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How do I get cash for a junk car in Kentucky?

Enter your year, make, model and KY ZIP in the form for an instant online offer. Accept it, choose a pickup window, hand over the title and keys, and you're paid at pickup. The offer amount is not reduced by towing.

Can I sell my junk car in Kentucky online?

Yes. The whole sale, from offer to pickup scheduling, happens online for any Kentucky address, from Louisville and Lexington to small towns. You only meet the tow driver at pickup.

Who are the junk car buyers in Kentucky?

Local salvage yards, auto recyclers and scrap yards, plus online instant-offer services.

Is junk car removal free in Kentucky?

Yes. Towing is included when you accept an offer for a car anywhere in Kentucky, and no tow fee is taken out of your payment.

Do you buy damaged or non-running cars in Kentucky?

Yes: non-running, wrecked, flood- and fire-damaged cars, blown engines, failed transmissions and salvage titles. A non-running KY sedan typically brings $200–$925; a wrecked one $150–$675.

Is same-day junk car pickup available in Kentucky?

Sometimes. Pickup windows depend on the local tow partner's schedule for your address. You'll see the available times, including same-day where offered, when you accept your offer.

Can I sell a junk car without a title in Kentucky?

Kentucky expects a title in your name for the sale. If it's lost, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet issues a replacement (TC 96-182 (Application for Kentucky Certificate of Title)). Report the sale to your county clerk's office so the record is cleared from your name.

Source: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet · Full Kentucky no-title guide

How much are junk cars worth in Kentucky?

As of October 2026, Kentucky sedans typically bring $200–$925, SUVs $400–$1,850 and pickups $625–$3,575, based on ~$155/ton South-region scrap steel. Your offer depends on the factors below.

South region scrap market — updated October 2026. In the South, high vehicle volume and mild-climate bodies keep used-parts demand steady.
VehicleRunningNot runningWrecked
Compact$225–$1,050$175–$775$125–$575
Sedan$275–$1,250$200–$925$150–$675
SUV / crossover$550–$2,500$400–$1,850$300–$1,325
Pickup truck$850–$4,825$625–$3,575$450–$2,575
Van / minivan$500–$2,300$375–$1,700$275–$1,225

What sets your KY offer

  • Scrap steel prices: ~$155/ton in the South region right now; high vehicle volume and mild-climate bodies keep used-parts demand steady.
  • Vehicle weight: heavier trucks and SUVs carry more metal.
  • Year, make and model: parts demand is higher for common, newer models.
  • Condition: whether it runs, and whether the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are intact.
  • Title status: a clean title in your name is part of how the offer is set.
  • Location: metro offers in KY often run higher than rural ones because tow distances are shorter.

What are junk cars selling for in Kentucky?

Median instant offer in Kentucky: $275 across 834 real instant offers in our price index (Mar 2022–Oct 2026); the middle half ranged $200–$475. $0 offers are excluded as outliers. Offers vary by vehicle, condition and location.

Which models show up most in offers in Kentucky?

By number of offers: Dodge Journey (median $275, 30 offers); Chevrolet Equinox (median $300, 24 offers); Ford Escape (median $250, 23 offers); Ford Focus (median $250, 22 offers); Toyota Camry (median $325, 19 offers). Each model shown has at least 5 offers. Offers are not guaranteed.

How is this figure calculated?

It is the median of real instant offers in our price index with an amount above $0, rounded to the nearest $25; groups with fewer than 5 offers are hidden. Last updated 2026-10-22. Offers vary by vehicle, condition and location.

What sellers were offered recently

Median instant offer in Kentucky: $275 across 834 real instant offers in our price index (Mar 2022–Oct 2026); the middle half ranged $200–$475. $0 offers are excluded as outliers. Offers vary by vehicle, condition and location.

See the full JunkUrCar Junk Car Price Index →

What recent offers looked like

Across 834 real instant offers in our price index for Kentucky (Mar 2022–Oct 2026), the median was $275 and the middle half ran $200–$475. Offers are not guaranteed.

Models seen most often

  • Dodge Journey: median $275 (30 offers)
  • Chevrolet Equinox: median $300 (24 offers)
  • Ford Escape: median $250 (23 offers)
  • Ford Focus: median $250 (22 offers)
  • Toyota Camry: median $325 (19 offers)

City pages with local figures

Updated 2026-10-22. Weekly price report

Recent quote requests in Kentucky

Vehicles people recently asked us to quote. Personal details are never shown.

  • 2010 Nissan Murano · Russellville area · October 2026
  • 2012 Volkswagen Passat · Sturgis area · October 2026
  • 2011 Chrysler Town & Country · London area · October 2026
  • 2011 Kia Sorento · Flemingsburg area · October 2026
  • 2013 Hyundai Sonata · Independence area · October 2026

Selling a junk car in Kentucky: title & DMV rules

Kentucky requires a title in your name to transfer a junk vehicle, including a scrap sale from a Kentucky driveway.

If the title is missing
Kentucky 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 Kentucky Transportation Cabinet issues a title you can sign over. The duplicate-title paperwork in Kentucky is TC 96-182 (Application for Kentucky Certificate of Title).
License plates
Remove the plate and return it to your county clerk if you're not transferring it.
Notice of sale / release of liability
Report the sale to your county clerk's office so the record is cleared from your name.
What Kentucky salvage buyers must do
Kentucky titling happens at the county clerk's office using TC 96-182, and signatures often need notarization — plan for that before pickup day. Where the title can't be produced, the clerk and Transportation Cabinet will direct you to the bonded or court-ordered route.
  • Sign the seller assignment on the title
  • Complete the odometer disclosure
  • Handle plates as KY requires
  • File the notice of sale, then cancel insurance

For the full walkthrough — paperwork, no-title options, and current KY payout ranges — read our guide to selling a junk car in Kentucky.

Rules change — confirm current forms and filing windows with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.

Cities we serve in Kentucky, by county

All 162 Kentucky cities with their own page, grouped into 104 counties.

Adair County

Allen County

Anderson County

Barren County

Bath County

Bourbon County

Boyle County

Breathitt County

Breckinridge County

Butler County

Caldwell County

Calloway County

Carroll County

Carter County

Casey County

Clark County

Clay County

Clinton County

Crittenden County

Cumberland County

Daviess County

Elliott County

Estill County

Fayette County

Fleming County

Floyd County

Franklin County

Garrard County

Graves County

Grayson County

Green County

Harlan County

Harrison County

Henderson County

Jackson County

Jessamine County

Johnson County

Knox County

Larue County

Lawrence County

Lee County

Letcher County

Lewis County

Lincoln County

Lyon County

Madison County

Magoffin County

Marion County

Marshall County

Martin County

Mason County

McCracken County

McCreary County

Meade County

Mercer County

Metcalfe County

Monroe County

Morgan County

Muhlenberg County

Nelson County

Nicholas County

Owen County

Owsley County

Pendleton County

Perry County

Powell County

Rockcastle County

Rowan County

Russell County

Scott County

Simpson County

Spencer County

Taylor County

Todd County

Trigg County

Trimble County

Union County

Washington County

Wayne County

Whitley County

Wolfe County

Woodford County

More Kentucky resources

Largest cities: Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green.

How does Kentucky compare? See the Junk Car Price Report 2026.

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