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How much can I get for a wrecked car in Seattle, WA?

The median of 388 real instant offers in our price index within 30 miles of Seattle is $250 (metro, all conditions). Offers where the seller reported the car is wrecked: median $375 across 35 offers (nationwide, seller-reported condition). Cars reported as running: median $375 across 296 offers. Yes. You can get an instant online offer for a wrecked car in Seattle by entering the year, make, model, ZIP and its condition — the car does not need to run. Pickup is arranged after you accept an offer, and towing is included. Offers are not guaranteed. JunkUrCar connects sellers with a national partner buyer for the online offer; JunkUrCar is not the purchaser.

Quick facts for Seattle

  • Median $250, middle half $175–$500, across 388 offers, Mar 2022–Oct 2026 (within 30 miles, all conditions).
  • Offers where the seller reported the car is wrecked: median $375 across 35 offers (nationwide, seller-reported condition). Cars reported as running: median $375 across 296 offers.
  • Towing is included with the online offer.
  • Offers are not guaranteed.
  • For a lost Washington title, apply to DOL for a replacement title before the sale; a bill of sale alone is not a general substitute for a missing title.
  • Updated Oct 22, 2026.

Across 388 real instant offers in our price index for cars within 30 miles of Seattle (Mar 2022–Oct 2026), the median offer was $250; the middle half ran $175–$500. These figures cover all conditions within 30 miles of Seattle. Offers are not guaranteed.

In the last 12 months: 293 offers, median $250.

Updated Oct 22, 2026

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Local price facts: metro, all conditions, within 30 miles of Seattle

388 real instant offers in our price index, Mar 2022–Oct 2026. Median $250; middle half $175–$500. These figures are metro, all conditions; they are not a condition-specific estimate. Offers are not guaranteed.

Offers where the seller reported the car is wrecked: median $375 across 35 offers (nationwide, seller-reported condition). Cars reported as running: median $375 across 296 offers.

For comparison (all conditions): Washington median $250 across 1,090 offers; national median $350 across 42,223 offers.

Model yearsOffersMedian
Pre-2008250$225
2008–2014107$400
2015 and newer31$2,000

Last 12 months: 293 offers, median $250.

Most-offered year, make and model pages near Seattle

Offers by vehicle age near Seattle

Metro, all conditions: offers within 30 miles. Age is the offer year minus the model year.

Vehicle ageOffersMedian
0–9 years22$2,650
10–14 years59$625
15–19 years97$275
20+ years210$225

Vehicles we've seen offers for near Seattle

Metro, all conditions: offers within 30 miles.

Towns we've received offers from

Offer counts by town, within 30 miles of Seattle.

If your car has accident damage

  • Describe the wrecked condition, missing parts, and whether the car starts, rolls and steers. The offer is based on the details you provide.
  • Have proof of ownership and photo ID ready; disclose the title status accurately. Offers are not guaranteed.

Nearby areas near Seattle

Approximate straight-line distances between area centers, not driving or towing distances.

Tukwila, WA · ~6 miKirkland, WA · ~7 miMercer Island, WA · ~7 miBellevue, WA · ~8 miShoreline, WA · ~9 miBurien, WA · ~9 miKenmore, WA · ~9 miLake Forest Park, WA · ~9 miRedmond, WA · ~10 miBainbridge Island, WA · ~10 miMountlake Terrace, WA · ~11 miSeaTac, WA · ~12 miRenton, WA · ~13 miBothell, WA · ~13 miEdmonds, WA · ~13 miDes Moines, WA · ~13 mi

Junk car buyers near Seattle

Listed buyers within about 40 miles of Seattle. Compare them against your JunkUrCar offer before you commit.

