Sell Your Junk Car in 45440 — Kettering, OH
Junk cars in Kettering, OH typically sell for $225–$1,000 (sedans) and $675–$3,925 (pickups) as of September 2026, based on ~$205/ton Midwest-region scrap. Towing is free in Kettering, pickup times depend on the local tow partner, and you're paid at pickup. Ohio expects a title for the sale; if yours is lost, Ohio BMV replaces it (BMV 3774).
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Live in ZIP code 45440? We buy junk, non-running, wrecked, salvage-title, flood-damaged, and unwanted cars across Kettering and the surrounding Montgomery County area. Free flatbed towing, cash paid on the spot — most 45440 pickups are often scheduled within a few days, depending on your area.
Kettering is a smaller city of about 55,175 residents in Montgomery County, in the Midwest region — a handful of licensed buyers cover this area, so the strongest offer usually comes from whoever needs the parts.
Scrap car prices in 45440
Estimated payout ranges by vehicle type in the Kettering, OH 45440 market. Your actual offer depends on year, make, model, and condition.
Midwest region scrap market — updated October 2026. In the Midwest, dense steel-mill and shredder capacity across the Great Lakes keeps ferrous bids strong, which is why Kettering offers sit where they do rather than tracking a national average.
| Vehicle | Running | Not Running | Wrecked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact | $250–$1,150 | $200–$850 | $150–$600 |
| Sedan | $300–$1,350 | $225–$1,000 | $150–$725 |
| SUV / crossover | $600–$2,725 | $450–$2,025 | $325–$1,450 |
| Pickup truck | $900–$5,300 | $675–$3,925 | $475–$2,825 |
| Van / minivan | $550–$2,525 | $425–$1,875 | $300–$1,350 |
Scrap steel is trading around $205/ton in the Midwest market, which sets the floor on 45440 offers — that's why a running sedan here quotes at $225–$1,000 rather than the bare per-ton number.
Junk car buyers near Kettering
Listed buyers within about 40 miles of Kettering. Compare them against your JunkUrCar offer before you commit.
Dayton Junk Cars Express
Dayton, OH · ~7 mi away
3105 N Dixie Dr, Dayton, OH 45414, USA
Cyrus Auto Parts LLC
Dayton, OH · ~7 mi away
5518 W Third St, Dayton, OH 45417, USA
T and S Towing and Auto Recycling LLC
Dayton, OH · ~7 mi away
1797 Valley St, Dayton, OH 45404, USA
Cyrus Auto LLC
Dayton, OH · ~7 mi away
5518 W Third St, Dayton, OH 45417, USA
Pick Your Part - Dayton
Dayton, OH · ~7 mi away
4283 N James H McGee Blvd, Dayton, OH 45417, USA
ELITE AUTO EXCHANGE HUBER HEIGHTS
Huber Heights, OH · ~11 mi away
7889 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, OH 45424, USA
Selling a junk car in Ohio: title & DMV rules
Ohio requires a title in your name to transfer a junk vehicle, including a scrap sale from a Kettering driveway.
- If the title is missing
- Ohio 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 Ohio BMV issues a title you can sign over. The duplicate-title paperwork in Ohio is BMV 3774 (Salvage Inspection) / BMV 3753 (Duplicate Title).
- License plates
- Remove your plates — Ohio plates stay with the owner and are transferable.
- Notice of sale / release of liability
- Ohio has no seller notice form; keep the bill of sale and the notarized title assignment.
- What Ohio salvage buyers must do
- Ohio requires a bonded title through the Clerk of Courts when no title exists. Scrap yards must check the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) before accepting any untitled car.
- Sign the seller assignment on the title
- Complete the odometer disclosure
- Handle plates as OH requires
- File the notice of sale, then cancel insurance
For the full walkthrough — paperwork, no-title options, and current OH payout ranges — read our guide to selling a junk car in Ohio.
Rules change — confirm current forms and filing windows with the Ohio BMV.
Junk car FAQs — Kettering, Ohio
- How much can I get for my car in Kettering, Ohio?
- Offers in Kettering, Ohio 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 Kettering, Ohio?
- 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 Kettering, Ohio?
- Pickup in Kettering, Ohio 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 Kettering, Ohio?
- A government-issued photo ID and the vehicle title, or your state's replacement document. Ohio title rules vary, so confirm the current requirement with your state motor vehicle agency.
- Should I clean my junk car before pickup in Kettering, Ohio?
- You don't need to wash or detail the car. Remove personal items, and handle the license plates per Ohio rules.