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Cash for junk cars in New Jersey

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Who buys junk cars in New Jersey

Junk Cars Nation lists 178 junkyards, auto recyclers, scrap yards and junk car buyers in New Jersey, the 13th-most of the 50 states and DC. Of those, 98 junkyards, 26 junk car buyers, 23 auto recyclers and parts yards, 15 scrap and recycling yards, 13 towing and pickup services and 3 junk removal haulers (listings checked September 2026). The ones that buy whole cars are the junkyards, junk car buyers and tow operators; recyclers and scrap yards mostly sell parts or weigh in metal.

Every enquiry goes through our form. We call you first, tell you which buyer wants the car, and only share your details with that one buyer if you agree. How we make money.

Paperwork to sell a car in New Jersey

  • Title: Sign the seller's section on the back of the title and give it to the buyer.
  • No title: To transfer ownership, the buyer needs a properly assigned title with the seller's and buyer's names, addresses and signatures and the date of sale.
  • After the sale: MVC has no separate notice-of-sale form.
  • Plates: Plates can move to another vehicle, but not to another owner.

Checked against official sources October 2026.

Full New Jersey rules with sources

Sell a junk car by city in New Jersey

Cities with the most listed buyers. Each links to the local page.

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Questions people ask

How do I sell a junk car in New Jersey?
Enter the year, make, model, condition and your ZIP. We find one listed buyer near you in New Jersey and call you with their offer. You agree the price and pickup with that buyer; nobody else gets your number.
Who buys junk cars in New Jersey?
Junk Cars Nation lists 140 businesses in New Jersey that buy or tow junk cars: 98 junkyards, 26 junk car buyers, 13 towing and pickup services and 3 junk removal haulers. The rest are auto recyclers and scrap yards that mostly sell parts or take metal.
Can I sell a junk car without a title in New Jersey?
To transfer ownership, the buyer needs a properly assigned title with the seller's and buyer's names, addresses and signatures and the date of sale. The full New Jersey rules, with official sources, are on our title and DMV page.
What do I do after I sell a car in New Jersey?
MVC has no separate notice-of-sale form. Plates can move to another vehicle, but not to another owner.