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Cash for cars in Detroit, MI

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

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Selling a car in Detroit

Michigan road salt eats rocker panels and brake lines, and we buy rusted cars and trucks all around Detroit.

Whether the car is parked in Southwest Detroit, Corktown or out toward Grandmont-Rosedale, we can get a truck to it. Pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours after you accept an offer.

Rusted frames and failed inspections

Years of salt and slush can rot a car from underneath long before the engine wears out. If a mechanic told you the frame, brake lines or rocker panels aren't worth fixing, we'll still buy the car. Inspection stickers don't matter to us.

Areas we cover around Detroit

Outside the city limits, we cover Dearborn, Warren, Livonia, Southfield, Taylor and Hamtramck. The tow is just as free in the suburbs as it is downtown.

  • Dearborn
  • Warren
  • Livonia
  • Southfield
  • Taylor
  • Hamtramck

Local rules in Detroit

Title transfers and duplicate titles for Detroit residents are handled by the Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State).

Keeping a junk car at home: Per the Detroit Police Department, a vehicle left on private property 48 continuous hours without the property owner's or lessee's consent is deemed abandoned. Report it to the local precinct. Read the rule.

Paperwork for Michigan sellers

  • License plates: Seller removes and keeps them
  • Report the sale: No separate seller notice form
  • Duplicate title: Duplicate title application, TR-11L (or online); $15
  • Junk without a title: Title required

The full list of Michigan rules is on our Michigan page. For duplicate titles and release of liability forms, contact the Michigan Secretary of State.

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How it works in Detroit

Most Detroit 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.

  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 Detroit, and pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours.

Questions from Detroit sellers

Do you buy cars in Southwest Detroit and East English Village?

Yes. We buy cars in Southwest Detroit, East English Village and every other neighborhood in Detroit, plus nearby areas like Dearborn and Warren. Pickup is free wherever the car is parked.

How fast can you pick up my car in Detroit?

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

Do you buy junk cars in Detroit?

Yes. We buy junk, wrecked and non-running cars in Detroit and tow them for free. Most are priced on their parts and metal, plus any value left in the model.

What paperwork do I need to sell a car in Detroit, MI?

The title and a photo ID that matches it. In Michigan, the plates belong to the seller, not the car. Seller must remove the plate before the buyer takes the vehicle. It may stay on when selling to an immediate family member. For a duplicate title, Detroit residents can go to the Michigan Department of State (Secretary of State).

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

No. A recycler or scrap processor buying a vehicle from its owner must receive an assigned title (MCL 257.217c). To replace a lost Michigan title, apply to the Michigan Secretary of State with Duplicate title application, TR-11L (or online). The fee is $15.

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

Per the Detroit Police Department, a vehicle left on private property 48 continuous hours without the property owner's or lessee's consent is deemed abandoned. Report it to the local precinct. If you'd rather not deal with it, we tow junk cars from Detroit for free and pay you for them.

Do you charge for towing in Detroit?

Never. There's no hook-up fee, mileage charge or deduction for the tow, whether the car is in Detroit or out in Hamtramck.

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Checked against these sources on November 6, 2026.

Last updated November 6, 2026.

Get cash for your car in Detroit

A cash offer, free towing anywhere in the US, and payment at pickup. The offer is good for 7 days.

Get my cash offer (855) 497-1176