Q: What’s The Process For Junking My Car?

Just give us a few details online or by phone, and we’ll link you with a licensed used motor vehicle parts dealer or scrap metal processor in Mississippi offering a great price.

Q: How Much Can I Get for Junking My Car?

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

Q: Can You Junk a Car Without a Title in Mississippi?

In Mississippi, vehicles that are 10 model years old or older can be junked even without a title by completing the Certification to Cancel Title for Scrapped, Dismantled, or Destroyed Vehicles (Form 78031). For cars under 10 years old, the title is required.

You can view a more detailed guide on how to junk a car without a title in Mississippi in this blog.

Q: How Do I Salvage a Car in Mississippi?

Wheelsaway makes car salvage simple. Provide a few key details, and we’ll evaluate your vehicle’s salvage potential. If it qualifies, we handle the entire process, including free pickup and immediate payment.

Q: Who Buys Junk Cars with Liens Near Me?

Certain junkyards may accept vehicles that have liens, but the lien must be settled before the transaction can be completed. This generally means paying off the lienholder, often with funds from the sale, provided the lienholder consents.

Q: How Can I Scrap a Car for the Most Money?

Turn your scrap car into cash with Wheelsaway! Enjoy top offers and free pickup anywhere in the state. Whether your vehicle is junk or salvage, we make selling it quick, simple, and hassle-free.

Q: How Do I Surrender My License Plates in Mississippi?

You’ll need to surrender the license plate and vehicle tag at your local county Tax Collector’s office. You cannot transfer an old plate or tag to a new vehicle.

Can I Get a Registration Refund When I Junk My Car in Mississippi?

No. Mississippi law doesn’t allow cash refunds on tag fees or taxes. What you can do is apply the unused portion to your next Mississippi registration by turning the tag in to your county Tax Collector. The credit runs from the first day of the month after you hand it in, not from the day you sold the car, so it pays to do it promptly. If you’re not buying a tag that month you’ll get a credit certificate, and you can use it in any county in the state.

Q: Can I Junk a Car with Expired Registration in Mississippi?

Yes. An expired registration doesn’t stop you, but you’ll still need to prove ownership, usually with the car title.

Q: Is It Possible to Junk a Vehicle That Has a Title Loan?

You cannot proceed until the title loan on the vehicle is cleared. Junkyards and buyers are unable to take possession of a car that still has a lien. In practice, this means either paying off the lien personally or having the buyer/junkyard handle it before finalizing the junking process and title transfer.

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

In Mississippi, a bill of sale is not always required, but it’s good to have one. A bill of sale serves as proof of the transaction and can protect you against liability.

Q: What Paperwork Do I File With the Department of Revenue After I Junk My Car?

Once your car is sold, the buyer files a Certification to Cancel Title for Scrapped, Dismantled, or Destroyed Vehicles (Form 78031) with the Mississippi Department of Revenue. This is what officially cancels the title in the state’s records, confirming your car has been scrapped and is no longer a registered vehicle. Once it’s filed, you’re no longer the vehicle’s owner of record, which protects you from any future liability, fines, or tickets tied to the car.

Q: What Happens to My Car After I Junk It?

Junking a car involves removing reusable components for resale or recycling, safely draining harmful fluids, and recycling the leftover metal. Materials that cannot be recycled are properly discarded, so the vehicle is broken down and reused instead of ending up in a landfill.

Q: How Do I Tow a Car to a Junkyard?

For hassle-free towing, a service like Wheelsaway can handle everything. We’re equipped to remove your vehicle safely, regardless of its condition or where it’s parked, and get it to the junkyard.

Q: My Car is Stuck in an Impound or Tow Yard in Mississippi – Can You Still Buy It?

Yes- we regularly buy cars straight out of impound and tow yards, so don’t let that stop you from getting a quote! You’ll need to settle any outstanding storage fees with the yard directly before we can collect it, since those charges are owed to the yard, not to us. Once that’s sorted, just give us the yard’s address and any access details, like operating hours, we’ll arrange collection.

Q: Can You Register a Car with a Salvage Title in Mississippi?

No. In Mississippi, a car with a salvage title cannot be registered until it has been rebuilt, successfully inspected, and issued with a rebuilt title.

Q: Can I Junk a Car with a Lien on It?

In most cases, a vehicle in Mississippi cannot be sold for scrap if it still has a lien on it. State regulations require a valid title – or an acceptable duplicate – and the lien must either be cleared or the lienholder included in the sale process.

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

A Junk Vehicle Affidavit provides legal permission to transport a vehicle to a salvage yard. It verifies your authorization when the title, salvage title, or Certificate of Destruction cannot be produced. In Mississippi, a Junk Vehicle Affidavit is not required.