Selling a car in Tucson
Tucson heat is rough on batteries, tires and AC systems, and we buy cars that need any of the three.
We pick up all over Tucson, from the Catalina Foothills and Midtown to the Westside and Sam Hughes. 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 Tucson
Outside the city limits, we cover Marana, Oro Valley, Sahuarita, South Tucson, Vail and Green Valley. The tow is just as free in the suburbs as it is downtown.
- Marana
- Oro Valley
- Sahuarita
- South Tucson
- Vail
- Green Valley
Local rules in Tucson
Title transfers and duplicate titles for Tucson 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: Tucson Code Chapter 16 requires junked or inoperable vehicles be kept in a garage, behind an opaque fence in a side or rear yard, or opaque-covered in a carport. 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).
No obligation.
How it works in Tucson
Most Tucson sales take a few days from first quote to empty driveway. You get an offer, schedule the tow, get paid on the spot, then hand over the signed title and keys. Nothing is charged for the pickup. The full process covers what to have ready.
Get your offer
Tell us the year, make, model and condition, or start with your VIN. Your cash offer is good for 7 days.
Pick a pickup time
Choose when and where. Towing is free anywhere in Tucson, and pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours.
Get paid on the spot
The driver checks the car and pays you. Then you sign the title, hand over the keys and the car is loaded.
Questions from Tucson sellers
Do you buy cars in the Catalina Foothills and Armory Park?
Yes. We buy cars in the Catalina Foothills, Armory Park and every other neighborhood in Tucson, plus nearby areas like Marana and Oro Valley. Pickup is free wherever the car is parked.
How fast can you pick up my car in Tucson?
Once you accept, we schedule the tow for a time that suits you, usually within 24 to 48 hours. That goes for Tucson itself and the surrounding suburbs.
Do you buy junk cars in Tucson?
We do, and they don't need to run. A junk car in Tucson is priced on its weight, its working parts and the model, and the tow truck brings a winch if the wheels won't roll.
What paperwork do I need to sell a car in Tucson, 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, Tucson residents can go to the Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT MVD).
Can I sell a junk car without a title in Tucson?
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 Tucson?
Tucson Code Chapter 16 requires junked or inoperable vehicles be kept in a garage, behind an opaque fence in a side or rear yard, or opaque-covered in a carport. If you'd rather not deal with it, we tow junk cars from Tucson for free and pay you for them.
Do you charge for towing in Tucson?
No. Towing is free in Tucson and everywhere else we buy. The offer you accept is the amount you're paid.
Sources
- Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division (ADOT MVD): vehicle titles
- Tucson: rules on junk and inoperable vehicles
- ADOT MVD: Selling Your Vehicle
- ADOT MVD: Vehicle Services FAQ
- ADOT MVD: Sold Notice
- ADOT MVD: Vehicle Title (title replacement fee)
- ADOT MVD dealer manual: Title Document Overview (signature rules by title version)
- A.R.S. 28-2098, Vehicle sales; no certificate of title (Arizona Legislature)
- ADOT Form 46-4421, Owner Affidavit for a Vehicle Sale to an Automotive Recycler or Scrap Metal Dealer
Checked against these sources on November 6, 2026.
Last updated November 6, 2026.