibu · 18 offers · median $425
- Ford Explorer · 17 offers · median $550
- Dodge Journey · 13 offers · median $425
Towns we've received offers from
Offer counts by town, within 30 miles of Detroit.
- Detroit, MI · 227 offers
- Oak Park, MI · 45 offers
- Warren, MI · 30 offers
- Southfield, MI · 29 offers
- Royal Oak, MI · 19 offers
- Westland, MI · 19 offers
- Clinton Township, MI · 18 offers
- Fraser, MI · 18 offers
- Pontiac, MI · 17 offers
- Taylor, MI · 14 offers
If your car has transmission trouble
- The car does not need to run to get an offer or to be picked up.
- In the offer form, say whether it starts, whether it drives, and whether it has damage or missing parts — the offer is based on the details you enter.
- Have the title and a photo ID ready for pickup.
- Notify the Michigan Secretary of State of the sale, generally within 15 days.
Towns we cover near Detroit
Junk car buyers near Detroit
Listed buyers within about 40 miles of Detroit. Compare them against your JunkUrCar offer before you commit.
Cash For Junk Cars USA
in Detroit, MI
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Junk Cars Cash King
in Detroit, MI
13130 Plymouth Rd, Detroit, MI 48227, USA
STAR Junk Cars Buyers With Or Without title
in Detroit, MI
6506 Heyden, Detroit, MI 48228, USA
T. K. Junk Car Removal & Cash For Junk Cars
in Detroit, MI
6666 Tireman Ave, Detroit, MI 48204, USA
Cash For Junk Cars Detroit
in Detroit, MI
13661 Chadwick St, Detroit, MI 48227, USA
Elite Sell My junk car & Cash For Junk Cars
in Detroit, MI
2200 Waterman St Lot #2, Detroit, MI 48209, USA
Other car problems in Detroit
Bad transmission car questions in Detroit
- Who buys cars with a bad transmission in Detroit?
- You can get an instant online offer for a car with a bad transmission in Detroit on this page. This page also lists 6 local junk car buyers and junkyards within 40 miles of Detroit, with their locations.
- Where can I sell a car with a bad transmission in Detroit, MI?
- You can request an instant online offer for a car with a bad transmission on this page by entering the year, make, model, ZIP and its condition; if you accept, pickup is arranged and towing is included. This page also lists 6 local junk car buyers and junkyards within 40 miles of Detroit you can compare. Offers are not guaranteed.
- How much can I get for a car with a bad transmission in Detroit?
- The median across 697 real instant offers in our price index within 30 miles of Detroit (Mar 2022–Oct 2026) was $475, all conditions combined. Your offer depends on the year, make, model and details you enter. Offers are not guaranteed.
- Does the car need to run to sell it in Detroit?
- No. The car does not need to run. Describe its condition in the offer form; the offer is based on the details you enter.
- How does pickup work in Detroit?
- Pickup in Detroit is arranged after you accept an offer; timing depends on local tow-operator availability.
- What do I need to sell a car with a bad transmission in Detroit?
- A photo ID and the title (or Michigan's replacement document), plus keys if you have them. Michigan expects a title for the sale. If yours is lost, request a duplicate through Michigan Secretary of State (TR-11L (Application for Duplicate Title)) before pickup.
- How do I sell a car with a bad transmission in Detroit with free pickup?
- 1. Describe the car: year, make, model, ZIP and its condition. 2. Get an instant offer online. 3. If you accept, schedule pickup; towing is included. Offers are not guaranteed.
- Do junk car buyers pick up for free in Detroit?
- Towing is included with the online offer on this page. Other buyers set their own pickup terms, so ask before you agree. Describe where the car sits and whether it rolls and steers, and confirm the pickup terms before you accept. Offers are not guaranteed.
- Who pays the most for cars with a bad transmission in Detroit?
- We can't tell you who pays the most. Offers depend on the vehicle and change over time. The practical check is to compare the instant online offer with quotes from the local buyers listed on this page for the same vehicle details. Offers are not guaranteed.
- Can I sell a car that won't go into gear or won't move in Detroit?
- Yes. Say in the offer form that the car doesn't drive, and whether it starts, rolls and steers. The offer is based on the details you enter. Offers are not guaranteed.
- Should I fix the transmission before selling?
- That depends on a repair quote for your car, which we can't estimate. You can get an instant offer for the car as it sits and compare it with a written quote from a transmission shop before you decide.
Common cars we see offers for in Michigan
Model years with 5 or more real instant offers in our price index, for models with offers in Michigan. Offers are not guaranteed.
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