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Cash for cars in Charlotte, NC

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

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Selling a car in Charlotte

North Carolina titles need a notarized seller signature, and we help Charlotte sellers find a notary before pickup.

Whether the car is parked in Plaza Midwood, NoDa or out toward South End, we can get a truck to it. Pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours after you accept an offer.

Parking costs make an extra car expensive

When parking, insurance and registration cost more than a second car is worth, selling it is usually the better deal. We pick up from apartment garages, street spots and paid lots, so you don't need a driveway to sell.

Areas we cover around Charlotte

Live just outside Charlotte? We also buy in Concord, Gastonia, Matthews, Huntersville, Mint Hill and Rock Hill, SC, and anywhere else in North Carolina for that matter.

  • Concord
  • Gastonia
  • Matthews
  • Huntersville
  • Mint Hill
  • Rock Hill, SC

Local rules in Charlotte

Title transfers and duplicate titles for Charlotte residents are handled by the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) license plate agency. NCDMV says to transfer a title at a license plate agency or by mail.

Keeping a junk car at home: Charlotte's Health and Sanitation Ordinance allows one junk vehicle per property only under an acceptable car cover at the rear of the property; tarps do not qualify. Read the rule.

Paperwork for North Carolina sellers

  • Notarized title signature: Required
  • License plates: Seller removes them; turn in or transfer
  • Report the sale: No separate seller notice form
  • Duplicate title: MVR-4; $25.50
  • Junk without a title: Allowed in some cases

The full list of North Carolina rules is on our North Carolina page. For duplicate titles and release of liability forms, contact the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV).

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How it works in Charlotte

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 Mecklenburg 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 Charlotte, and pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours.

Questions from Charlotte sellers

Do you buy cars in Plaza Midwood and Steele Creek?

Yes. We buy cars in Plaza Midwood, Steele Creek and every other neighborhood in Charlotte, plus nearby areas like Concord and Gastonia. Pickup is free wherever the car is parked.

How fast can you pick up my car in Charlotte?

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

Do you buy junk cars in Charlotte?

Yes. We buy junk, wrecked and non-running cars in Charlotte 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 Charlotte, NC?

The title and a photo ID that matches it. North Carolina requires the seller's signature on the title to be notarized, so plan a stop at a bank, shipping store or mobile notary before pickup. In North Carolina, the plates don't go to the buyer. Surrender the plate immediately unless you transfer it to another vehicle. Return it before canceling liability insurance. For a duplicate title, Charlotte residents can go to the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) license plate agency.

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

Sometimes. Recyclers and salvage yards can buy a vehicle at least 12 model years old without a title if the seller signs a no-lien ownership statement and shows photo ID (G.S. 20-62.1). Otherwise you'll need the title or a duplicate. To replace a lost North Carolina title, apply to the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) with MVR-4. The fee is $25.50.

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

Charlotte's Health and Sanitation Ordinance allows one junk vehicle per property only under an acceptable car cover at the rear of the property; tarps do not qualify. If you'd rather not deal with it, we tow junk cars from Charlotte for free and pay you for them.

Do you charge for towing in Charlotte?

No. The pickup costs you nothing, and the price you accept for your car is what you're handed at pickup.

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Checked against these sources on November 6, 2026.

Last updated November 6, 2026.

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