Frequently Asked Questions

With our nationwide marketplace, we can buy almost any used or junk cars and trucks from individual owners through direct sales. Our sweet spot is well-loved vehicles over ten years old, but we buy everything from barely-running cars to non-running cars and cars just days away from the junkyard. They can even be cars that won't pass emissions, failed safety inspections, expired registration, missing insurance, or a clunker that's not worth fixing. We also buy crashed cars that insurance companies call totaled or a total loss that can be salvaged at a scrap yard. Give us a try, and get fast money to help buy a new car. PayMeCar doesn't buy: Leased vehicles, Cars with outstanding loans, Abandoned vehicles, Motorcycles, RVs, Boats, Car parts business

We send the info you provide about your used car into our system for review and calculation. From there, your competitive offer is instantly generated by us, determining its value. PayMeCar will buy any car in any condition. How much we are willing to pay is based on things like: Regional demand for used cars Market for car parts Price of scrap metal when salvaged or recycled at a junkyard To get a higher offer upfront, we recommend ensuring your car has: A working battery if your car can start Inflated tires if your car is driveable Add-on or newer accessories won't usually affect our valuation. We don't need your email or an account to give an offer. Heck, your car doesn't need a transmission or wheels to get one either. That’s why we're the best place to sell used cars by starting with a free estimate.

Free towing is included with all the cars we buy, which typically happens within a few days after accepting the offer. Sometimes, pickup can be on the same day, but it's limited to our towing partner's availability. You can choose the day and time slot for your free pickup through our website and reschedule if things change. If online scheduling isn't available in your area, our team will work with you over the phone to schedule you.

On pickup day, the driver will call when they're on the way to tow your car free of charge, so no drop-off is needed from you. When our pickup partner arrives, they'll quickly inspect the vehicle to make sure everything matches the car’s condition information you provided when you got the offer. They'll see if your car starts and drives, check the mileage, and make sure your paperwork is signed correctly. Then, they'll collect the keys and pay you on the spot so you can cash in on your old car.

If the description you provided matches the condition of your car during pickup, your offer amount will not change once it’s accepted. There are no bait-and-switch tricks, but we may adjust your offer to align with the actual condition of your car if we find any discrepancies. For instance, if your car suddenly doesn't start during the inspection, is missing a major component like the catalytic converter, or has higher than the reported mileage, the offer amount could be recalculated on the spot to reflect the actual current market value. Drivers also check your car's VIN, age, drivability, and missing parts, so be honest about your car's condition, even if the truth is ugly. We buy all types of vehicles, from wrecked and rusted to flawless. There are no car age restrictions, no mileage limits, and no shame in how junky your car is. As the car owner, you can reject PayMeCar offer anytime and cancel the sale before we pick it up.

The cars we buy can end up with car dealers, salvage yards, junk yards, wholesalers, and car recyclers. We'll email you a receipt with all the sale details and general tips about your state's transfer ownership requirements, like filing a time-sensitive Notification of Sale or Release of Liability and if you need to surrender the license plates.

You get paid on the spot. Our tow truck driver will pay at the time of pickup, usually with a business check. It's safer that way, so they aren’t riding around with bags of cash for cars, and it helps us track payments and ensure the correct amount was paid. There are no hidden fees or charges for car owners to use PayMeCar.