Cash for junk cars in Houston, TX
81 listed buyers in Houston, 9 more within 25 miles. Tell us the car; we call you with one local offer. Free, no obligation.
Houston in Texas
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Junk car buyers in Houston
Junk Cars Nation lists 81 businesses in Houston that buy or tow junk cars: 62 junkyards, 12 junk car buyers and 7 towing and pickup services. Another 9 are within 25 miles of Houston, the farthest 15.7 miles out. Counting every kind of yard, Houston has the 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 Houston, including parts yards that don't buy whole cars.
Texas paperwork for the sale
- 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.
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Junk car towing: what to ask before pickup Questions people ask
- How do I sell a junk car in Houston?
- Enter the year, make, model, condition and your ZIP. We pick one listed buyer near Houston 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 Houston?
- Junk Cars Nation lists 81 businesses in Houston that buy or tow junk cars (62 junkyards, 12 junk car buyers and 7 towing and pickup services), plus 9 more within 25 miles. Verified buyers show their phone number; for the rest, we make the introduction.
- What is a junk car worth in Houston?
- 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 Texas?
- TxDMV expects a signed title for a sale. See the full Texas rules for the forms and fees.