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Cash for cars in Cleveland, OH

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Selling a car in Cleveland

Lake-effect snow means heavy salt in Cleveland, and we buy cars with rusted frames and brake lines.

We pick up all over Cleveland, from Ohio City and Tremont to Slavic Village and Collinwood. 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 Cleveland

Outside the city limits, we cover Lakewood, Parma, Euclid, Cleveland Heights, Strongsville and Westlake. The tow is just as free in the suburbs as it is downtown.

  • Lakewood
  • Parma
  • Euclid
  • Cleveland Heights
  • Strongsville
  • Westlake

Local rules in Cleveland

Title transfers and duplicate titles for Cleveland residents are handled by the Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office, Auto Title Division. In Cuyahoga County, auto titles are handled by the Fiscal Office's Auto Title Division rather than the Clerk of Courts.

Keeping a junk car at home: Under Cleveland ordinance 451.27, a junk vehicle kept uncovered on private property over 72 hours can draw a notice to garage it or remove it within 10 days. Read the rule.

Paperwork for Ohio sellers

  • Notarized title signature: Required
  • License plates: Seller removes and keeps them
  • Duplicate title: BMV 3774; $18 ($23 in some counties)
  • Junk without a title: Title required

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

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How it works in Cleveland

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

Questions from Cleveland sellers

Do you buy cars in Ohio City and Old Brooklyn?

Yes. We buy cars in Ohio City, Old Brooklyn and every other neighborhood in Cleveland, plus nearby areas like Lakewood and Parma. Pickup is free wherever the car is parked.

How fast can you pick up my car in Cleveland?

Pickup in Cleveland is usually within 24 to 48 hours after you accept. We also cover Lakewood, Parma, Euclid and the rest of the Cleveland area.

Do you buy junk cars in Cleveland?

Yes. We buy junk, wrecked and non-running cars in Cleveland 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 Cleveland, OH?

The title and a photo ID that matches it. Ohio 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 Ohio, the plates belong to the seller, not the car. Seller must remove plates at sale and may transfer them to another vehicle within 30 days. For a duplicate title, Cleveland residents can go to the Cuyahoga County Fiscal Office, Auto Title Division.

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

No. Ohio statutes require the title: owners surrender it when a vehicle is dismantled or destroyed (ORC 4505.11(A)); scrap processors mark the owner's title 'TO BE CANCELED' and send it to the clerk (ORC 4738.16). To replace a lost Ohio title, apply to the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) with BMV 3774. The fee is $18 ($23 in some counties).

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

Under Cleveland ordinance 451.27, a junk vehicle kept uncovered on private property over 72 hours can draw a notice to garage it or remove it within 10 days. If you'd rather not deal with it, we tow junk cars from Cleveland for free and pay you for them.

Do you charge for towing in Cleveland?

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

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Checked against these sources on November 6, 2026.

Last updated November 6, 2026.

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