Selling a car in Memphis
We pick up on both sides of the state line around Memphis, including DeSoto County in Mississippi.
Whether the car is parked in Midtown, Cooper-Young or out toward Raleigh, we can get a truck to it. Pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours after you accept an offer.
Whatever shape it's in
A car doesn't need to run, pass inspection or have a current registration for us to buy it. Mechanical failures, accident damage, missing keys and years of sitting in the yard all lower the price a bit, but none of them end the sale.
Areas we cover around Memphis
Outside the city limits, we cover Bartlett, Germantown, Collierville, Southaven, MS, Millington and Cordova. The tow is just as free in the suburbs as it is downtown.
- Bartlett
- Germantown
- Collierville
- Southaven, MS
- Millington
- Cordova
Local rules in Memphis
Title transfers and duplicate titles for Memphis residents are handled by the Shelby County Clerk, Title and Registration.
Keeping a junk car at home: Memphis Code Enforcement applies Ordinance 5708 to inoperable vehicles on private property; after a violation order, owners have 14 calendar days to repair, remove, or lawfully store them. Read the rule.
Paperwork for Tennessee sellers
- License plates: Seller removes and keeps them
- Duplicate title: Multi-purpose, Noting of Lien, and Duplicate Title Application; $14 plus any county fees
The full list of Tennessee rules is on our Tennessee page. For duplicate titles and release of liability forms, contact the Tennessee Department of Revenue, Vehicle Services (titles through your County Clerk).
No obligation.
How it works in Memphis
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 Memphis. Payment changes hands before the car is loaded. The full process covers what to have ready.
Get your offer
Tell us the year, make, model and condition, or start with your VIN. Your cash offer is good for 7 days.
Pick a pickup time
Choose when and where. Towing is free anywhere in Memphis, and pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours.
Get paid on the spot
The driver checks the car and pays you. Then you sign the title, hand over the keys and the car is loaded.
Questions from Memphis sellers
Do you buy cars in Midtown and Hickory Hill?
Yes. We buy cars in Midtown, Hickory Hill and every other neighborhood in Memphis, plus nearby areas like Bartlett and Germantown. Pickup is free wherever the car is parked.
How fast can you pick up my car in Memphis?
Once you accept, we schedule the tow for a time that suits you, usually within 24 to 48 hours. That goes for Memphis itself and the surrounding suburbs.
Do you buy junk cars in Memphis?
Yes, from rusted-out project cars to vehicles that haven't started in years. We pay for junk cars across Shelby County and haul them away at no cost.
What paperwork do I need to sell a car in Memphis, TN?
The title and a photo ID that matches it. In Tennessee, the plates belong to the seller, not the car. Plates follow the owner, not the vehicle, and can be transferred to another vehicle for $1. For a duplicate title, Memphis residents can go to the Shelby County Clerk, Title and Registration.
Can I keep a junk car at my house in Memphis?
Memphis Code Enforcement applies Ordinance 5708 to inoperable vehicles on private property; after a violation order, owners have 14 calendar days to repair, remove, or lawfully store them. If you'd rather not deal with it, we tow junk cars from Memphis for free and pay you for them.
Do you charge for towing in Memphis?
No. The pickup costs you nothing, and the price you accept for your car is what you're handed at pickup.
Sources
- Shelby County Clerk, Title and Registration: vehicle titles
- Memphis: rules on junk and inoperable vehicles
- TN Department of Revenue: Surrendering a License Plate
- TN Department of Revenue: Duplicate Title
Checked against these sources on November 6, 2026.
Last updated November 6, 2026.