Sell Your Junk Car in 18704 — Kingston, PA
Junk cars in Kingston, PA typically sell for $200–$875 (sedans) and $575–$3,425 (pickups) as of September 2026, based on ~$175/ton Northeast-region scrap. Towing is free in Kingston, 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 18704? We buy junk, non-running, wrecked, salvage-title, flood-damaged, and unwanted cars across Kingston and the surrounding Luzerne County area. Free flatbed towing, cash paid at pickup — most 18704 pickups are often scheduled within a few days, depending on your area.
Kingston is a small town of about 4,500 residents in Luzerne County, in the Northeast region — coverage comes from tow partners based in the nearest metro, and pickups are typically batched by route day.
Scrap car prices in 18704
Estimated payout ranges by vehicle type in the Kingston, PA 18704 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 Kingston offers sit where they do rather than tracking a national average.
| Vehicle | Running | Not Running | Wrecked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact | $225–$1,000 | $175–$750 | $125–$525 |
| Sedan | $275–$1,175 | $200–$875 | $150–$625 |
| SUV / crossover | $550–$2,375 | $400–$1,750 | $300–$1,250 |
| Pickup truck | $775–$4,625 | $575–$3,425 | $425–$2,475 |
| Van / minivan | $500–$2,175 | $375–$1,600 | $275–$1,150 |
Scrap steel is trading around $175/ton in the Northeast market, which sets the floor on 18704 offers — that's why a running sedan here quotes at $200–$875 rather than the bare per-ton number.
Junk car buyers near Kingston
Listed buyers within about 40 miles of Kingston. Compare them against your JunkUrCar offer before you commit.
Express Junk Removal
Wilkes-Barre, PA · ~1 mi away
32 E Carey St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705, USA
Charles W Spencer Junk Yard
JunkyardHunlock, PA · ~9 mi away
142 Sawmill Rd, Hunlock, PA 18621
Lamoreaux Auto Parts & Scrap
Auto parts storeSweet Valley, PA · ~12 mi away
2179 PA-118, Sweet Valley, PA 18656
cash cash 4 your car pays top cash for all autos call us
Scranton, PA · ~15 mi away
1822 N Main Ave, Scranton, PA 18508, USA
Car's Cash For Junk Clunkers
Scranton, PA · ~15 mi away
220 Penn Ave #1900, Scranton, PA 18503, USA
Secoda Enterprises LLC
JunkyardFreeland, PA · ~18 mi away
36 Terrace Rd, Freeland, PA 18224
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 Kingston 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 — Kingston, Pennsylvania
- How much can I get for my car in Kingston, Pennsylvania?
- Offers in Kingston, 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 Kingston, 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 Kingston, Pennsylvania?
- Pickup in Kingston, 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 Kingston, 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 Kingston, Pennsylvania?
- You don't need to wash or detail the car. Remove personal items, and handle the license plates per Pennsylvania rules.