Sell Your Junk Car in 93955 — Seaside, CA
Junk cars in Seaside, CA typically sell for $225–$1,000 (sedans) and $650–$3,850 (pickups) as of September 2026, based on ~$175/ton West-region scrap. Towing is free in Seaside, pickup times depend on the local tow partner, and you're paid at pickup. California lets 1980-and-older cars sell without a title on a bill of sale; newer cars need a title (REG 227 for a duplicate).
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Live in ZIP code 93955? We buy junk, non-running, wrecked, salvage-title, flood-damaged, and unwanted cars across Seaside and the surrounding Monterey County area. Free flatbed towing, cash paid on the spot — most 93955 pickups are often scheduled within a few days, depending on your area.
Seaside is a smaller city of about 34,150 residents in Monterey County, in the West 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 93955
Estimated payout ranges by vehicle type in the Seaside, CA 93955 market. Your actual offer depends on year, make, model, and condition.
West region scrap market — updated October 2026. In the West, export demand out of West Coast ports plus long tow distances shape offers, which is why Seaside 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–$2,675 | $450–$1,975 | $325–$1,425 |
| Pickup truck | $875–$5,200 | $650–$3,850 | $475–$2,775 |
| Van / minivan | $550–$2,450 | $425–$1,825 | $300–$1,300 |
Scrap steel is trading around $175/ton in the West market, which sets the floor on 93955 offers — that's why a running sedan here quotes at $225–$1,000 rather than the bare per-ton number.
Junk car buyers near Seaside
Listed buyers within about 40 miles of Seaside. Compare them against your JunkUrCar offer before you commit.
Junk by the sea
Salinas, CA · ~9 mi away
9620 Sandbur Pl, Salinas, CA 93907, USA
Pick-n-Pull
Salinas, CA · ~9 mi away
20856 Spence Rd, Salinas, CA 93908, USA
Coast Auto Supplies & Dismantling Inc
Watsonville, CA · ~20 mi away
112 Lee Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076, USA
JunkRescue911.com
Watsonville, CA · ~20 mi away
643 Bridge St, Watsonville, CA 95076, USA
JP Auto Recycler
Hollister, CA · ~28 mi away
1765 San Felipe Rd, Hollister, CA 95023, USA
Junk Gone Hauling & Junk Removal Services
Hollister, CA · ~28 mi away
396-A 4th St, Hollister, CA 95023, USA
Selling a junk car in California: title & DMV rules
California exempts vehicles model year 1980 and older from titling, so an older Seaside car can often be sold on a bill of sale alone. Anything newer needs a title in your name.
- If the title is missing
- California does not normally require a bonded title for a junk sale. A duplicate title (REG 227 (Application for Duplicate or Paperless Title)) or, for scrap-only sales, a licensed-recycler affidavit is the usual route. The duplicate-title paperwork in California is REG 227 (Application for Duplicate or Paperless Title).
- License plates
- Leave the plates on the vehicle unless they are personalized — California plates stay with the car.
- Notice of sale / release of liability
- File a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability (REG 138) with the DMV within 5 days — this is what ends your liability.
- What California salvage buyers must do
- California allows vehicles 1980 and older to be sold to a licensed dismantler without a title using a Bill of Sale plus a Statement of Facts (REG 256). Newer vehicles require a duplicate title (REG 227) before sale.
- Sign the seller assignment on the title
- Complete the odometer disclosure
- Handle plates as CA requires
- File the notice of sale, then cancel insurance
For the full walkthrough — paperwork, no-title options, and current CA payout ranges — read our guide to selling a junk car in California.
Rules change — confirm current forms and filing windows with the California DMV.
Junk car FAQs — Seaside, California
- How much can I get for my car in Seaside, California?
- Offers in Seaside, California 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 Seaside, California?
- 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 Seaside, California?
- Pickup in Seaside, California 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 Seaside, California?
- A government-issued photo ID and the vehicle title, or your state's replacement document. California title rules vary, so confirm the current requirement with your state motor vehicle agency.
- Should I clean my junk car before pickup in Seaside, California?
- You don't need to wash or detail the car. Remove personal items, and handle the license plates per California rules.