Get Cash Cars buys cars for cash in Blaine, which sits mostly in Anoka County with a small piece in Ramsey County. Running or dead, we’ll give you a free offer in about 15 minutes, tow it for free — same-day pickup is often available — and pay you on the spot before it leaves.
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Takes about a minute. Offer in about 15 minutes, free towing, paid on the spot.
The car that won’t start after a cold snap
Every Blaine winter produces the same scene: someone heads out on a below-zero morning, turns the key and gets a click, a slow crank or nothing at all. Sometimes it’s just a battery. Other times the cold exposes a bigger problem — a starter on its way out, a fuel pump that’s done or an engine that’s been burning oil for a year.
If your car has become the one you have to jump every other morning, it may be time to stop fighting it. We buy non-running cars as they are. You don’t have to get it started, get it to a shop or get it to us. We bring the tow truck to your driveway and load it ourselves.
Before you sink money into a winter repair
A new battery is cheap. A new engine or transmission is not. If a mechanic gives you a big estimate on an older car, get our free offer first. Comparing the two numbers side by side is the easiest way to know whether fixing it makes sense. Our guide on whether to fix or sell a car with major problems walks through that decision.
What we buy in Blaine
- Cars and trucks that won’t start or won’t stay running
- Vehicles with failed engines, seized motors or blown head gaskets
- SUVs with dead all-wheel-drive systems or transmission trouble
- Cars buried in snow since last season
- Hail-damaged or collision-damaged vehicles
- Running cars you’d rather not sell privately
We see a lot of these around Blaine, from the neighborhoods near the National Sports Center to the townhomes off I-35W. Learn more about how we buy cars that don’t run or vehicles with transmission problems.
How pickup works in Blaine
Blaine has three ZIP codes — 55014, 55434 and 55449 — and we pick up in all of them. With I-35W on the west side and MN-65 running north and south through the city, our trucks can reach most Blaine addresses quickly. Same-day pickup is often available in the metro, including here.
Winter pickups have a few extra considerations:
- Clear a path. If the car is snowed in, shovel around it enough that a tow truck can get to it. You don’t need to dig it out completely.
- Tell us about the tires. Flat or frozen-to-the-ground tires are fine, but let us know so we can plan.
- Mention keys. No keys? That’s usually OK. Just say so when you call.
Once the driver arrives and confirms the vehicle, you sign the title, get paid on the spot and we tow it away for free.
Why sell now instead of waiting for spring?
It’s tempting to let a dead car sit until the snow melts. But winter is hard on parked vehicles. Snowplows bury them, batteries drain further, and salt spray from the street keeps working on the undercarriage. In spring you’ll still have to deal with it, and it may be in worse shape. Selling now gets the car off your driveway before the next storm, ends the insurance and registration costs, and frees up space for the vehicles you actually drive.
Minnesota title and sale basics
Have the title ready, signed by every owner listed on it. For vehicles model year 2011 and newer, the odometer reading is recorded on the title transfer. After the sale, report it to Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) within 10 days — online or at any deputy registrar. Standard plates generally stay with the vehicle; personalized or special plates can usually be kept, so check with DVS. Remember to cancel your insurance.
If there’s a loan on the car, we can often pay your lender directly. If the title is missing, call (763) 226-3586 and we’ll explain what options might work.
Nearby cities we also cover
We also buy cars in Coon Rapids right next door, and elsewhere in Anoka County including Andover and Fridley. Lino Lakes, Ham Lake and Mounds View residents can call for the same free offer.
Car sitting dead in the driveway right now? Call (763) 226-3586 and we’ll get you an offer.
Frequently asked questions
Do you pick up in 55449 and 55014?
Yes. We cover all of Blaine — 55014, 55434 and 55449 — including the part of the city in Ramsey County.
Will you tow a car that’s frozen in place?
In most cases, yes. Our drivers deal with Minnesota winter pickups all the time. Clear some snow around the vehicle and let us know about any flat or stuck tires.
Can you pick up from a Blaine apartment or townhome lot?
Usually, yes, as long as there’s room to load the vehicle and you’re allowed to have it removed from the lot. Tell us the location when you call.
Do you buy cars that just need a battery?
Yes, we’ll make an offer. That said, if a new battery is all it needs, the car may be worth more running — it’s your call. We’ll give you a number either way.