7 Factors That Affect Junk Car Prices in North Carolina
Wondering why your junk car offer is what it is? Here are the 7 factors that determine the price.
The 7 Factors That Set Your Price
1. Weight — heavier vehicles have more steel, worth more. 2. Condition — a drivable car may have salvageable parts. 3. Make/model — some have more valuable converters. 4. Scrap metal prices — fluctuate weekly, we quote today's rate. 5. Catalytic converter — platinum/palladium/rhodium content, $50-$1,000+. 6. Location — affects tow distance. 7. Complete vs stripped — a whole car is worth more than one missing parts.
What Affects Your Junk Car's Value
Weight, condition, make/model, scrap metal prices, catalytic converter value, location, and whether the car is complete. You can't control metal prices or your car's weight, but you can control whether you strip parts (don't) and which buyer you call. Call multiple buyers and compare — but make sure they all include free towing.
Scrap Metal Prices in NC
Scrap metal prices fluctuate weekly based on the national market. Steel, aluminum, and copper all factor into your car's value. We track current NC rates daily and quote based on today's number. A heavier car is worth more; a car with aluminum wheels or a large converter is worth more. Call for today's rate.
Catalytic Converter Value
Catalytic converters contain platinum, palladium, and rhodium — precious metals worth real money. A converter can be worth $50 to $1,000+ depending on the vehicle. We include converter value in your cash offer. Don't remove it yourself — it's dangerous and reduces the car's overall value.
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Cash, free removal, or donation — fill this out and we'll call you back with a quote, usually within an hour.
What Our Customers Say
"Mom passed and left a car with no title and no keys. I had no idea what to do. They walked me through the paperwork and had it gone in a week. Patient and professional."
Sold: mother's estate with an old Buick
"Had a '97 Chevy that I lost the title to years ago. Thought it was a lost cause. They bought it anyway, cash on the spot. Wish I'd called sooner."
Sold: old work truck with no title
"Honest quote on the phone, same price at pickup. No bait-and-switch like the last guy I called. I'll use them again if I ever have another junk car."
Sold: rusted sedan that wouldn't pass emissions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does the make of my car affect the price?
Yes. Heavier vehicles (trucks, SUVs) bring more because they have more metal. Some makes also have more valuable catalytic converters.
Do scrap metal prices change often?
Yes, they fluctuate weekly. That's why we quote on the phone — the price is for today, not next month.