Sell Your Bad Transmission Car in Portland, ME
How much can I get for a car with a bad transmission in Portland, ME?
The median of 64 real instant offers in our price index within 30 miles of Portland is $325 (metro, all conditions). Yes. You can get an instant online offer for a car with a bad transmission in Portland 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 Portland
- Median $325, middle half $225–$525, across 64 offers, Oct 2023–Oct 2026 (within 30 miles, all conditions).
- Lost title in Maine: Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title through Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles.
- Towing is included with the online offer.
- Updated October 23, 2026.
- Offers are not guaranteed.
Across 64 real instant offers in our price index for cars within 30 miles of Portland (Oct 2023–Oct 2026), the median offer was $325; the middle half ran $225–$525. These figures cover all conditions, within 30 miles of Portland, because our offers don't record condition. Offers are not guaranteed.
In the last 12 months: 47 offers, median $350.
Updated October 23, 2026
Local price facts: metro, all conditions, within 30 miles of Portland
64 real instant offers in our price index, Oct 2023–Oct 2026. Median $325; middle half $225–$525. Our offers don't record condition, so these are all conditions combined. Offers are not guaranteed.
For comparison (all conditions): Maine median $350 across 200 offers; national median $350 across 42,303 offers.
| Model years | Offers | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-2008 | 23 | $350 |
| 2008–2014 | 35 | $275 |
| 2015 and newer | 6 | $3,750 |
Last 12 months: 47 offers, median $350.
Most-offered year, make and model pages near Portland
- 2009 Nissan Maxima · 3 offers nearby · median $175
- 2008 Jeep Patriot · 2 offers nearby
- 2011 Subaru Legacy · 2 offers nearby
- 2010 Honda Civic · 2 offers nearby
- 2009 Ford Focus · 2 offers nearby
Offers by vehicle age near Portland
Metro, all conditions: offers within 30 miles. Age is the offer year minus the model year.
| Vehicle age | Offers | Median |
|---|---|---|
| 10–14 years | 13 | $275 |
| 15–19 years | 37 | $275 |
| 20+ years | 11 | $350 |
Towns we've received offers from
Offer counts by town, within 30 miles of Portland.
- Saco, ME · 7 offers
- Gorham, ME · 7 offers
- Portland, ME · 6 offers
- Scarborough, ME · 5 offers
- Sanford, ME · 4 offers
- South Portland, ME · 4 offers
- Naples, ME · 3 offers
- Windham, ME · 3 offers
- Kennebunk, ME · 2 offers
- Brunswick, ME · 2 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.
- Cancel the registration at a BMV branch or town office after pickup.
Towns we cover near Portland
Junk car buyers near Portland
Listed buyers within about 40 miles of Portland. Compare them against your JunkUrCar offer before you commit.
Kirb Side Auto Salvage
Old Orchard Beach, ME · ~12 mi away
3 Ross Rd, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064, USA
Allen Range Rd Used Auto Parts
Freeport, ME · ~16 mi away
13 Allen Range Rd, Freeport, ME 04032, USA
Brunswick Auto Recycling
Brunswick, ME · ~21 mi away
117 Bath Rd, Brunswick, ME 04011, USA
Oxford Auto Salvage, INC
Oxford, ME · ~34 mi away
117 Number Six Rd, Oxford, ME 04270, USA
Lashin's Auto Sales & Salvage Yard
Oxford, ME · ~34 mi away
321 Mechanic Falls Rd, Oxford, ME 04270, USA
Randy's Auto Parts
Auburn, ME · ~37 mi away
899 Broad St, Auburn, ME 04210, USA
Other car problems in Portland
Bad transmission car questions in Portland
- Who buys cars with a bad transmission in Portland?
- You can get an instant online offer for a car with a bad transmission in Portland on this page. This page also lists 6 local junk car buyers and junkyards within 40 miles of Portland, with their locations.
- Where can I sell a car with a bad transmission in Portland, ME?
- 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 Portland you can compare. Offers are not guaranteed.
- How much can I get for a car with a bad transmission in Portland?
- The median across 64 real instant offers in our price index within 30 miles of Portland (Oct 2023–Oct 2026) was $325, 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 Portland?
- 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 Portland?
- Pickup in Portland 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 Portland?
- A photo ID and the title (or Maine's replacement document), plus keys if you have them. Maine lets 1995-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 Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles (Application for Duplicate Certificate of Title).
- How do I sell a car with a bad transmission in Portland 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 Portland?
- 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 Portland?
- 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 Portland?
- 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 Maine
Model years with 5 or more real instant offers in our price index, for models with offers in Maine. Offers are not guaranteed.
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