Sell Your Car for Cash in Apple Valley

Get Cash Cars buys used and junk vehicles for cash throughout Apple Valley in Dakota County, ZIP code 55124. Running or not, we’ll make you a free offer in about 15 minutes. If you accept, we tow it away free, often the same day, and pay you on the spot.

The story behind most Apple Valley cars we buy

Apple Valley is a family town. Kids grow up here, learn to drive here and eventually head off to college or move out. That leaves a lot of cars behind: the old sedan a teenager learned on, the minivan that carried hockey bags and band instruments for a decade, the second SUV that nobody needs once the household shrinks.

Those vehicles often sit in the driveway or garage for a long time before anyone decides what to do with them. Meanwhile, Minnesota winters chip away at their value. Batteries die, tires lose air and salt keeps working on the frame and brake lines.

If you have a car like that, you can turn it into cash without the hassle of a private sale. Tell us what it is and what condition it’s in, and we’ll make an offer.

What about the car that’s been in the garage since the kids moved out?

It’s one of the most common situations we see. The car isn’t hurting anyone, so it stays. But every winter it sits, it loses a little more value, and it takes up garage space you could be using. If nobody in the family plans to drive it again, selling it now usually makes more sense than waiting for a “someday” that doesn’t come.

Should you sell a “first car” or keep it for the next driver?

Some families hand down an old car to the next teen driver. That can work if the vehicle is safe and reliable. But if it needs major repairs, has rust in critical areas or has been sitting for a long time, it may not be the best choice for a new driver. Selling it and putting the money toward something more dependable is often the better call.

What we buy in Apple Valley

• Old cars with high mileage or rust
• Minivans and SUVs at the end of their family duty
• Pickups and cargo vans
• Motorcycles that haven’t been ridden in years (see cash for motorcycles)
• Wrecked or hail-damaged vehicles
• Non-running vehicles, including those with blown engines or bad transmissions

If your vehicle is truly done, our junk car buying page explains how we value it.

How pickup works in Apple Valley

Apple Valley’s main routes are MN-77 (Cedar Avenue) and County Road 42, and our drivers use both to reach neighborhoods all over town, from the area near the Minnesota Zoo to the residential streets on the west side. Same-day pickup is often available.

Here’s the process:

1. Call (763) 226-3586 or use the form above to tell us about your vehicle.
2. Get a free offer, usually in about 15 minutes. No obligation.
3. Choose a pickup time. We’re open 7 days a week, 7 AM – 9 PM.
4. The driver checks the car and title, pays you on the spot, and tows it away for free.

Helpful details to have ready

When you request an offer, it helps to know:

• Year, make, model and approximate mileage
• Whether it starts, runs and drives
• Any damage, rust or missing parts
• Whether you have the title, and whose name is on it
• Whether there’s still a loan
• Where the car is parked, and whether the keys are available

The more accurate the description, the more accurate the offer.

What affects the value?

Your offer depends on the vehicle’s make, model, year and mileage, its condition, title status and any loan. For junk vehicles, weight and current metal prices matter most, along with reusable parts and the catalytic converter. Rust from years of Minnesota winters is a common factor too.

Minnesota paperwork

All owners on the title sign it. If the car was titled to a teen and a parent, both may need to sign, so check whose names are listed. A loan must be paid off and the lien released before transfer; we can often pay the lender directly. Model year 2011 and newer need an odometer disclosure. After the sale, report it to DVS within 10 days. Standard plates generally stay with the car; personalized plates can usually be kept (confirm with DVS). Cancel insurance afterward.

Nearby cities

We also buy cars in Lakeville, Burnsville and Eagan.

Frequently asked questions