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Cash for junk cars in Texas

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Who buys junk cars in Texas

Junk Cars Nation lists 612 junkyards, auto recyclers, scrap yards and junk car buyers in Texas, the 2nd-most of the 50 states and DC. Of those, 356 junkyards, 103 auto recyclers and parts yards, 63 scrap and recycling yards, 51 junk car buyers, 34 towing and pickup services and 5 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 Texas

  • Title: Give the buyer a properly signed title with the date of sale and odometer reading, plus a signed Application for Texas Title and/or Registration (Form 130-U) with the sales price clearly shown.
  • No title: TxDMV expects a signed title for a sale.
  • After the sale: Yes. File a Vehicle Transfer Notification with TxDMV.
  • Plates: You may remove your plates and registration sticker.

Checked against official sources October 2026.

Full Texas rules with sources

Sell a junk car by city in Texas

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 Texas?
Enter the year, make, model, condition and your ZIP. We find one listed buyer near you in Texas 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 Texas?
Junk Cars Nation lists 446 businesses in Texas that buy or tow junk cars: 356 junkyards, 51 junk car buyers, 34 towing and pickup services and 5 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 Texas?
TxDMV expects a signed title for a sale. The full Texas rules, with official sources, are on our title and DMV page.
What do I do after I sell a car in Texas?
Yes. File a Vehicle Transfer Notification with TxDMV. You may remove your plates and registration sticker.