Cash for Cars Anywhere in Minnesota

Get Cash Cars pays cash for cars anywhere in Minnesota, in any condition, from nearly new to completely junked. You get a free, no-obligation offer in about 15 minutes, free towing, and you’re paid on the spot at pickup before your vehicle is hauled away.

We buy cars, trucks, SUVs, vans and motorcycles across the Twin Cities metro and Greater Minnesota. If it has wheels and you have a way to show it’s yours, there’s a good chance we’ll make you an offer.

Who is Get Cash Cars?

We’re a Minnesota car buyer. Our whole business is buying vehicles directly from the people who own them and making that process simple. We don’t sell you anything, we don’t ask you to list the car, and we don’t charge for the tow.

Most of the people who call us fall into a few groups:

• People who need money quickly and want a fair, clear offer.
• People with a car that’s broken down and not worth fixing.
• Families dealing with an estate, a move or a downsized household.
• People with an older car taking up space in a driveway, garage or yard.
• People who tried selling privately and got tired of the back-and-forth.

Whatever brought you here, the steps are the same. You can read more about us on our about us page.

What does “cash for cars” actually mean?

“Cash for cars” describes a direct sale to a buyer who pays you immediately, rather than a consignment, auction or trade-in. With Get Cash Cars, that means you’re paid on the spot at pickup, after the paperwork is signed and before the vehicle is loaded.

It does not mean we only buy junk. We buy plenty of running vehicles that someone simply doesn’t need anymore. If you want details on a specific situation, our pages on selling your car fast and selling a junk car go deeper.

Any make, any model

We buy domestic and imported vehicles of every kind. A few examples of what crosses our path regularly:

• Compact and midsize sedans that were someone’s daily commuter for years.
• Full-size pickups and work trucks, including ones with rusted frames.
• SUVs and crossovers that have aged out of family duty.
• Minivans, passenger vans and cargo vans.
• Motorcycles, running or stored for several seasons.

Not sure if we’d buy yours? Call (763) 226-3586 and describe it. A quick conversation usually answers the question.

Any condition

Condition affects the amount of the offer, not whether we’ll make one. We buy vehicles that are:

• Running and driving, including high-mileage ones.
• Not running because of a dead battery, failed starter, or something more serious. See cash for non-running cars.
• Wrecked or damaged by an accident, hail, flood or fire.
• Carrying a salvage or rebuilt title.
• Suffering a failed engine or transmission.
• Rusted out after years of Minnesota road salt.
• Junk — stripped, incomplete, or only worth its metal and parts.

How does the cash for cars process work?

1. Describe your vehicle. Call (763) 226-3586 or use the quote form. We’ll ask about the year, make, model, mileage, condition and title.
2. Get your offer. Usually in about 15 minutes. There’s no obligation.
3. Pick a pickup time. Free towing is included. Same-day pickup is often available in the Twin Cities metro; in Greater Minnesota it’s usually same-day or next-day depending on location.
4. Sign and get paid. Our driver checks the vehicle, you sign the title, and you’re paid on the spot before the tow.

We’re available 7 days a week, 7 AM – 9 PM, including weekends. The full process is laid out on our how it works page.

What affects how much cash I get for my car?

There’s no one-size-fits-all price, which is why we don’t publish a price list. These are the factors that matter most:

• Year, make, model and trim. Demand varies a lot from one vehicle to the next.
• Whether it runs and drives. A running vehicle can often be resold or repaired; a non-runner is valued more on parts and metal.
• Mileage and overall wear.
• Body damage and rust, especially structural rust on the frame or subframe.
• Title status. Clean, salvage and rebuilt titles are valued differently.
• Completeness. Original catalytic converter, wheels, battery and major parts all count.
• Weight and current metal prices, for vehicles valued mostly as scrap.

What should I have ready to sell my car for cash?

A little preparation makes pickup quick:

• The title, signed by every owner listed on it. Wait to sign until the driver is there and the price is agreed.
• Photo ID that matches the name on the title.
• Lender information if there’s still a loan. A lien must be released before ownership transfers, and we can often pay the lender directly.
• Keys and fobs, if you have them.
• The odometer reading. Disclosure is required on title transfers for model year 2011 and newer.

After the sale, Minnesota asks sellers to report the sale to DVS within 10 days, online or at a deputy registrar office. Standard plates generally stay with the vehicle; personalized or special plates can usually be kept, but confirm with DVS. Cancel your insurance once the vehicle is gone, and remove toll transponders and personal items before pickup.

Statewide coverage: Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota

We buy vehicles throughout Minnesota. In the metro, that includes Minneapolis, Saint Paul and suburbs such as Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Eagan and Lakeville. Outside the metro, we serve cities including St. Cloud, Rochester, Mankato and Duluth, along with the towns around them.

If your town isn’t listed, call anyway. See our full list of service areas for more.

Why sell for cash instead of the other options?

Every option has trade-offs. Here’s an honest look:

• Dealer trade-in: convenient if you’re buying a car from that dealer, but the value is tied to the purchase and dealers often avoid older or damaged vehicles.
• Private sale: can bring more for a clean, popular car, but takes time, photos, messages, test drives and some risk.
• Scrapyard: may pay for metal, but often expects you to arrange the tow and doesn’t account for the value of running parts.
• Fixing it: makes sense when the repair is small relative to what the car is worth. When it isn’t, you can end up putting good money into a car you’ll sell anyway.

A direct cash sale gives you a clear number, free towing and payment on the spot. For many Minnesota sellers, that’s the right balance.

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