
FAQs
Getting set to scrap your car in Arkansas? This FAQ answers your most common questions, from junking with a lien to getting the best payout.
What Documents Do I Need to Junk My Car in Arkansas?
Do I Need a Bill of Sale to Junk a Car?
Can You Junk a Car Without a Title in Arkansas?
What Are the Steps for Junking a Car in Arkansas if It’s Out of State?
Can You Register a Car With a Salvage Title In Arkansas?
How Do I Surrender My License Plates In Arkansas?
Do I Need to Cancel My Insurance After Junking My Car in Arkansas?
Yes. Wheels Away buys junk cars anywhere in Arkansas, running or not. You’ll need to show you’re the legal owner, and what paperwork that takes depends on the age of the car. Get a quote, and we’ll tell you exactly what applies to yours.
You should call multiple junkers for quotes and compare offers to get the best deal. You can also use a comparison service like Wheels Away to approach providers for you and show you the most competitive offers. Once you’ve chosen the offer you want, the junker usually handles the rest.
Yes. Before pickup day, settle any repair or storage fees you owe, then let them know we’re coming and check whether they need a release form, your ID, or the title before handing the car over. Tell us where the car is when you ask for a quote, and we’ll arrange a pickup time that suits their opening hours.
You’ll need to provide some information about your vehicle, such as its age and condition, to help buyers determine its value and whether it should be junked or salvaged. At Wheels Away, we don’t ask for anything we don’t need. Each question is designed to get you the most accurate valuation for your vehicle’s condition. You can then approve the deal you want and arrange free towing and fast payment at a time that works for you.
What you’ll earn is influenced by factors like weight, condition, age, and current scrap prices. Junk cars commonly sell for $100–$500! No matter its shape, your car should still bring in a fair payout.
Yes – but you’ll need the car title and/or valid ID to prove ownership.

You must have a title to junk a car in Arkansas. Vehicles at least 25 years old are an exception – they can be scrapped with just a bill of sale. If your title is missing, you can request a new or duplicate one by submitting Form 10-381. Check out our full guide for more details on Arkansas junk car title rules.
You’ll need to provide ID and proof of ownership, such as the title or a bill of sale depending on the age of the vehicle. For more information, contact the Arkansas DMV.
You should contact local junkers, be honest about your car’s condition, and they’ll advise you how to salvage your vehicle if it has value. Wheels Away can also do this for you and give you the most competitive salvage offers based on your ride’s age, weight, and condition! Free pickup included.
Some will, but only once the lien is cleared and the lienholder has agreed.
Removing and selling components individually can sometimes get you more cash than selling the car whole. Unfortunately, this risks damaging the car and its value. You can still sell your car whole and get a fair payout based on the value of its parts with a service like Wheels Away. It’s simple, convenient, and you’re guaranteed to get the most competitive offers!
Yes, but do it in the right order. Hand the car over, take your plates off, file the Notice of Transfer of Ownership with the DFA, and then call your insurer. Cancelling cover before the car has gone can leave you exposed if anything happens on pickup day.
Remove your license plates and either keep them, transfer them to your next vehicle, or turn them in to the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA). Once that’s done, remember to cancel your car insurance.
You can junk a car with an expired registration in Arkansas. You may be asked to provide proof of ownership, such as the car’s title, a valid ID, or other relevant paperwork.
No. Most buyers will need the loan to be paid off first. If your vehicle has an active lien, you must inform the buyer and get permission from the lienholder to junk it.
In most cases you’ll need the vehicle title signed over to the buyer with the odometer reading filled in, plus photo ID such as a driver’s license. If the car is at least 25 years old and the title has gone, a bill of sale can stand in its place. Keep a copy of whatever you sign.
In Arkansas, you can junk your car with a bill of sale if it’s at least 25 years old. If it’s newer than that, you’ll need the title, signed over with the odometer reading filled in.
Any components that can be reused will be removed and recycled, and dangerous fluids will be drained and disposed of appropriately. The body will be crushed.
The junker will usually take care of this for you. Wheels Away offers free towing and will transport your vehicle to the junkyard for you, even if it’s no longer running!
No. The vehicle will need to be inspected, rebuilt, and given a rebuilt title before it can be roadworthy again.
No. You’ll need to pay off the lien first, or ask the lienholder and junkyard to handle the payment between them with the profits from your junk car. Talk to your junkyard and lienholder to learn more.
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