Sell Your Kia in Ithaca, NY
Junk cars in Ithaca, NY typically sell for $200–$925 (sedans) and $600–$3,550 (pickups) as of September 2026, based on ~$180/ton Northeast-region scrap. Towing is free in Ithaca, pickup times depend on the local tow partner, and you're paid at pickup. New York lets 1972-and-older cars sell without a title on a bill of sale; newer cars need a title (MV-37 for a duplicate).
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We buy every Kia model — running, non-running, wrecked, or salvage — across Ithaca and Tompkins County. Free flatbed towing, cash paid at pickup.
Why sell in Ithaca?
Ithaca is a smaller city of about 31,006 residents in Tompkins County, in the Northeast 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 $180/ton in the Northeast market, which sets the floor on Ithaca offers. Primary ZIP: 14853.
Northeast region scrap market — updated October 2026. In the Northeast, tight yard space and heavy road-salt corrosion drive the parts-versus-scrap split, which is why Ithaca offers sit where they do rather than tracking a national average.
Kia car payout ranges in Ithaca
| Vehicle | Running | Not running | Wrecked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compact | $225–$1,050 | $175–$775 | $125–$575 |
| Sedan | $275–$1,250 | $200–$925 | $150–$675 |
| SUV / crossover | $550–$2,475 | $400–$1,825 | $300–$1,325 |
| Pickup truck | $800–$4,800 | $600–$3,550 | $425–$2,550 |
| Van / minivan | $500–$2,275 | $375–$1,675 | $275–$1,200 |
Junk car FAQs — Ithaca, NY
- How much can I get for my car in Ithaca, NY?
- Offers in Ithaca, NY 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 Ithaca, NY?
- 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 Ithaca, NY?
- Pickup in Ithaca, NY 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 Ithaca, NY?
- A government-issued photo ID and the vehicle title, or your state's replacement document. NY title rules vary, so confirm the current requirement with your state motor vehicle agency.
- Should I clean my junk car before pickup in Ithaca, NY?
- You don't need to wash or detail the car. Remove personal items, and handle the license plates per NY rules.
Related pages
Junk car buyers near Ithaca
Listed buyers within about 40 miles of Ithaca. Compare them against your JunkUrCar offer before you commit.
Finger Lakes Wrecker
Towing serviceIthaca, NY · ~1 mi away
154 Cecil Malone Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850
Teets & Son Scrap Metal Rcylng
JunkyardNewfield, NY · ~10 mi away
738 Black Oak Rd, Newfield, NY 14867
K&J Surplus Combine salvage llc
Salvage yardLansing, NY · ~10 mi away
185 Davis Rd, Lansing, NY 14882
Teets and Sons Scrap Metal Recycling
JunkyardGroton, NY · ~15 mi away
954 Salt Rd, Groton, NY 13073
Summer Hill Auto Salvage
Auto parts storeGroton, NY · ~15 mi away
956 Salt Rd, Groton, NY 13073
Route 89 Auto
Towing serviceInterlaken, NY · ~18 mi away
7876 NY-89, Interlaken, NY 14847
Selling a junk car in New York: title & DMV rules
New York exempts vehicles model year 1972 and older from titling, so an older Ithaca car can often be sold on a bill of sale alone. Anything newer needs a title in your name.
- If the title is missing
- New York does not normally require a bonded title for a junk sale. A duplicate title (MV-37 (Statement of Ownership) + MV-902 (Duplicate Title)) or, for scrap-only sales, a licensed-recycler affidavit is the usual route. The duplicate-title paperwork in New York is MV-37 (Statement of Ownership) + MV-902 (Duplicate Title).
- License plates
- Remove the plates and return them to the New York State DMV — surrendering plates protects you from insurance-lapse fines.
- Notice of sale / release of liability
- Keep the DMV plate-surrender receipt (FS-6T) with your bill of sale.
- What New York salvage buyers must do
- New York lets owners transfer vehicles model year 1972 and older with a notarized Bill of Sale (MV-50) — no title required. Newer vehicles need a duplicate via MV-902 before a private sale.
- Sign the seller assignment on the title
- Complete the odometer disclosure
- Handle plates as NY requires
- File the notice of sale, then cancel insurance
For the full walkthrough — paperwork, no-title options, and current NY payout ranges — read our guide to selling a junk car in New York.
Rules change — confirm current forms and filing windows with the New York State DMV.