Washington title, registration and plates

Ownership and title
Sign the Washington title over to the buyer and complete the transfer paperwork; check the process with the Washington Department of Licensing (DOL).
Missing title
For a lost Washington title, apply to DOL for a replacement title before the sale; a bill of sale alone is not a general substitute for a missing title.
Lienholder
If a lien is recorded, contact the lienholder about the title and a lien release. A sale or scrap pickup does not erase an outstanding loan.
License plates
Ask DOL how to handle your Washington plates when you sell; do not leave them for the next owner to use.
Registration and sale records
File a Report of Sale with DOL within 5 business days of the sale and keep your copy and the signed sale records.
Official Washington motor-vehicle guidance

Other car problems in Seattle

Wrecked cars in nearby metros

Wrecked car questions in Seattle

Who buys wrecked cars in Seattle?
You can get an instant online offer for a wrecked car in Seattle on this page. This page also lists 6 local junk car buyers and junkyards within 40 miles of Seattle, with their locations.
Where can I sell a wrecked car in Seattle, WA?
You can request an instant online offer for a wrecked car on this page by entering the year, make, model, ZIP and its condition; if you accept, pickup is arranged and towing is included. This page also lists 6 local junk car buyers and junkyards within 40 miles of Seattle you can compare. Offers are not guaranteed.
How much can I get for a wrecked car in Seattle?
The median across 388 real instant offers in our price index within 30 miles of Seattle (Mar 2022–Oct 2026) was $250, all conditions combined. Offers where the seller reported the car is wrecked: median $375 across 35 offers (nationwide, seller-reported condition). Cars reported as running: median $375 across 296 offers. Your offer depends on the year, make, model and details you enter. Offers are not guaranteed.
Does the car need to run to sell it in Seattle?
No. The car does not need to run. Describe its condition in the offer form; the offer is based on the details you enter.
How does pickup work in Seattle?
Pickup in Seattle is arranged after you accept an offer; timing depends on local tow-operator availability.
What do I need to sell a wrecked car in Seattle?
A photo ID and the title (or Washington's replacement document), plus keys if you have them. Washington expects a title for the sale. If yours is lost, request a duplicate through Washington State Department of Licensing (Vehicle Certificate of Ownership Application / Junk Vehicle Affidavit) before pickup.
How do I sell a wrecked car in Seattle with free pickup?
1. Describe the car: year, make, model, ZIP and its condition. 2. Get an instant offer online. 3. If you accept, schedule pickup; towing is included. Offers are not guaranteed.
Do junk car buyers pick up for free in Seattle?
Towing is included with the online offer on this page. Other buyers set their own pickup terms, so ask before you agree. Describe where the car sits and whether it rolls and steers, and confirm the pickup terms before you accept. Offers are not guaranteed.
Can I sell a car that was in an accident without fixing it in Seattle?
Yes. Describe the damage in the offer form: where it was hit, whether it starts and drives, and any missing parts. The offer is based on the details you enter. Offers are not guaranteed.
Can I sell a totaled car in Seattle?
You can sell it if the title is in your name. If your insurer paid a total-loss claim and took the title, the car belongs to the insurer.
Can I junk a car in Seattle without a title?
Sign the Washington title over to the buyer and complete the transfer paperwork; check the process with the Washington Department of Licensing (DOL). For a lost Washington title, apply to DOL for a replacement title before the sale; a bill of sale alone is not a general substitute for a missing title. If a lien is recorded, contact the lienholder about the title and a lien release. A sale or scrap pickup does not erase an outstanding loan.
What happens if my car still has a lien in Seattle?
If a lien is recorded, contact the lienholder about the title and a lien release. A sale or scrap pickup does not erase an outstanding loan.
How much will I get for a junk car in Seattle?
Across 388 real instant offers in our price index for cars within 30 miles of Seattle (Mar 2022–Oct 2026), the median offer was $250; the middle half ran $175–$500. These figures cover all conditions within 30 miles of Seattle. Offers are not guaranteed. Offers where the seller reported the car is wrecked: median $375 across 35 offers (nationwide, seller-reported condition). Cars reported as running: median $375 across 296 offers.
Who buys junk cars in Seattle for cash?
Request an instant online offer through our national partner buyer. This page lists 6 independent directory buyers within 40 miles; ask each about its payment and pickup terms. JunkUrCar is not the purchaser. Offers are not guaranteed.
Do junk car buyers in Seattle tow for free?
Towing is included with the online partner offer. Independent buyers set their own terms; confirm towing and access before accepting. Offers are not guaranteed.

Common cars we see offers for in Washington

Model years with 5 or more real instant offers in our price index, for models with offers in Washington. Offers are not guaranteed.

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