How to Prepare Your Junk Car for Sale in NC
You don't need to clean or repair anything. Here's the short list of what to do before we pick up.
What to Do Before We Arrive
You don't need to clean or repair anything. The short list: remove personal items (check the glovebox and trunk), remove the license plates (return them to the NC DMV or keep them), and locate the title if you have it. That's it. Don't strip parts — the whole car is worth more than the pieces.
What to Remove From Your Car Before Selling
Remove personal items, paperwork (registration, insurance docs), and anything with your info on it. Remove the license plates. Do NOT remove the battery, catalytic converter, or tires unless you know what you're doing — stripping parts reduces the value and can make the car harder to tow.
What to Do With Your License Plates
Remove your license plates before we tow the car. In NC, you can return them to the DMV or keep them — they're tied to you, not the car. If you don't remove them, they could end up on another vehicle and cause you headaches. Take them off and handle them yourself.
Junk Car Preparation Checklist
1. Remove personal items. 2. Remove license plates. 3. Locate the title (if you have it). 4. Make sure the car is accessible (if it's behind a gate or in a backyard, let us know). That's the whole checklist. You don't need to wash it, fix it, or even move it.
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What Our Customers Say
"Truck had been sitting in the back field for a decade. They brought the right equipment, got it out, paid cash. Didn't think it was worth anything — I was wrong."
Sold: old farm truck sitting in a field
"Called on a Monday morning, they picked up my dead Civic the same afternoon. Cash in hand, no towing fee, no haggling. Easiest money I've ever made."
Sold: dead Honda Civic that hadn't moved in two years
"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
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to clean my car before selling?
No. We buy it as-is. Just remove personal items and license plates.
Should I remove parts to sell separately?
Usually no — the whole car is worth more than stripped parts. Don't remove the battery, catalytic converter, or tires unless you know what you're doing.