Sell Your Junk Car in 48071 — Madison Heights, MI
Junk cars in Madison Heights, MI typically sell for $200–$950 (sedans) and $625–$3,650 (pickups) as of September 2026, based on ~$190/ton Midwest-region scrap. Towing is free in Madison Heights, pickup times depend on the local tow partner, and you're paid at pickup. Michigan expects a title for the sale; if yours is lost, Michigan Secretary of State replaces it (TR-11L).
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Live in ZIP code 48071? We buy junk, non-running, wrecked, salvage-title, flood-damaged, and unwanted cars across Madison Heights and the surrounding Oakland County area. Free flatbed towing, cash paid on the spot — most 48071 pickups are often scheduled within a few days, depending on your area.
Madison Heights is a smaller city of about 30,050 residents in Oakland County, in the Midwest 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 48071
Estimated payout ranges by vehicle type in the Madison Heights, MI 48071 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 Madison Heights 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–$2,525 | $425–$1,875 | $300–$1,350 |
| Pickup truck | $850–$4,925 | $625–$3,650 | $450–$2,625 |
| Van / minivan | $525–$2,325 | $400–$1,725 | $275–$1,250 |
Scrap steel is trading around $190/ton in the Midwest market, which sets the floor on 48071 offers — that's why a running sedan here quotes at $200–$950 rather than the bare per-ton number.
Junk car buyers near Madison Heights
Listed buyers within about 40 miles of Madison Heights. Compare them against your JunkUrCar offer before you commit.
All Junk Cars Wanted
Hazel Park, MI · ~3 mi away
83 W Evelyn Ave, Hazel Park, MI 48030, USA
D1 junkers cash for junk cars.
Warren, MI · ~4 mi away
13402 Prospect Ave, Warren, MI 48089, USA
Jready's Cash For Junk Cars
Warren, MI · ~4 mi away
31600 Schoenherr Rd apt m-8, Warren, MI 48088, USA
Detroit Junk Car Buyers
Oak Park, MI · ~5 mi away
21620 Coolidge Hwy C, Oak Park, MI 48237, USA
Double A Cash for junk car & sell my junk car
Southfield, MI · ~6 mi away
24450 Evergreen Rd Ste 11, Southfield, MI 48075, USA
US Auto Supply of Sterling Heights
Sterling Heights, MI · ~7 mi away
7575 18 1/2 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314, USA
Selling a junk car in Michigan: title & DMV rules
Michigan requires a title in your name to transfer a junk vehicle, including a scrap sale from a Madison Heights driveway.
- If the title is missing
- Michigan does not normally require a bonded title for a junk sale. A duplicate title (TR-11L (Application for Duplicate Title)) or, for scrap-only sales, a licensed-recycler affidavit is the usual route. The duplicate-title paperwork in Michigan is TR-11L (Application for Duplicate Title).
- License plates
- Remove your plate — Michigan plates stay with the owner and can be transferred.
- Notice of sale / release of liability
- Notify the Michigan Secretary of State of the sale, generally within 15 days.
- What Michigan salvage buyers must do
- Michigan licensed scrap processors can accept a vehicle without a title if it's reported on the Auto Theft Database and the owner signs a Scrap Vehicle Inventory form. Duplicate title via TR-11L for $15.
- Sign the seller assignment on the title
- Complete the odometer disclosure
- Handle plates as MI requires
- File the notice of sale, then cancel insurance
For the full walkthrough — paperwork, no-title options, and current MI payout ranges — read our guide to selling a junk car in Michigan.
Rules change — confirm current forms and filing windows with the Michigan Secretary of State.
Junk car FAQs — Madison Heights, Michigan
- How much can I get for my car in Madison Heights, Michigan?
- Offers in Madison Heights, Michigan 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 Madison Heights, Michigan?
- 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 Madison Heights, Michigan?
- Pickup in Madison Heights, Michigan 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 Madison Heights, Michigan?
- A government-issued photo ID and the vehicle title, or your state's replacement document. Michigan title rules vary, so confirm the current requirement with your state motor vehicle agency.
- Should I clean my junk car before pickup in Madison Heights, Michigan?
- You don't need to wash or detail the car. Remove personal items, and handle the license plates per Michigan rules.