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Across Birmingham, Decatur and the rest of Alabama, we buy junk cars statewide. Honest quotes from $200 to $1,500, free towing, and cash at pickup. Pick your county below to see local coverage.

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County Coverage

Alabama counties we serve

We are actively buying junk cars in the counties below, with same-day or next-day pickup standard. If your county is not listed yet, contact us — we are expanding Alabama coverage every month.

Central Alabama · 15 cities · 80 zip codes

, Apopka, Winter Park, Winter Garden, Maitland, Ocoee, Windermere, Christmas, and more.

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South Alabama · 15 cities · 74 zip codes

West Beach, Jupiter, Lake Worth, and more.

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More Alabama counties coming soon. We are expanding into , Miami-Dade, Broward, Duval, and Pinellas next.

Why Alabama sellers choose us

Built for the Alabama market

Alabama has a steady supply of older vehicles, high-mileage daily drivers, and cars that are simply not worth fixing. We quote on what a car is actually worth as scrap and parts, not on book value, and we handle the title paperwork Alabama requires.

Older & Exempt Vehicles

Alabama does not require a title on vehicles more than 35 model years old, which makes selling an older car simpler. We confirm the rule for your year before pickup.

Salvage & Total-Loss

Under Alabama law a vehicle is salvage when damage reaches 75 percent or more of its value. Wrecked and totaled cars are squarely what we buy — running or not.

Alabama Title Help

Lost title? Alabama replaces it online through the MyDMV portal, and a no-clear-title car can be titled under a surety bond. We point you to the right step.

Same-Day Pickup

In our active Alabama counties (Jefferson and Morgan) we offer same-day pickup on most quotes accepted before noon. Other areas typically next-day.

Wherever your car sits, there is a local Alabama team ready for it: Jefferson County (Birmingham) and Morgan County (Decatur). More Alabama counties are coming online through 2026.

How It Works

From quote to cash in 24 hours

The Alabama process is the same as anywhere else: get a free quote, schedule the pickup, get paid in cash. The main Alabama step is making sure ownership is clear — we tell you exactly what your paperwork needs before pickup.

  1. Pick your county above and tell us about your car — year, make, model, condition, location.
  2. Get your free cash offer based on current Alabama scrap prices, demand for your parts, and your specific vehicle's condition.
  3. Accept the offer and schedule pickup. Most accepted quotes are picked up same-day or next-day.
  4. Sign the title, get the cash, watch it go. Free towing always. The price quoted is the price paid.
Alabama Title Law

Selling a junk car under Alabama title law

Alabama vehicle titles are governed by the Code of Alabama 1975. Vehicles more than 35 model years old are exempt from titling (§40-12-260 registration aside, titling is not required on these older cars). Salvage and total-loss vehicles fall under §32-8-87 (damage of 75 percent or more of fair retail value), and a vehicle with no clear ownership can be titled under a surety bond per §32-8-36. A lost title is replaced online through the state MyDMV portal.

Where it gets Alabama-specific is the derelict vehicle process. Under Alabama the Code of Alabama 1975, a vehicle that is at least ten model years old and worth under $1,000 can be sold to a licensed salvage or scrap buyer using Form HSMV (Certificate of Destruction / Derelict Motor Vehicle Certificate) instead of a clean title. That is how genuinely dead cars — no engine, flood-totaled, sitting on blocks — move legally even when the paperwork is long gone.

If you simply lost the title to a car that still has value, you do not need the derelict path — you file Form HSMV for a duplicate Alabama title, usually same-day online through the state MyDMV portal. And once you sell or junk any vehicle, Alabama law expects you to file a Notice of Sale (Form HSMV 82050) within 30 days to release yourself from liability. Tell us up front what paperwork you have and what is missing; we will tell you exactly which of these three paths fits your car before we ever schedule a pickup.

What We Buy

The vehicles we see most in Alabama

Alabama's junk-car mix looks nothing like a snow-belt state. We see far more flood and a steady supply of older and high-mileage vehicles. Here is what comes through most often.

Salvage & collision totals

After every named storm we buy waterlogged sedans, SUVs and trucks by the hundreds. A flooded car with a sound engine block and a clean title still carries real value — we price on what is salvageable, not on the high-water line.

High-mileage trade-ins

Older Alabama vehicles wear out from the outside in. Cars in Bay, older cars often reach the end of the road on body and undercarriage corrosion than they would inland. We buy them rusted and running or rusted and dead.

Abandoned & inherited cars

Older sedans driven south for the winter and left behind, estate cars, and second vehicles nobody wants to haul back north. These are some of the easiest pickups we do.

High-mileage daily drivers

Camrys, Accords, Altimas and Corollas with 180,000-plus miles and a transmission or AC failure that costs more to fix than the car is worth. Alabama heat is hard on compressors — we see a lot of these.

Trucks & work vehicles

F-150s, Silverados, Ram 1500s, landscaping box trucks and contractor vans. Even with high miles and body damage these bring strong offers because of steady Alabama demand for used parts.

Collision & mechanical totals

Cars with blown engines, failed transmissions, accident damage or a title branded salvage. Running or not, with a title or on the derelict path, we tow it free and pay cash at the curb.

Alabama-Specific Questions

What Alabama sellers ask most

How fast can you pick up my car in Alabama?

In and County, same-day pickup is standard for quotes accepted before noon. Statewide, we typically pick up next-day. Remote or rural areas may take an extra day–3 days.

Do you buy flood-damaged cars in Alabama?

Yes — flood damage is one of the most common conditions we buy in Alabama. We pay based on what is salvageable. A flooded car with a good engine block and clean catalytic converter still brings real money.

What does Alabama require on a title transfer?

The seller must sign and print their name on the Alabama title in the transfer section.We tell you exactly what your paperwork needs before pickup. We will tell you which applies before pickup so there are no day-of surprises.

I lost my Alabama title. Can I still sell?

Yes. You can apply for a duplicate Alabama title at your MyDMV portal's office (the Alabama DOR agent) for around $75 same-day or by mail. We can wait while you get it, or in some cases work from registration with photo ID — depends on the buyer's preference in your county.

Do I have to remove my Alabama plates?

Yes. Alabama law requires plates to be removed before the vehicle leaves your possession. You then return them to the Alabama DOR (or transfer to a new vehicle). Our driver will remind you and can hand them back if you forget to pull them in advance.

Can I sell a junk car in Alabama without a title?

Often yes. Under Alabama the Code of Alabama 1975, a vehicle at least ten model years old and worth under $1,000 can be sold to a licensed salvage buyer using Form HSMV , the derelict motor vehicle certificate, instead of a clean title. If your car has value but you just lost the title, you file Form HSMV for a duplicate. Tell us what you have and we will route you to the right path.

Do I need to notify the Alabama DMV after I junk my car?

Yes. Alabama expects a Notice of Sale (Form HSMV 82050) filed within 30 days of selling or junking the vehicle. It releases you from liability for anything that happens to the car after it leaves your driveway. You can file online through the state MyDMV portal or online through Alabama DOR.

How much is my junk car worth in Alabama?

Most junk cars in Alabama bring $200 to $1,500. The offer depends on year, make, model, condition, your location, the catalytic converter, and current scrap demand. Trucks, SUVs and complete vehicles bring the higher end; flood and storm cars are priced on what is salvageable. The quote you accept is the cash you are handed at pickup.

Ready to sell your Alabama junk car?

Pick your county above and we will route you to the local buyer with the best offer for your vehicle.

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