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Cash for cars in Phoenix, AZ

We buy cars, trucks and SUVs in Phoenix and across Maricopa County, in any condition. Get an offer online and we'll tow it for free.

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Selling a car in Phoenix

Phoenix summers fade paint, split dashboards and kill batteries, and we buy sun-worn cars all over the Valley.

We pick up all over Phoenix, from Maryvale and Ahwatukee to Arcadia and Laveen. Pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours after you accept an offer.

Cars worn out by the heat

Heat is hard on everything rubber and plastic: belts, hoses, seals, dashboards and headlight lenses. It also wears out batteries and AC compressors early. If your car has a cracked dash, no AC or a battery that won't hold a charge, we'll still make an offer.

Areas we cover around Phoenix

Live just outside Phoenix? We also buy in Mesa, Chandler, Glendale, Scottsdale, Tempe and Peoria, and anywhere else in Arizona for that matter.

  • Mesa
  • Chandler
  • Glendale
  • Scottsdale
  • Tempe
  • Peoria

Local rules in Phoenix

Title transfers and duplicate titles for Phoenix residents are handled by the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT MVD). Title and registration services are offered at MVD offices and MVD Authorized Third Party offices.

Keeping a junk car at home: Under Phoenix's Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance, an inoperable vehicle must not be visible from beyond the property line; car covers and tarps are not acceptable screening. Read the rule.

Paperwork for Arizona sellers

  • Notarized title signature: Depends on when your title was printed
  • License plates: Seller removes and keeps them
  • Report the sale: Sold Notice, form 46-8502, online
  • Duplicate title: Title Replacement on AZ MVD Now, or Title and Registration Application (96-0236) by mail; $4
  • Junk without a title: Allowed in some cases

The full list of Arizona rules is on our Arizona page. For duplicate titles and release of liability forms, contact the Arizona Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division (MVD).

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How it works in Phoenix

Start with the year, make and model or your VIN. Once you have a number you like, choose a pickup slot, and a local driver collects the car from your home, work or a shop in Phoenix. Payment changes hands before the car is loaded. The full process covers what to have ready.

  1. Get your offer

    Tell us the year, make, model and condition, or start with your VIN. Your cash offer is good for 7 days.

  2. Pick a pickup time

    Choose when and where. Towing is free anywhere in Phoenix, and pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours.

Questions from Phoenix sellers

Do you buy cars in Maryvale and South Mountain?

Yes. We buy cars in Maryvale, South Mountain and every other neighborhood in Phoenix, plus nearby areas like Mesa and Chandler. Pickup is free wherever the car is parked.

How fast can you pick up my car in Phoenix?

Pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours of accepting your offer, at a time you choose. The timing is the same in Mesa and Chandler.

Do you buy junk cars in Phoenix?

Yes, from rusted-out project cars to vehicles that haven't started in years. We pay for junk cars across Maricopa County and haul them away at no cost.

What paperwork do I need to sell a car in Phoenix, AZ?

The title and a photo ID that matches it. On titles printed from 1992 to April 2020, the seller's signature must be notarized or witnessed by an MVD agent. Titles printed since April 2020 have no notary section. In Arizona, the plates belong to the seller, not the car. Remove the plate before the buyer takes the car; you can transfer it to your next vehicle. File the Sold Notice, form 46-8502, with the state after the sale, and you can file it online. It records that the car is no longer yours. For a duplicate title, Phoenix residents can go to the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT MVD).

Can I sell a junk car without a title in Phoenix?

Sometimes. Registered scrap metal dealers and licensed automotive recyclers may buy vehicles 12+ model years old valued at $1,200 or less without a title if the owner signs a statement and provides photo ID (A.R.S. 28-2098). Otherwise you'll need the title or a duplicate. To replace a lost Arizona title, apply to the Arizona Department of Transportation, Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) with Title Replacement on AZ MVD Now, or Title and Registration Application (96-0236) by mail. The fee is $4.

Can I keep a junk car at my house in Phoenix?

Under Phoenix's Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance, an inoperable vehicle must not be visible from beyond the property line; car covers and tarps are not acceptable screening. If you'd rather not deal with it, we tow junk cars from Phoenix for free and pay you for them.

Do you charge for towing in Phoenix?

No. Towing is free in Phoenix and everywhere else we buy. The offer you accept is the amount you're paid.

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Checked against these sources on November 6, 2026.

Last updated November 6, 2026.

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