Selling a car in San Antonio
Spring hail and long summers both take a toll in San Antonio, and we buy cars with dented roofs and dead AC alike.
We pick up all over San Antonio, from Alamo Heights and Stone Oak to the Medical Center and Southtown. Pickup is usually within 24 to 48 hours after you accept an offer.
Hail-dented cars sell as they are
A bad hailstorm can leave a car worth less than the cost of fixing it, especially when the roof, hood and glass are all damaged. We price hail cars on what's still good underneath: the engine, transmission, interior and parts. You don't need a body shop estimate or an insurance check first.
Areas we cover around San Antonio
Outside the city limits, we cover New Braunfels, Schertz, Converse, Leon Valley, Helotes and Boerne. The tow is just as free in the suburbs as it is downtown.
- New Braunfels
- Schertz
- Converse
- Leon Valley
- Helotes
- Boerne
Local rules in San Antonio
Title transfers and duplicate titles for San Antonio residents are handled by the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector.
Keeping a junk car at home: San Antonio City Code Sec. 19-357 bars storing a wrecked or dismantled vehicle at a residence in public view; keep it in an enclosed garage or behind a privacy fence. Read the rule.
Paperwork for Texas sellers
- Notarized title signature: Not required
- License plates: Seller's choice: leave them or keep them
- Report the sale: Vehicle Transfer Notification, within 30 days, online
- Duplicate title: VTR-34 Application for a Certified Copy of Title; $2 by mail, $5.45 in person
- Junk without a title: Allowed in some cases (Form VTR-71-2, Application for Authority to Dispose of a Motor Vehicle to a Demolisher)
The full list of Texas rules is on our Texas page. For duplicate titles and release of liability forms, contact the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV).
No obligation.
How it works in San Antonio
Most San Antonio 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.
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 San Antonio, 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 San Antonio sellers
Do you buy cars in Alamo Heights and King William?
Yes. We buy cars in Alamo Heights, King William and every other neighborhood in San Antonio, plus nearby areas like New Braunfels and Schertz. Pickup is free wherever the car is parked.
How fast can you pick up my car in San Antonio?
Once you accept, we schedule the tow for a time that suits you, usually within 24 to 48 hours. That goes for San Antonio itself and the surrounding suburbs.
Do you buy junk cars in San Antonio?
We do, and they don't need to run. A junk car in San Antonio is priced on its weight, its working parts and the model, and the tow truck brings a winch if the wheels won't roll.
What paperwork do I need to sell a car in San Antonio, TX?
The title and a photo ID that matches it. Texas doesn't require the seller's signature on the title to be notarized. In Texas, you choose: leave the plates on the car for the buyer, or take them off and keep them. If you take them off, you can reuse them on a vehicle of the same class; plates you remove and don't reuse must be defaced. File the Vehicle Transfer Notification with the state within 30 days of the sale, and you can file it online. It records that the car is no longer yours. For a duplicate title, San Antonio residents can go to the Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector.
Can I sell a junk car without a title in San Antonio?
Sometimes. Owners get a TxDMV Certificate of Authority via Form VTR-71-2 ($2); demolishers must accept it in lieu of a title (Transp. Code 683.054). A lost Texas title is unnecessary if TxDMV verifies ownership. Otherwise you'll need the title or a duplicate. To replace a lost Texas title, apply to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) with VTR-34 Application for a Certified Copy of Title. The fee is $2 by mail, $5.45 in person.
Can I keep a junk car at my house in San Antonio?
San Antonio City Code Sec. 19-357 bars storing a wrecked or dismantled vehicle at a residence in public view; keep it in an enclosed garage or behind a privacy fence. If you'd rather not deal with it, we tow junk cars from San Antonio for free and pay you for them.
Do you charge for towing in San Antonio?
No. Towing is free in San Antonio and everywhere else we buy. The offer you accept is the amount you're paid.
Sources
- Bexar County Tax Assessor-Collector: vehicle titles
- San Antonio: rules on junk and inoperable vehicles
- TxDMV: Buying or Selling a Vehicle
- TxDMV: Get a Copy of Your Title
- Texas Transportation Code Chapter 683, Sections 683.051 to 683.054 (Texas Legislature)
- TxDMV Abandoned Vehicles page, Certificate of Authority to Demolish
- TxDMV Form VTR-71-2, Application for Authority to Dispose of a Motor Vehicle to a Demolisher
- TxDMV Motor Vehicle Title Manual (August 2026), Section 11.10 Notarized Documents and Forms
Checked against these sources on November 6, 2026.
Last updated November 6, 2026.