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Junking a car in Louisiana is easier when you know the rules. Our FAQ covers titles, salvage certificates, and more!
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Junk Your Car For Cash In Shreveport
Got a tired, wrecked or non-running car taking up space in your driveway? Get a fast, fair cash offer for your junk car in just 2 minutes with Wheels Away, and a higher price if it’s worth more than junk. Pickup in 24-72 hours. Payment on collection. All conditions accepted.
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Need that old car gone fast? Wheels Away will collect your old junk car anywhere in Shreveport within 24-72 hours. No hidden fees.
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Get a quick, honest price for your junk car in just 2 minutes. We compare offers from buyers throughout our local network based on your car’s actual condition, and you’re free to say no.
Without Title
Missing your car title? No worries. We can help you apply for a duplicate title with Form DPSMV 1799 and understand when an Auto Hulk Affidavit may apply.
Wheels Away: Shreveport’s Junk Car Experts, Backed by Years of Global Experience
- Rated Excellent on Trustpilot, based on verified customer reviews
- 17+ years of experience buying vehicles across the globe
- Over $300 million paid out to customers to date worldwide
- Covers communities across Shreveport, with free, fast pickup
- Serves areas across Caddo Parish, including South Highlands & Highland Fairfield, Southern Loop neighborhoods like Lucien Fields, Providence, Lakeside, and more
- Missing your Louisiana vehicle title? We help you understand your options, including how to get a duplicate title with Form DPSMV 1799 and when an Auto Hulk Affidavit may apply
- One phone call gets a quote and a pickup time – no bargaining, no hidden fees
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Cash paid out for these vehicles in Shreveport
✅ Inherited vehicles / estate cars
✅ Non-starters
✅ Missing parts
✅ Gas, diesel, hybrids, EVs
✅ Out-of-state vehicles
✅ Totaled / write offs
✅ High-mileage cars
✅ Cars with a missing or stolen catalytic converter
✅ Missing & rebuilt titles
✅ Classic or project cars
✅ Vehicles stuck in impound or tow yards
✅ Vandalized or stolen-recovered cars
✅ Fleet or commercial vehicles
✅ Junk or shell cars (stripped, unusable)
Our services include
Cash for junk cars
Got an unwanted junk car in Shreveport that’s wrecked, broken down, or simply gathering dust? Car, van, truck, or SUV, personal or commercial, we’ll pair you with a local buyer and secure you a fast, fair cash offer for your old junk car.
Junk car removal
We’ll send a licensed removal specialist to collect your vehicle within 24-72 hours. Need to get rid of more than one? Whether you own a business, oversee rental properties, manage a fleet, or simply have a few cars of your own to move on, we can schedule multiple pickups.
Finding salvage buyers
If your car is worth more than junk, we’ll connect you with higher offers from specialist salvage yards across Shreveport, so you have the best chance of getting the most competitive price for your old or non-running car. No need for endless phone calls or negotiations.
Parts and repairs
Usable parts such as engines, transmissions, alternators, wheels, and body panels can be removed and fitted to other vehicles. That’s kinder to the planet than crushing the whole car, and it often means a bigger payout for you. That’s why we look for a salvage buyer first before we get you a junk offer.
We Serve Shreveport and Surrounding Areas
In Shreveport, Wheels Away is here to help you get rid of that old junk car. Whether you’re in Broadmoor, Cedar Grove, or near Youree Drive, we pay cash for junk cars across all Shreveport neighborhoods. From areas close to the Red River and Cross Lake to spots off I-20 and I-49, we’ve got you covered. Even nearby communities like Bossier City and Greenwood are within our service area. Let us help you turn that old car into cash – fast!
Junking couldn’t be easier!
Looking to part ways with your car quickly and effortlessly? We’ve got you covered. Just tell us more about your vehicle, and we’ll track down top offers near you. If you’re overwhelmed by the junking process, not sure how to start, or need help getting a replacement title, our team can help you every step of the way. Here’s what to expect:
STEP 1: Get an Instant Quote
Share a few details about your car, like its year, make, model, and mileage, and we’ll connect you with competitive offers from Shreveport buyers based on its exact condition. It takes just 2 minutes to get started.
STEP 2: Accept an Offer
Accept the offer you want, and we’ll arrange for an auto removal specialist from our network to collect it within 24-72 hours. No need to shop around or negotiate. No hidden fees.
