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How do I get cash for a junk car in South Carolina?

Enter your year, make, model and SC 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 South Carolina online?

Yes. The whole sale, from offer to pickup scheduling, happens online for any South Carolina address, from Charleston and Columbia to small towns. You only meet the tow driver at pickup.

Who are the junk car buyers in South Carolina?

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

Is junk car removal free in South Carolina?

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

Do you buy damaged or non-running cars in South Carolina?

Yes: non-running, wrecked, flood- and fire-damaged cars, blown engines, failed transmissions and salvage titles. A non-running SC sedan typically brings $200–$900; a wrecked one $150–$650.

Is same-day junk car pickup available in South Carolina?

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 South Carolina?

South Carolina expects a title in your name for the sale. If it's lost, SCDMV issues a replacement (Form 400 (Application for Certificate of Title and Registration)). Notify the SCDMV of the sale so property tax and registration stop in your name.

Source: SCDMV · Full South Carolina no-title guide

How much are junk cars worth in South Carolina?

As of October 2026, South Carolina sedans typically bring $200–$900, SUVs $400–$1,800 and pickups $600–$3,475, based on ~$160/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–$1,025$175–$775$125–$550
Sedan$275–$1,225$200–$900$150–$650
SUV / crossover$550–$2,425$400–$1,800$300–$1,300
Pickup truck$800–$4,700$600–$3,475$425–$2,500
Van / minivan$500–$2,225$375–$1,650$275–$1,200

What sets your SC offer

  • Scrap steel prices: ~$160/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 SC often run higher than rural ones because tow distances are shorter.

What are junk cars selling for in South Carolina?

Median instant offer in South Carolina: $325 across 1,094 real instant offers in our price index (Mar 2022–Oct 2026); the middle half ranged $250–$425. $0 offers are excluded as outliers. Offers vary by vehicle, condition and location.

Which models show up most in offers in South Carolina?

By number of offers: Nissan Altima (median $325, 33 offers); Toyota Camry (median $300, 33 offers); Honda Accord (median $250, 29 offers); Ford Taurus (median $300, 26 offers); Chevrolet Tahoe (median $400, 26 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 2026-10-27. Offers vary by vehicle, condition and location.

What sellers were offered recently

Median instant offer in South Carolina: $325 across 1,094 real instant offers in our price index (Mar 2022–Oct 2026); the middle half ranged $250–$425. $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 1,094 real instant offers in our price index for South Carolina (Mar 2022–Oct 2026), the median was $325 and the middle half ran $250–$425. Offers are not guaranteed.

Models seen most often

  • Nissan Altima: median $325 (33 offers)
  • Toyota Camry: median $300 (33 offers)
  • Honda Accord: median $250 (29 offers)
  • Ford Taurus: median $300 (26 offers)
  • Chevrolet Tahoe: median $400 (26 offers)

City pages with local figures

Updated 2026-10-27. Weekly price report

Recent quote requests in South Carolina

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

  • 2006 Volvo S40 · Goose Creek area · October 2026
  • 2010 Chrysler 300 · Blythewood area · October 2026
  • 2019 Land Rover Range Rover Velar · Greenville area · October 2026
  • 2004 Honda Element · Orangeburg area · October 2026
  • 2006 Nissan Pathfinder · Lancaster area · October 2026

Selling a junk car in South Carolina: title & DMV rules

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

If the title is missing
South Carolina 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 SCDMV issues a title you can sign over. The duplicate-title paperwork in South Carolina is Form 400 (Application for Certificate of Title and Registration).
License plates
Remove the plate and return it to the SCDMV if you're not transferring it.
Notice of sale / release of liability
Notify the SCDMV of the sale so property tax and registration stop in your name.
What South Carolina salvage buyers must do
South Carolina uses Form 400 for title applications and duplicates. Secured-party and lien entries must be cleared before transfer. A bonded title handles vehicles with no usable ownership record; licensed scrap buyers report VINs when they take a car in.
  • Sign the seller assignment on the title
  • Complete the odometer disclosure
  • Handle plates as SC requires
  • File the notice of sale, then cancel insurance

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

Rules change — confirm current forms and filing windows with the SCDMV.

Cities we serve in South Carolina, by county

All 155 South Carolina cities with their own page, grouped into 45 counties.

Abbeville County

Bamberg County

Barnwell County

Calhoun County

Cherokee County

Chester County

Chesterfield County

Clarendon County

Colleton County

Darlington County

Dillon County

Edgefield County

Fairfield County

Greenwood County

Hampton County

Kershaw County

Lancaster County

Lee County

Marion County

Marlboro County

McCormick County

Newberry County

Orangeburg County

Saluda County

Union County

Williamsburg County

More South Carolina resources

Largest cities: Charleston, Columbia, North Charleston.

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

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