Cash for junk cars in Philadelphia, PA
42 listed buyers in Philadelphia, 11 more within 25 miles. Tell us the car; we call you with one local offer. Free, no obligation.
Philadelphia in Pennsylvania
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Junk car buyers in Philadelphia
Junk Cars Nation lists 42 businesses in Philadelphia that buy or tow junk cars: 28 junkyards, 7 junk car buyers, 6 towing and pickup services and 1 junk removal hauler. Another 11 are within 25 miles of Philadelphia, the farthest 10.1 miles out. Counting every kind of yard, Philadelphia has the 5th-most listed junkyards of any US city in the directory. Listings checked September 2026.
A buyer that tows picks the car up; a junkyard may ask you to bring it in or send its own truck. Ask what the price includes before you agree. We call you first, name the buyer, and share your details only with that one buyer if you say yes.
See every junkyard and recycler in Philadelphia, including parts yards that don't buy whole cars.
Pennsylvania paperwork for the sale
- Title: The seller signs and hand-prints their name on the PA title and writes in the mileage.
- No title: A normal private sale needs the title.
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Junk car towing: what to ask before pickup Questions people ask
- How do I sell a junk car in Philadelphia?
- Enter the year, make, model, condition and your ZIP. We pick one listed buyer near Philadelphia and call you with their offer. You agree price and pickup with that buyer. Your number goes to nobody else.
- Who buys junk cars in Philadelphia?
- Junk Cars Nation lists 42 businesses in Philadelphia that buy or tow junk cars (28 junkyards, 7 junk car buyers, 6 towing and pickup services and 1 junk removal hauler), plus 11 more within 25 miles. Verified buyers show their phone number; for the rest, we make the introduction.
- What is a junk car worth in Philadelphia?
- It depends on the car's weight, the current scrap steel price, the parts still on it and the tow distance. Buyers price the same car differently, so compare offers. Our junk car value guide shows the public benchmark and how to work out a ceiling for your car.
- Can I sell a junk car without a title in Pennsylvania?
- A normal private sale needs the title. See the full Pennsylvania rules for the forms and fees.