Yes. Wheels Away buys junk cars all over Columbia, running or not. Get a quote, accept the offer that works for you, and we’ll set up free pickup. You get paid when the car is collected.

Yes, in some cases. If your car is 12 model years old or older, has no valid license plate on it, and has no engine or is otherwise totally inoperable, you can junk it without a title by signing Form TI-014A, provided by the demolisher or secondary metals recycler buying it.

Whether you can junk a car depends on how the co-owners are listed on the title. “Or” between names means any owner can act alone, while “and” requires all owners’ signatures. Always verify the title first, and reach out to us if you need help!

It depends on the condition of your car. Salvage buyers usually offer more for newer or popular models with minor collision damage, one major fault such as a failed transmission, or cars that have simply been sitting unused for a while, since these can be repaired or broken down for working parts. Junking makes the most sense for cars with a bent frame from a serious crash, fire damage, or flood damage, or for older vehicles with several problems, because their value lies mainly in the metal, priced by weight at current scrap rates. Wheels Away checks with salvage buyers first and brings you the best offer, whichever route that turns out to be.

We’ll send a licensed auto removal expert to collect your car anywhere in Columbia within 24-72 hours of accepting a quote. Remember to remove your personal belongings from the car before the collector arrives, and let us know in advance of any access issues (for example, if it’s stuck in a tight spot, sitting in an impound lot, or if it’s not running), so your collector can ensure they have the right equipment for the job.

Yes. If you’re a student heading home at the end of term or a soldier moving on from Fort Jackson, you don’t need to be there when your car is collected. Once you’ve accepted an offer, we can arrange the pickup with someone you trust to hand it over to us.

Before you go, make sure you leave your trusted person with:

• The title, signed over in the seller’s section
• The keys, if you still have them, left with your contact or in an agreed safe place

They’ll need to hand these over to the driver.

Remember to take your license plates and any personal belongings with you, and cancel your insurance once the car has been collected. If your title is missing, let us know early so we can help you sort out a replacement before you leave.

Not at all! Wheels Away specializes in selling vehicles for spares and repairs to a specialist market. Even if your car can still be driven, we pay top dollar for all kinds of vehicles, whether they’re running or not. Your car’s metal can still be valuable to us, so sell it to us for a fair price and get it off your property fast.

You’ll get paid when your car is picked up. Payment is typically made electronically, but we can arrange a check or cash if needed. Let us know your preference when we finalize the details.

Yes. We regularly collect vehicles that are sitting at repair shops, body shops, and impound lots around Columbia. Just let us know where the car is when you request your offer, so we can factor it into the pickup.

Before we can collect it, the car needs to be released. That usually means:

• Paying any outstanding repair, towing or storage fees owed to the shop or lot
• Getting a release form or authorization from the impound lot, if one is required
• Letting the shop or lot know that a removal specialist will be coming to collect the car on your behalf

Storage fees at impound lots often build up daily, so it’s worth acting quickly. If the fees are getting close to what the car is worth, get in touch and we’ll help you work out whether selling still makes sense. Once the car is cleared for release, we’ll arrange a pickup time that works with the shop or lot, and you’ll need the title and your ID ready as usual.