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Cash for cars in Nashville, TN

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

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Selling a car in Nashville

Tennessee titles go through the County Clerk, and Davidson County handles duplicates if you've lost yours.

We pick up all over Nashville, from East Nashville and Germantown to the Gulch and Bellevue. Pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours after you accept an offer.

Any car, any condition

Whether your car runs fine, needs a new transmission or hasn't moved in years, we'll make an offer on it. Breakdowns, accident damage, missing keys and expired registration don't rule a car out.

Areas we cover around Nashville

Outside the city limits, we cover Murfreesboro, Franklin, Hendersonville, Smyrna, Brentwood and Gallatin. The tow is just as free in the suburbs as it is downtown.

  • Murfreesboro
  • Franklin
  • Hendersonville
  • Smyrna
  • Brentwood
  • Gallatin

Local rules in Nashville

Title transfers and duplicate titles for Nashville residents are handled by the Davidson County Clerk, Motor Vehicle Services. The main office prints duplicate titles instantly; branch offices mail them in 5 to 7 business days.

Keeping a junk car at home: Metro Code Chapter 16.24 bars openly keeping inoperable, unlicensed, or unregistered vehicles on any premises; store them in a garage or similar structure. An open carport does not qualify. 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).

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How it works in Nashville

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 Davidson 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 Nashville, and pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours.

Questions from Nashville sellers

Do you buy cars in East Nashville and Donelson?

Yes. We buy cars in East Nashville, Donelson and every other neighborhood in Nashville, plus nearby areas like Murfreesboro and Franklin. Pickup is free wherever the car is parked.

How fast can you pick up my car in Nashville?

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

Do you buy junk cars in Nashville?

Yes, from rusted-out project cars to vehicles that haven't started in years. We pay for junk cars across Davidson County and haul them away at no cost.

What paperwork do I need to sell a car in Nashville, 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, Nashville residents can go to the Davidson County Clerk, Motor Vehicle Services.

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

Metro Code Chapter 16.24 bars openly keeping inoperable, unlicensed, or unregistered vehicles on any premises; store them in a garage or similar structure. An open carport does not qualify. If you'd rather not deal with it, we tow junk cars from Nashville for free and pay you for them.

Do you charge for towing in Nashville?

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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Get cash for your car in Nashville

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

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