Sell Your Junk Car in 29203 — Columbia, SC
Junk cars in Columbia, SC typically sell for $225–$975 (sedans) and $650–$3,750 (pickups) as of September 2026, based on ~$150/ton South-region scrap. Towing is free in Columbia, pickup times depend on the local tow partner, and you're paid at pickup. South Carolina expects a title for the sale; if yours is lost, SCDMV replaces it (Form 400).
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Live in ZIP code 29203? We buy junk, non-running, wrecked, salvage-title, flood-damaged, and unwanted cars across Columbia and the surrounding Richland County area. Free flatbed towing, cash paid on the spot — most 29203 pickups are often scheduled within a few days, depending on your area.
Columbia is a mid-size city of about 133,114 residents in Richland County, in the South region — there are enough licensed buyers locally to keep offers competitive without long tow legs.
Scrap car prices in 29203
Estimated payout ranges by vehicle type in the Columbia, SC 29203 market. Your actual offer depends on year, make, model, and condition.
South region scrap market — updated October 2026. In the South, high vehicle volume and mild-climate bodies keep used-parts demand steady, which is why Columbia offers sit where they do rather than tracking a national average.
| Vehicle | Running | Not Running | Wrecked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact | $250–$1,125 | $200–$825 | $150–$600 |
| Sedan | $300–$1,325 | $225–$975 | $150–$700 |
| SUV / crossover | $575–$2,600 | $425–$1,925 | $300–$1,375 |
| Pickup truck | $875–$5,075 | $650–$3,750 | $475–$2,700 |
| Van / minivan | $525–$2,400 | $400–$1,775 | $275–$1,275 |
Scrap steel is trading around $150/ton in the South market, which sets the floor on 29203 offers — that's why a running sedan here quotes at $225–$975 rather than the bare per-ton number.
Junk car buyers near Columbia
Listed buyers within about 40 miles of Columbia. Compare them against your JunkUrCar offer before you commit.
Columbia Junk Car Buyers
in Columbia, SC
300 Percival Rd, Columbia, SC 29206, USA
LIL ZEUS TOWING | Buy Junk Cars
in Columbia, SC
1006 Congaree Pointe Dr, Columbia, SC 29209, USA
Pull-A-Part Columbia
in Columbia, SC
5702 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
AJ & JR's free removal towing of illegally parked and abandoned vehicles/ buying equipment big truck removal towing
in Columbia, SC
5081 Brickyard Rd, Columbia, SC 29203, USA
Godfrey's Auto Salvage & Dave's Repair, LLC.
in Columbia, SC
2645 Alpine Rd, Columbia, SC 29223, USA
Mid-Carolina Steel & Recycling
JunkyardColumbia, SC · ~6 mi away
7425 Fairfield Rd, Columbia, SC 29203
Selling a junk car in South Carolina: title & DMV rules
South Carolina requires a title in your name to transfer a junk vehicle, including a scrap sale from a Columbia driveway.
- If the title is missing
- South Carolina uses a bonded (surety) title when the chain of ownership is broken: you post a surety bond — typically 1.5× the vehicle's appraised value — and the SCDMV issues a title you can sign over. The duplicate-title paperwork in South Carolina is Form 400 (Application for Certificate of Title and Registration).
- License plates
- Remove the plate and return it to the SCDMV if you're not transferring it.
- Notice of sale / release of liability
- Notify the SCDMV of the sale so property tax and registration stop in your name.
- What South Carolina salvage buyers must do
- South Carolina uses Form 400 for title applications and duplicates. Secured-party and lien entries must be cleared before transfer. A bonded title handles vehicles with no usable ownership record; licensed scrap buyers report VINs when they take a car in.
- Sign the seller assignment on the title
- Complete the odometer disclosure
- Handle plates as SC requires
- File the notice of sale, then cancel insurance
For the full walkthrough — paperwork, no-title options, and current SC payout ranges — read our guide to selling a junk car in South Carolina.
Rules change — confirm current forms and filing windows with the SCDMV.
Junk car FAQs — Columbia, South Carolina
- How much can I get for my car in Columbia, South Carolina?
- Offers in Columbia, South Carolina 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 Columbia, South Carolina?
- 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 Columbia, South Carolina?
- Pickup in Columbia, South Carolina 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 Columbia, South Carolina?
- A government-issued photo ID and the vehicle title, or your state's replacement document. South Carolina title rules vary, so confirm the current requirement with your state motor vehicle agency.
- Should I clean my junk car before pickup in Columbia, South Carolina?
- You don't need to wash or detail the car. Remove personal items, and handle the license plates per South Carolina rules.