Sell Your Chrysler in San Marcos, TX
Junk cars in San Marcos, TX typically sell for $200–$950 (sedans) and $625–$3,700 (pickups) as of September 2026, based on ~$165/ton South-region scrap. Towing is free in San Marcos, pickup times depend on the local tow partner, and you're paid at pickup. Texas expects a title for the sale; if yours is lost, Texas DMV replaces it (VTR-130-U + Bonded Title).
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We buy every Chrysler model — running, non-running, wrecked, or salvage — across San Marcos and Hays County. Free flatbed towing, cash paid at pickup.
Why sell in San Marcos?
San Marcos is a smaller city of about 63,071 residents in Hays County, in the South region — most pickups here are handled by a regional tow partner, which is why tow scheduling matters more than raw scrap weight.
Scrap steel is trading around $165/ton in the South market, which sets the floor on San Marcos offers. Primary ZIP: 78666.
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 San Marcos offers sit where they do rather than tracking a national average.
Chrysler car payout ranges in San Marcos
| Vehicle | Running | Not running | Wrecked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact | $225–$1,100 | $175–$800 | $125–$575 |
| Sedan | $275–$1,275 | $200–$950 | $150–$675 |
| SUV / crossover | $575–$2,575 | $425–$1,900 | $300–$1,375 |
| Pickup truck | $850–$5,000 | $625–$3,700 | $450–$2,675 |
| Van / minivan | $525–$2,350 | $400–$1,750 | $275–$1,250 |
Junk car FAQs — San Marcos, TX
- How much can I get for my car in San Marcos, TX?
- Offers in San Marcos, TX 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 San Marcos, TX?
- 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 San Marcos, TX?
- Pickup in San Marcos, TX 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 San Marcos, TX?
- A government-issued photo ID and the vehicle title, or your state's replacement document. TX title rules vary, so confirm the current requirement with your state motor vehicle agency.
- Should I clean my junk car before pickup in San Marcos, TX?
- You don't need to wash or detail the car. Remove personal items, and handle the license plates per TX rules.
Related pages
Junk car buyers near San Marcos
Listed buyers within about 40 miles of San Marcos. Compare them against your JunkUrCar offer before you commit.
Roadrunner Recycling
in San Marcos, TX
16380 TX-123, San Marcos, TX 78666, USA
Hi-Tech Auto Recycling
Kyle, TX · ~5 mi away
350 Windy Hill Rd, Kyle, TX 78640, USA
Public Auto Auction
Kyle, TX · ~5 mi away
12253 Camino Real, Kyle, TX 78640, USA
Cash For Cars - Austin
New Braunfels, TX · ~20 mi away
8725 I-35 Ste B, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
LKQ Central Texas - Goodwin
New Braunfels, TX · ~20 mi away
5545 Goodwin Ln, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
XL Parts-Full Service Auto Parts Inc
New Braunfels, TX · ~20 mi away
154 S Business IH 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
Selling a junk car in Texas: title & DMV rules
Texas requires a title in your name to transfer a junk vehicle, including a scrap sale from a San Marcos driveway.
- If the title is missing
- Texas 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 Texas DMV issues a title you can sign over. The duplicate-title paperwork in Texas is VTR-130-U + Bonded Title (VTR-130-SOF).
- License plates
- Remove your plates — Texas plates stay with the seller and can be transferred.
- Notice of sale / release of liability
- File the Vehicle Transfer Notification (VTR-346) with TxDMV within 30 days — it releases you from liability.
- What Texas salvage buyers must do
- Texas requires a bonded title (Form VTR-130-SOF) when a regular title is unavailable. Licensed metal recyclers can accept vehicles 10+ model years old with photo ID and a Bill of Sale under Tex. Transp. Code §501.
- Sign the seller assignment on the title
- Complete the odometer disclosure
- Handle plates as TX requires
- File the notice of sale, then cancel insurance
For the full walkthrough — paperwork, no-title options, and current TX payout ranges — read our guide to selling a junk car in Texas.
Rules change — confirm current forms and filing windows with the Texas DMV.