STEP 3: Sit Back and Relax
Relax and watch as your old car gets towed off to its next adventure. You’ll get paid on collection.
Your pickup-day checklist
Ready to junk your car? Take a few minutes to run through the checklist below to help your collection go smoothly
- Keep your paperwork handy: Have your title (or Form DPSMV 1801 if you’re selling without one) and a valid photo ID ready for the driver.
- Remove your license plate: In Louisiana, the plate belongs to you, not the car, so take it off before pickup.
- Cancel your plate before your insurance: Turn in or cancel the plate with the Louisiana OMV first, then cancel your insurance. Doing it the other way around can trigger penalties for a lapse in coverage.
- Empty the car: Check the glove box, trunk, center console and under the seats for anything you want to keep.
FAQs
Yes. Wheels Away buys junk cars across Shreveport and Bossier City, running or not. Get a quote, accept the offer that suits you, and we’ll book a free pickup. You get paid once the car is collected.
Yes – but only in certain situations. In Louisiana, most junkyards and buyers require a valid title to transfer ownership. If your title is missing, the safest option is to request a duplicate through the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) using Form DPSMV 1799.
It may still be possible to sell your car without a title, usually if it’s completely inoperable and clearly being sold for salvage or parts. In such cases, you can sign an Auto Hulk Affidavit (Form DPSMV 1801) in place of the title when you sell to a licensed automotive dismantler or secondary metal processor, and you’ll need a valid photo ID.
For more details on junking a car in Louisiana without a title, check out our full article or contact our experts for guidance specific to your situation.
Yes. Lots of drivers in Shreveport and Bossier City still have cars titled across the state line, including military families who’ve relocated to Barksdale Air Force Base. You don’t need to re-register the car in Louisiana before selling it to us. Here’s what to know:
- Use the title from the issuing state: The title should come from whichever state the car is registered in, so a Texas car needs its Texas title and an Arkansas car needs its Arkansas title.
- Missing that title? Request a replacement from the state that issued it: the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles for Texas cars, or the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration for Arkansas cars.
- Check the rules on your plates: States handle plates differently when a car is sold, so check with the issuing state whether to remove them or leave them on.
- Tell us when you book: Let us know the car is registered out of state when you get your offer, and we’ll help make sure the paperwork is in order before pickup.
Under Louisiana law, if co-owners are listed with ‘and’ on the title, all of them must agree to junk the car.
It depends on your car’s condition. A salvage buyer will typically pay more for a newer or in-demand model with light accident damage, a single big problem like a broken transmission, or one that’s just been parked for a long time, because it can be fixed up or stripped for usable parts. Junk is typically the smarter choice for a car with frame damage from a bad collision, fire damage, storm flooding, or an older car with multiple issues, as most of its worth comes from the metal, valued by weight at today’s scrap prices. Wheels Away looks for salvage buyers first and presents the highest offer, whichever way it goes.
A licensed collection specialist will collect your car within 24-72 hours of accepting an offer. You’ll get paid on collection. Just remember to remove all your personal belongings from the vehicle and have your photo ID and signed title (or Form DPSMV 1801) ready for the driver
Not at all. Wheels Away specializes in selling vehicles for spares and repairs to a specialist market. Even if your car is in good condition, we can still help. Our team will arrange to have your car towed and pay you a fair price, ensuring it goes to a new home where its metal and parts can be put to good use.
You’ll get paid once your car is picked up. Payment is typically electronic. If you’d prefer cash or check, just let us know in advance.
Yes, we buy cars in both situations. You’ll just need to take care of a few things first so our driver can collect it:
- Clear what you owe: Most shops and impound lots hold onto a vehicle until any repair, towing or storage fees are paid. Storage charges tend to grow each day, so it pays to settle up quickly.
- Share the details with us: When you get your offer, tell us the name and address of the shop or lot, plus any job, claim or case number tied to your car.
- Find out what they need for release: Contact the facility and ask what’s required to let someone else collect the car. Impound lots usually want proof that you own it and written permission for our driver to take it.
- Confirm collection times: Let us know the facility’s opening hours so we can book a pickup that fits.
Not sure how much is owed or what paperwork applies? Just mention it when you book, and we’ll help you sort out what to do next.
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