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Cash for cars in Fresno, CA

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Selling a car in Fresno

Central Valley farm roads and summer heat wear cars down, and we buy work trucks and commuters alike in Fresno.

Sellers in the Tower District, Sunnyside, West Fresno and every other part of Fresno get the same free pickup. Pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours after you accept an offer.

Overheating and AC failures are fine

Cars that run hot, lose coolant or blow warm air are common in hot climates, and the repairs add up fast. We buy cars with cooling system, head gasket and AC problems, and we tow them for free if they can't be driven.

Areas we cover around Fresno

Live just outside Fresno? We also buy in Clovis, Madera, Sanger, Selma, Reedley and Kerman, and anywhere else in California for that matter.

  • Clovis
  • Madera
  • Sanger
  • Selma
  • Reedley
  • Kerman

Local rules in Fresno

Title transfers and duplicate titles for Fresno residents are handled by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) field office. Use the DMV locator to find a field office.

Keeping a junk car at home: Fresno bars storing inoperable vehicles on private property unless fully enclosed in a legal structure, such as a garage; car covers are not acceptable. Report: (559) 621-8400. Read the rule.

Paperwork for California sellers

  • License plates: Stay with the car
  • Report the sale: Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability (NRL), form REG 138, within 5 days, online
  • Duplicate title: REG 227 (Application for Replacement or Transfer of Title); $28
  • Junk without a title: Title required (REG 227, Application for Duplicate Title (if the title is lost))

The full list of California rules is on our California page. For duplicate titles and release of liability forms, contact the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

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How it works in Fresno

Tell us about the car online or call (855) 497-1176, and you'll get a cash offer that stays good for 7 days. Accept it, pick a time, and a driver comes to wherever the car is in Fresno County. You get paid, sign the title, and the car is gone. 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 Fresno, and pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours.

Questions from Fresno sellers

Do you buy cars in the Tower District and Southeast Fresno?

Yes. We buy cars in the Tower District, Southeast Fresno and every other neighborhood in Fresno, plus nearby areas like Clovis and Madera. Pickup is free wherever the car is parked.

How fast can you pick up my car in Fresno?

Pickup in Fresno is usually within 24 to 48 hours after you accept. We also cover Clovis, Madera, Sanger and the rest of the Fresno area.

Do you buy junk cars in Fresno?

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

What paperwork do I need to sell a car in Fresno, CA?

The title and a photo ID that matches it. In California, the license plates stay with the car when you sell it. Personalized, special recognition, and special interest plates can be reassigned to another vehicle for a fee. File the Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability (NRL), form REG 138, with the state within 5 days of the sale, and you can file it online. It records that the car is no longer yours. For a duplicate title, Fresno residents can go to the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) field office.

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

No. To get junk status a dismantler must submit the California title or, if lost, an Application for Duplicate Title (REG 227), with the Report of Vehicle To Be Dismantled (REG 42). To replace a lost California title, apply to the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) with REG 227 (Application for Replacement or Transfer of Title). The fee is $28.

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

Fresno bars storing inoperable vehicles on private property unless fully enclosed in a legal structure, such as a garage; car covers are not acceptable. Report: (559) 621-8400. If you'd rather not deal with it, we tow junk cars from Fresno for free and pay you for them.

Do you charge for towing in Fresno?

No. Towing is free in Fresno 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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