Sell Your Junk Car in 48202 — Detroit, MI
Junk cars in Detroit, MI typically sell for $250–$1,100 (sedans) and $750–$4,325 (pickups) as of September 2026, based on ~$185/ton Midwest-region scrap. Towing is free in Detroit, 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 48202? We buy junk, non-running, wrecked, salvage-title, flood-damaged, and unwanted cars across Detroit and the surrounding Wayne County area. Free flatbed towing, cash paid on the spot — most 48202 pickups are often scheduled within a few days, depending on your area.
Detroit is a major metro of about 673,104 residents in Wayne County, in the Midwest region — with multiple shredders inside the metro, tow legs are short and offers hold up well.
Scrap car prices in 48202
Estimated payout ranges by vehicle type in the Detroit, MI 48202 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 Detroit offers sit where they do rather than tracking a national average.
| Vehicle | Running | Not Running | Wrecked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact | $275–$1,250 | $225–$925 | $150–$675 |
| Sedan | $350–$1,475 | $250–$1,100 | $175–$800 |
| SUV / crossover | $675–$3,000 | $500–$2,225 | $350–$1,600 |
| Pickup truck | $1,025–$5,850 | $750–$4,325 | $550–$3,125 |
| Van / minivan | $625–$2,775 | $450–$2,050 | $325–$1,475 |
Scrap steel is trading around $185/ton in the Midwest market, which sets the floor on 48202 offers — that's why a running sedan here quotes at $250–$1,100 rather than the bare per-ton number.
Junk car buyers near Detroit
Listed buyers within about 40 miles of Detroit. Compare them against your JunkUrCar offer before you commit.
Cash For Junk Cars USA
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13130 Plymouth Rd, Detroit, MI 48227, USA
STAR Junk Cars Buyers With Or Without title
in Detroit, MI
6506 Heyden, Detroit, MI 48228, USA
T. K. Junk Car Removal & Cash For Junk Cars
in Detroit, MI
6666 Tireman Ave, Detroit, MI 48204, USA
Cash For Junk Cars Detroit
in Detroit, MI
13661 Chadwick St, Detroit, MI 48227, USA
Elite Sell My junk car & Cash For Junk Cars
in Detroit, MI
2200 Waterman St Lot #2, Detroit, MI 48209, 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 Detroit 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 — Detroit, Michigan
- How much can I get for my car in Detroit, Michigan?
- Offers in Detroit, 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 Detroit, 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 Detroit, Michigan?
- Pickup in Detroit, 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 Detroit, 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 Detroit, Michigan?
- You don't need to wash or detail the car. Remove personal items, and handle the license plates per Michigan rules.