Sell Your Junk Car in 33601 — Tampa, FL
Junk cars in Tampa, FL typically sell for $225–$975 (sedans) and $650–$3,775 (pickups) as of September 2026, based on ~$160/ton South-region scrap. Towing is free in Tampa, pickup times depend on the local tow partner, and you're paid at pickup. Florida expects a title for the sale; if yours is lost, Florida FLHSMV replaces it (HSMV 82101).
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Live in ZIP code 33601? We buy junk, non-running, wrecked, salvage-title, flood-damaged, and unwanted cars across Tampa and the surrounding Hillsborough County area. Free flatbed towing, cash paid on the spot — most 33601 pickups are often scheduled within a few days, depending on your area.
Tampa is a mid-size city of about 385,430 residents in Hillsborough County, in the South region — regional yards route trucks through here daily, so pickup windows tend to be tight.
Scrap car prices in 33601
Estimated payout ranges by vehicle type in the Tampa, FL 33601 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 Tampa 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–$2,625 | $425–$1,950 | $300–$1,400 |
| Pickup truck | $875–$5,100 | $650–$3,775 | $475–$2,725 |
| Van / minivan | $525–$2,425 | $400–$1,800 | $275–$1,300 |
Scrap steel is trading around $160/ton in the South market, which sets the floor on 33601 offers — that's why a running sedan here quotes at $225–$975 rather than the bare per-ton number.
Junk car buyers near Tampa
Listed buyers within about 40 miles of Tampa. Compare them against your JunkUrCar offer before you commit.
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Selling a junk car in Florida: title & DMV rules
Florida requires a title in your name to transfer a junk vehicle, including a scrap sale from a Tampa driveway.
- If the title is missing
- Florida does not normally require a bonded title for a junk sale. A duplicate title (HSMV 82101 (Duplicate Title) / HSMV 82042 (Certificate of Destruction)) or, for scrap-only sales, a licensed-recycler affidavit is the usual route. The duplicate-title paperwork in Florida is HSMV 82101 (Duplicate Title) / HSMV 82042 (Certificate of Destruction).
- License plates
- Remove your plate — Florida plates stay with the owner and must be transferred or surrendered to FLHSMV.
- Notice of sale / release of liability
- File the Notice of Sale (HSMV 82050) with FLHSMV within 30 days of the sale.
- What Florida salvage buyers must do
- Florida licensed salvage buyers can accept a vehicle on a Certificate of Destruction (HSMV 82042) when the owner cannot produce a title. A duplicate title via HSMV 82101 is the simplest route for running cars.
- Sign the seller assignment on the title
- Complete the odometer disclosure
- Handle plates as FL requires
- File the notice of sale, then cancel insurance
For the full walkthrough — paperwork, no-title options, and current FL payout ranges — read our guide to selling a junk car in Florida.
Rules change — confirm current forms and filing windows with the Florida FLHSMV.
Junk car FAQs — Tampa, Florida
- How much can I get for my car in Tampa, Florida?
- Offers in Tampa, Florida 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 Tampa, Florida?
- 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 Tampa, Florida?
- Pickup in Tampa, Florida 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 Tampa, Florida?
- A government-issued photo ID and the vehicle title, or your state's replacement document. Florida title rules vary, so confirm the current requirement with your state motor vehicle agency.
- Should I clean my junk car before pickup in Tampa, Florida?
- You don't need to wash or detail the car. Remove personal items, and handle the license plates per Florida rules.