Sell a Salvage Title Car
A salvage title means an insurer or the state recorded the car as a total loss; it can still be sold, and the offer is based on the vehicle with that branded title. Price depends on model year, make and model, whether it runs or drives, and title status. Across all conditions, JunkUrCar instant offers (Mar 2022–Nov 2026) had a median of $3,850 for 2018+ vehicles vs $300 for pre-2008, and 73% of accepted 2018+ offers were $1,000 or more. Offers are not guaranteed.
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What sets the offer
- Model year and make/model still set most of the value.
- Whether it runs and drives matters a lot on salvage cars.
- A salvage brand lowers the offer compared with a clean title; a rebuilt title usually sits in between.
- The reason for the brand (collision, flood, theft) can change the offer.
Real offers by model year (all conditions)
Real instant offers for junk cars in all vehicles, Mar 2022–Nov 2026. Our data does not record vehicle condition, so these figures cover all conditions — not only cars with this problem. Groups with fewer than 5 offers are hidden. Offers are not guaranteed.
| Model years | Median offer | Middle half | Offers (n) | Accepted offers $1,000+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018+ | $3,850 | $1,500–$7,050 | 2,090 | 73% (of 11) |
| 2013–17 | $550 | $350–$1,100 | 7,172 | 28% (of 127) |
| 2008–12 | $375 | $250–$500 | 11,225 | 14% (of 156) |
| pre-2008 | $300 | $225–$400 | 23,688 | 4% (of 245) |
Repair or sell?
- A salvage car usually can't be registered and driven until it's repaired and passes your state's rebuilt inspection.
- Weigh the repair, inspection time and the lower resale value of a rebuilt title against today's offer.
- If the car was flooded, repairs are often not worth it.
Title and paperwork
- Sell with the salvage or rebuilt title in your name.
- Salvage, rebuilt and junk titles are defined by each state; your title shows which brand applies.
- Keep repair receipts and inspection paperwork if the car was rebuilt.
Rules vary by state. See the paperwork guide and title requirements by state.
Value pages for popular 2013+ vehicles
- 2015 Toyota Corolla junk value (2015–2019 median $2,650, all conditions)
- 2015 Toyota Camry junk value (2015–2019 median $1,875, all conditions)
- 2015 Toyota RAV4 junk value (2015–2019 median $4,925, all conditions)
- 2017 Toyota Tacoma junk value (2015–2019 median $7,825, all conditions)
- 2013 Toyota Prius junk value (2010–2014 median $1,500, all conditions)
- 2019 Toyota Highlander junk value (2015–2019 median $8,450, all conditions)
- 2014 Toyota Avalon junk value (2010–2014 median $2,250, all conditions)
Questions
Can you sell a car with a salvage title?
Yes. Salvage-titled cars are bought as-is with free towing.
Is a rebuilt title worth more than salvage?
Usually yes, because a rebuilt car has passed a state inspection and can be registered.
Do I need to rebuild it first?
No. You can sell it as-is with the salvage title.
What if the title is lost?
Request a duplicate from your state's motor vehicle agency before pickup.
Common cars we see offers for
Model years with 5 or more real instant offers in our price index. Offers are not guaranteed.
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