Sell Your Junk Car in 18508 — Scranton, PA
Junk cars in Scranton, PA typically sell for $200–$950 (sedans) and $625–$3,675 (pickups) as of September 2026, based on ~$165/ton Northeast-region scrap. Towing is free in Scranton, pickup times depend on the local tow partner, and you're paid at pickup. Pennsylvania expects a title for the sale; if yours is lost, PennDOT replaces it (MV-38O).
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Live in ZIP code 18508? We buy junk, non-running, wrecked, salvage-title, flood-damaged, and unwanted cars across Scranton and the surrounding Lackawanna County area. Free flatbed towing, cash paid on the spot — most 18508 pickups are often scheduled within a few days, depending on your area.
Scranton is a smaller city of about 77,605 residents in Lackawanna County, in the Northeast region — most pickups here are handled by a regional tow partner, which is why tow scheduling matters more than raw scrap weight.
Scrap car prices in 18508
Estimated payout ranges by vehicle type in the Scranton, PA 18508 market. Your actual offer depends on year, make, model, and condition.
Northeast region scrap market — updated October 2026. In the Northeast, tight yard space and heavy road-salt corrosion drive the parts-versus-scrap split, which is why Scranton offers sit where they do rather than tracking a national average.
| Vehicle | Running | Not Running | Wrecked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact | $225–$1,100 | $175–$800 | $125–$575 |
| Sedan | $275–$1,275 | $200–$950 | $150–$675 |
| SUV / crossover | $575–$2,575 | $425–$1,900 | $300–$1,375 |
| Pickup truck | $850–$4,950 | $625–$3,675 | $450–$2,650 |
| Van / minivan | $525–$2,350 | $400–$1,750 | $275–$1,250 |
Scrap steel is trading around $165/ton in the Northeast market, which sets the floor on 18508 offers — that's why a running sedan here quotes at $200–$950 rather than the bare per-ton number.
Junk car buyers near Scranton
Listed buyers within about 40 miles of Scranton. Compare them against your JunkUrCar offer before you commit.
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Selling a junk car in Pennsylvania: title & DMV rules
Pennsylvania requires a title in your name to transfer a junk vehicle, including a scrap sale from a Scranton driveway.
- If the title is missing
- Pennsylvania does not normally require a bonded title for a junk sale. A duplicate title (MV-38O (owner's duplicate title; MV-38L is for lienholders)) or, for scrap-only sales, a licensed-recycler affidavit is the usual route. The duplicate-title paperwork in Pennsylvania is MV-38O (owner's duplicate title; MV-38L is for lienholders).
- License plates
- Remove the plate — Pennsylvania plates stay with the owner and are transferable.
- Notice of sale / release of liability
- Keep the notarized title assignment and bill of sale; PennDOT has no separate seller notice form.
- What Pennsylvania salvage buyers must do
- A bill of sale alone is not a general substitute for a Pennsylvania title. When the title is lost and the lien is satisfied, the owner uses PennDOT MV-38O; if a lien is recorded, contact the lienholder about MV-38L and any electronic title. MV-7 is a scrap-processor reporting process, not blanket permission to sell any no-title vehicle.
- Sign the seller assignment on the title
- Complete the odometer disclosure
- Handle plates as PA requires
- File the notice of sale, then cancel insurance
For the full walkthrough — paperwork, no-title options, and current PA payout ranges — read our guide to selling a junk car in Pennsylvania.
Rules change — confirm current forms and filing windows with the PennDOT.
Junk car FAQs — Scranton, Pennsylvania
- How much can I get for my car in Scranton, Pennsylvania?
- Offers in Scranton, Pennsylvania depend on the vehicle: the year, make and model, whether it runs and drives, and the damage or missing parts you describe. Enter those details for an instant online offer. Offers are not guaranteed.
- Is towing included for a car in Scranton, Pennsylvania?
- Towing is included with the online offer. Describe where the car sits and whether it rolls and steers, and confirm the pickup terms before you accept. Offers are not guaranteed.
- How does pickup work for a car in Scranton, Pennsylvania?
- Pickup in Scranton, Pennsylvania is arranged after you accept an offer; timing depends on local tow-operator availability.
- What paperwork do I need to sell my junk car in Scranton, Pennsylvania?
- A government-issued photo ID and the vehicle title, or your state's replacement document. Pennsylvania title rules vary, so confirm the current requirement with your state motor vehicle agency.
- Should I clean my junk car before pickup in Scranton, Pennsylvania?
- You don't need to wash or detail the car. Remove personal items, and handle the license plates per Pennsylvania rules.