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We Buy Junk Cars in Santa Cruz, CA

Get an instant cash offer for your junk car in Santa Cruz. Free towing, paid on the spot.

Serving Santa Cruz and all surrounding ZIPs
Avg. payout
$450–$1,800
Pickup time
Same day available
CA sales
12,400+

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Serving ZIP 95062 and all Santa Cruz area codes

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How to sell my junk car in Santa Cruz, California

Selling a junk car in Santa Cruz takes minutes. Enter your year, make, model, and ZIP, get a guaranteed cash offer, and we'll dispatch a free local tow truck to your door.

No haggling, no surprise deductions. Our Santa Cruz drivers arrive on time, hand you the agreed cash, and tow the car away — usually within 24–48 hours.

Junk car buyers in Santa Cruz, CA

JunkUrCar partners with a vetted network of licensed buyers serving every ZIP in Santa Cruz and surrounding Santa Cruz County.

Whether you're downtown or in the suburbs, we have a buyer ready today.

How much is my junk car worth in Santa Cruz?

Your offer in Santa Cruz is based on year, make, model, current scrap pricing in CA, vehicle weight, and major-component condition. Trucks and SUVs typically fetch the strongest offers in the Santa Cruz market.

Recently sold in Santa Cruz

Wrecked
2005 Nissan Altima
$566
Paid at pickup in Santa Cruz
Salvage title
2010 Toyota Camry
$669
Paid at pickup in Santa Cruz
High miles
2015 Chevrolet Malibu
$749
Paid at pickup in Santa Cruz

Scrap car prices in Santa Cruz

Estimated payout ranges by vehicle type. Your actual offer depends on year, make, model, and condition.

VehicleRunningNot RunningWrecked
Compact$300–$900$200–$600$150–$450
Sedan$400–$1,400$300–$900$200–$700
SUV$600–$2,400$400–$1,600$300–$1,200
Truck$800–$4,500$500–$3,000$400–$2,500
Van$400–$1,800$300–$1,200$200–$900

Three steps. No hassle.

From offer to cash in hand — most sellers are done in under a day.

  1. 1

    Tell Us About Your Car

    Enter your year, make, model, and ZIP code to get your instant offer.

  2. 2

    Get Your Instant Offer

    We'll give you a guaranteed cash offer in seconds — no haggling.

  3. 3

    Get Paid at Pickup

    We tow your car for free and pay you cash on the spot.

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Local FAQ

How much can I get for my car in Santa Cruz, California?
Offers in Santa Cruz, California for a car typically range from $150–$15,000 depending on year, condition, and current scrap and parts demand. Most car owners receive a quote in under 90 seconds.
Do you pick up cars in Santa Cruz, California for free?
Yes — free flatbed towing is included with every offer in Santa Cruz, California. The price you accept is the cash you receive at pickup, no tow fee deducted.
How fast can you remove a car from my driveway in Santa Cruz, California?
Most Santa Cruz, California pickups are scheduled within 24–48 hours; same-day removal is often available in the metro area.
Can I sell a car in Santa Cruz, California without a title?
In most cases, yes — California title rules vary, but JunkUrCar's network handles no-title purchases routinely. You'll typically need your registration and a photo ID.
What if my car won't start or has a blown engine?
Non-running, blown-engine, wrecked, and salvage cars are exactly what we buy every day. Free towing is included.