What’s The Process For Junking My Car?

Give us some basic information about your vehicle, such as year, make, model, and trim, and we’ll get you a list of competitive quotes from licensed junkyards in Kentucky. Choose the offer you want, and we’ll collect your car and transport it to the junkyard for you. Simple!

How Much Can I Get for Junking My Car?

Your payout depends on the vehicle’s weight, age, and condition. Get a quote, and we’ll give you a figure for your car.

Will You Buy My Car if the Catalytic Converter is Missing or Stolen?

Yes. We buy cars with missing or stolen catalytic converters, and it won’t stop you from selling. The converter contains valuable metals, so your offer will be lower than for the same car with the converter in place. Just let us know it’s missing when you request a quote, and the price we give you will already account for it, with no surprises at pickup.

How Can I Scrap a Car for the Most Money?

Parting the vehicle out yourself can be lucrative, but it requires a lot of time and skill. It’s simpler to use a broker like Wheels Away that can source the most competitive offers on your behalf.

How Do I Surrender My License Plates in Kentucky?

If the registration has already expired when you sell the vehicle, you should surrender your license plates to the county clerk’s office (this does not apply to personalized plates). If the registration has not expired, you can keep your plates. You can view the latest guidance on drive.ky.gov.

Do I Need to Cancel My Insurance After Junking My Car in Kentucky?

Yes, but do it in the right order. Let the car go, hand your title in to the county clerk, and then call your insurer. Cancelling cover before the car has been collected can leave you exposed on pickup day.

Can I Junk a Car with Expired Registration in Kentucky?

Yes, you can still junk a car with an expired registration in Kentucky.

What Documents Do I Need to Junk My Car in Kentucky?

In most cases, you’ll need the vehicle title, signed in front of a notary with the odometer reading filled in, plus photo ID such as a driver’s license. A bill of sale isn’t required but is worth keeping as proof of the sale. If the car is 15 years old or older, the buyer may not need the title at all

Do I Need a Bill of Sale to Junk a Car?

In states where you don’t need a title to junk a car, you may be asked to present a bill of sale or other document to prove ownership. In Kentucky, if your vehicle is 15 years old or older, you don’t need a title to junk it. If you have a bill of sale, it may be accepted as proof of ownership.

What Happens to My Car After I Junk It?

When you junk your car, usable parts are removed for resale or recycling, hazardous fluids are safely drained, and the vehicle’s body is crushed for metal recovery. Any remaining non-recyclable materials are disposed of responsibly, following environmental regulations.

How Do I Tow a Car to a Junkyard?

You don’t need to tow your junk car yourself. Sell your car with Wheels Away, and we’ll retrieve your vehicle and tow it safely to the junkyard. Even if it’s no longer running, we can tow it away for you!

Can You Pick Up a Car That’s at a Repair Shop or Impound Lot?

Yes. We can collect your car from a repair shop, impound lot, or storage yard. Before pickup, you’ll need to settle any outstanding repair, storage, or towing fees, since most facilities won’t release a vehicle until the bill is paid. Then let the shop or lot know we’re coming, confirm their opening hours, and have your title and photo ID ready, as some locations require the owner’s authorization before releasing the car. Fees at impound lots often grow daily, so the sooner you arrange pickup, the less you’ll pay.

Can You Register a Car with a Salvage Title in Kentucky?

No, you cannot register a car with a salvage title. Salvage title cars must be rebuilt, inspected, and issued with a rebuilt title to certify they are roadworthy before they can be registered.

Can I Junk a Car with a Lien on It?

No, the lien must be resolved first. This usually means you’ll have to pay the lien yourself before selling the car.

What Is a Junk Vehicle Affidavit and How Do I Use It?

n Kentucky, Junk Vehicle Affidavits are not used. In the states that do use them, the affidavit is an official document that allows a vehicle to be sent to a salvage yard when the car’s title, salvage title, or Certificate of Destruction is unavailable.

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