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Cash for cars in Pittsburgh, PA

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Selling a car in Pittsburgh

Hills, potholes and salt are hard on Pittsburgh cars, and we buy them with suspension, rust or brake problems.

Whether the car is parked in Lawrenceville, Bloomfield or out toward Brookline, we can get a truck to it. Pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours after you accept an offer.

Winter wear doesn't scare us off

Rust holes, seized brakes and exhaust that's hanging on by a clamp are normal for cars that have spent a lot of winters on salted roads. We price the whole car, including the parts that still have value, so rust lowers the offer without ending the conversation.

Areas we cover around Pittsburgh

Outside the city limits, we cover McKeesport, Bethel Park, Monroeville, Penn Hills, Mt. Lebanon and Cranberry Township. The tow is just as free in the suburbs as it is downtown.

  • McKeesport
  • Bethel Park
  • Monroeville
  • Penn Hills
  • Mt. Lebanon
  • Cranberry Township

Local rules in Pittsburgh

Title transfers and duplicate titles for Pittsburgh residents are handled by the PennDOT authorized agents (online messengers and agents such as notaries and tag services). PennDOT driver license centers do not process title transactions; titles go through an authorized agent or PennDOT's Harrisburg Riverfront Office Center.

Keeping a junk car at home: Pittsburgh Code Chapter 1004 adopts IPMC 302.8: no inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle may be parked, kept or stored on any premises, and none may be dismantled there. Read the rule.

Paperwork for Pennsylvania sellers

  • Notarized title signature: Required
  • License plates: Seller removes them; turn in or transfer
  • Report the sale: No separate seller notice form
  • Duplicate title: MV-38O; $72
  • Junk without a title: Allowed in some cases

The full list of Pennsylvania rules is on our Pennsylvania page. For duplicate titles and release of liability forms, contact the PennDOT Driver and Vehicle Services.

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How it works in Pittsburgh

Most Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh, and pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours.

Questions from Pittsburgh sellers

Do you buy cars in Lawrenceville and East Liberty?

Yes. We buy cars in Lawrenceville, East Liberty and every other neighborhood in Pittsburgh, plus nearby areas like McKeesport and Bethel Park. Pickup is free wherever the car is parked.

How fast can you pick up my car in Pittsburgh?

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

Do you buy junk cars in Pittsburgh?

Yes. We buy junk, wrecked and non-running cars in Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh, PA?

The title and a photo ID that matches it. Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania, the plates don't go to the buyer. Remove the plate after the title transfer and return it to PennDOT unless you transfer it to another vehicle. For a duplicate title, Pittsburgh residents can go to the PennDOT authorized agents (online messengers and agents such as notaries and tag services).

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

Sometimes. An owner whose title is faulty, lost or destroyed can transfer a salvage vehicle kept on their own property to a scrap metal processor, and must verify the salvage report (75 Pa.C.S. 1163). Otherwise you'll need the title or a duplicate. To replace a lost Pennsylvania title, apply to the PennDOT Driver and Vehicle Services with MV-38O. The fee is $72.

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

Pittsburgh Code Chapter 1004 adopts IPMC 302.8: no inoperative or unlicensed motor vehicle may be parked, kept or stored on any premises, and none may be dismantled there. If you'd rather not deal with it, we tow junk cars from Pittsburgh for free and pay you for them.

Do you charge for towing in Pittsburgh?

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

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Checked against these sources on November 6, 2026.

Last updated November 6, 2026.

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