Sell Your Bad Transmission Car in Modesto, CA
How much can I get for a car with a bad transmission in Modesto, CA?
The median of 241 real instant offers in our price index within 30 miles of Modesto is $375 (metro, all conditions). Yes. You can get an instant online offer for a car with a bad transmission in Modesto 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 Modesto
- Median $375, middle half $300–$450, across 241 offers, Mar 2022–Oct 2026 (within 30 miles, all conditions).
- Lost title in California: REG 227 (Application for Duplicate or Paperless Title) through California DMV.
- Towing is included with the online offer.
- Updated October 24, 2026.
- Offers are not guaranteed.
Across 241 real instant offers in our price index for cars within 30 miles of Modesto (Mar 2022–Oct 2026), the median offer was $375; the middle half ran $300–$450. These figures cover all conditions, within 30 miles of Modesto, because our offers don't record condition. Offers are not guaranteed.
In the last 12 months: 128 offers, median $375.
Updated October 24, 2026
Local price facts: metro, all conditions, within 30 miles of Modesto
241 real instant offers in our price index, Mar 2022–Oct 2026. Median $375; middle half $300–$450. Our offers don't record condition, so these are all conditions combined. Offers are not guaranteed.
For comparison (all conditions): California median $350 across 3,910 offers; national median $350 across 42,362 offers.
| Model years | Offers | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-2008 | 174 | $325 |
| 2008–2014 | 51 | $425 |
| 2015 and newer | 16 | $850 |
Last 12 months: 128 offers, median $375.
Most-offered year, make and model pages near Modesto
- 2001 Honda Civic · 5 offers nearby · median $300
- 1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse · 5 offers nearby · median $250
- 2013 Chevrolet Cruze · 3 offers nearby · median $425
- 2005 Toyota Camry · 3 offers nearby · median $325
- 2010 Toyota Camry · 3 offers nearby · median $1,200
- 2008 Mazda Mazda3 · 3 offers nearby · median $375
- 2003 Honda Accord · 2 offers nearby
- 2003 Ford Explorer · 2 offers nearby
- 2007 Ford F-150 · 2 offers nearby
- 2000 Honda Accord · 2 offers nearby
Offers by vehicle age near Modesto
Metro, all conditions: offers within 30 miles. Age is the offer year minus the model year.
| Vehicle age | Offers | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 0–9 years | 16 | $875 |
| 10–14 years | 24 | $450 |
| 15–19 years | 76 | $400 |
| 20+ years | 125 | $300 |
Vehicles we've seen offers for near Modesto
Metro, all conditions: offers within 30 miles.
- Honda Civic · 15 offers · median $325
- Honda Accord · 11 offers · median $250
- Toyota Camry · 11 offers · median $325
- Ford F-150 · 8 offers · median $375
- Nissan Altima · 6 offers · median $375
- Toyota Sienna · 6 offers · median $300
- Chrysler PT Cruiser · 5 offers · median $375
- Chevrolet Malibu · 5 offers · median $375
Towns we've received offers from
Offer counts by town, within 30 miles of Modesto.
- Stockton, CA · 86 offers
- Modesto, CA · 57 offers
- Manteca, CA · 17 offers
- Turlock, CA · 14 offers
- Tracy, CA · 14 offers
- Ceres, CA · 8 offers
- Lathrop, CA · 8 offers
- Riverbank, CA · 6 offers
- Waterford, CA · 5 offers
- Winton, CA · 4 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.
- File a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability (REG 138) with the DMV within 5 days — this is what ends your liability.
Towns we cover near Modesto
Junk car buyers near Modesto
Listed buyers within about 40 miles of Modesto. Compare them against your JunkUrCar offer before you commit.
Cash for Junk Cars
in Modesto, CA
113 Beard Ave, Modesto, CA 95354, USA
California Auto Parts Connection & Auto Dismantlers
in Modesto, CA
618 S 9th St, Modesto, CA 95351, USA
Ace Auto Wreckers Inc.
in Modesto, CA
2736 W Hatch Rd, Modesto, CA 95358, USA
Pick-n-Pull
in Modesto, CA
113 Beard Ave, Modesto, CA 95354, USA
Matrix Auto Wreckers LLC
in Modesto, CA
461 Sonora Ave A, Modesto, CA 95351, USA
Legacy Hauling & Dismantlers
Ceres, CA · ~4 mi away
2701 Service Rd, Ceres, CA 95307, USA
Other car problems in Modesto
Bad transmission car questions in Modesto
- Who buys cars with a bad transmission in Modesto?
- You can get an instant online offer for a car with a bad transmission in Modesto on this page. This page also lists 6 local junk car buyers and junkyards within 40 miles of Modesto, with their locations.
- Where can I sell a car with a bad transmission in Modesto, CA?
- 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 Modesto you can compare. Offers are not guaranteed.
- How much can I get for a car with a bad transmission in Modesto?
- The median across 241 real instant offers in our price index within 30 miles of Modesto (Mar 2022–Oct 2026) was $375, 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 Modesto?
- 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 Modesto?
- Pickup in Modesto 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 Modesto?
- A photo ID and the title (or California's replacement document), plus keys if you have them. California lets 1980-and-older vehicles sell without a title using a bill of sale; newer vehicles need a title, and a lost one can be replaced through California DMV (REG 227 (Application for Duplicate or Paperless Title)).
- How do I sell a car with a bad transmission in Modesto 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 Modesto?
- 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 Modesto?
- 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 Modesto?
- 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 California
Model years with 5 or more real instant offers in our price index, for models with offers in California. Offers are not guaranteed.
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