Yes. We buy junk cars anywhere in Richmond, running or not, as long as the Virginia title is in your name. Tell us about the car, pick the offer you like, and we’ll arrange free collection. You get paid once the car is picked up.

You usually need the title. If it’s missing, you can either get a replacement from the Virginia DMV with Form VSA 67 or submit an Affidavit in Lieu of Title using Form VSA 12 along with Form VSA 17A. For more detailed support, visit our guide to junking without a title in Virginia.

Yes. Virginia requires an annual safety inspection on every registered vehicle, and a car that can’t pass one can’t legally stay on the road. If the repairs are worth more than the car, junking it is usually the cheaper call. We’ll buy it as it is and collect it for free.

In Richmond, Virginia, when the names on the title are joined by “or,” “and,” or “or survivor,” every listed owner must sign to junk the vehicle. Need help with the paperwork? The Wheels Away team is here to assist.

If your car still has parts worth reusing, selling it for salvage will usually get you more than junking it. Scrapping the whole car is quicker, but you’re paid mainly for the metal, based on its weight and current scrap prices. Salvage buyers look at what can be pulled and resold, such as a working engine, transmission or undamaged body panels, and they’ll pay extra for them. At Wheels Away, we put your car in front of buyers looking for those parts, so your offer reflects what it’s actually worth. Junk or salvage, we’ll help you get the most for your old car.

A licensed auto removal specialist will collect your car within 24-72 hours. Although we try to collect most vehicles, there are some we can’t take: ones the tow trucks can’t safely reach, ones with an outstanding loan, and ones without confirmed ownership. If you’re unsure, just check with us when you book.

Not at all. Even if it’s in great condition, Wheels Away can still help. By selling your car for parts or repairs, you can make more money than just selling it for metal scrap. Get in touch today to see how much your car is really worth.

It doesn’t have to have one, but it changes the offer. Converters hold precious metals, so a car that’s had one cut off, or has an aftermarket replacement fitted, is worth less than the same car with the original in place. Tell us up front if yours has gone and we’ll quote on that basis, so nothing changes at pickup.

Yes. Rusted sills, floor pans, and brake lines often end a car before the engine does, and a car that can’t pass inspection because of rust is worth more sold than sitting. Heavy rust does affect the offer, since it eats into the usable metal, but we buy them either way and tow for free.

You might. If six full months or more are left on your Virginia registration when you surrender the plates, you can apply for a partial refund with the DMV’s Vehicle Registration Refund Application. Worth knowing: the DMV’s Online Plate Surrender is the quickest route but it rules out the refund, so if there’s money to claim, hand the plates in at a customer service center or by mail instead.

Anywhere around Richmond the truck can safely reach. Alleys, permit-only blocks, and steep driveways are all doable, but tell us when you book so we send the right truck. If the car is boxed in by neighbors, a heads-up to them the day before saves everyone a wasted trip.

You’ll get paid when we pick up your car. Payment is typically electronic, but we can arrange cash or check if you prefer. Just let us know your choice when we confirm the details. Get your dollars swiftly and easily with Wheels Away.

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes. Once you accept an offer, we work to collect within 24-72 hours, though that depends on driver availability around Richmond. Payment is arranged at collection, so most people are done well within a week.