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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Common situations we handle
Common situation: a truck that sat in a field for years and needs the right equipment to load.
Typical case: old farm truck sitting in a field
Common situation: a car that sat dead for two years and needed a same-week pickup.
Typical case: dead Honda Civic that hadn't moved in two years
Common situation: a vehicle left by a parent's estate, with no title and no keys.
Typical case: mother's estate with an old Buick
Areas We Serve
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.