Cash for Minivans, Cargo Vans and Work Vans

Get Cash Cars buys minivans, passenger vans and cargo or work vans anywhere in Minnesota, in any condition. You’ll get a free offer in about 15 minutes, free towing, and payment on the spot at pickup, whether the van still runs your daily routes or has been parked behind the shop with a dead transmission.

Vans work hard, and they usually leave service for practical reasons. We make the last step easy.

What kinds of vans do you buy?

Minivans

The family minivan is one of the most common vehicles we buy. Sliding doors, stow-away seats and a cargo area that held everything from strollers to science fair projects. When the kids get older, the minivan often becomes a second car, and then a car nobody needs.

Full-size passenger vans

Twelve- and fifteen-passenger style vans used by churches, sports teams, large families, shuttle services and camps. These are heavy, specialized vehicles, and once they’re out of regular service they can be hard to sell privately.

Cargo and work vans

High-roof and standard-roof cargo vans, plus older full-size vans used by contractors, plumbers, electricians, cleaners and delivery businesses. Many have shelving, ladder racks, partitions and inverters installed. We buy them with or without the upfit.

Conversion and camper vans

Older conversion vans with captain’s chairs and custom interiors, and van builds that never got finished. Tell us what’s been modified so we can factor it in.

Why vans wear out the way they do

Vans tend to rack up miles in a specific way: lots of stop-and-go, heavy loads, short trips and idling. That’s especially true for work vans and family minivans. Common problems we hear about:

• Transmission wear from carrying weight and constant stop-and-go driving.
• Sliding door motors and tracks that fail, especially in cold weather.
• Rust on rocker panels, rear wheel arches, sliding door tracks and the bottom of rear doors after years of Minnesota salt.
• Suspension and brake wear from heavy loads.
• Worn interiors — stained seats, broken trim, scratched cargo floors.

If your van has transmission trouble, our page on selling a car with transmission problems applies to vans too.

Selling a passenger van for an organization

Churches, schools, youth sports clubs and nonprofits often own full-size passenger vans. If you’re selling one on behalf of an organization, confirm who is listed on the title and who has authority to sign for the group. Some organizations need a board or committee to approve the sale first — get that settled before scheduling pickup so the day goes smoothly. Then clear out hymnals, first-aid kits, team gear and anything else stored under the seats.

Selling a work van from your business

If you’re retiring a work van, a few practical tips:

• Check the title. Is it in your name or the business’s name? Whoever is listed on the title needs to sign it. If it’s a company vehicle, make sure the person signing has authority to sell it.
• Decide on the upfit. Shelving, ladder racks and partitions can be moved to your next van. If you leave them, tell us.
• Remove your branding if you want to. Wraps and magnetic signs are your call. If you leave lettering on, let us know.
• Clear out inventory and tools. It’s easy to forget a box of fittings or a spare drill behind a shelf.
• Remove GPS trackers and toll transponders.

Commercial vans often reach the point where a big repair doesn’t make sense against the cost of a newer van. Selling as-is lets you move on without sinking more money into a vehicle you’re replacing.

What affects the offer on a van?

• Type and size: minivan, full-size passenger or cargo, and roof height.
• Year, make and model.
• Engine and transmission health.
• Mileage. Work vans often have high miles; that’s expected.
• Rust on the body and underside.
• Upfits and modifications, which can add or subtract.
• Weight and metal prices for vans valued as scrap. Full-size vans carry a lot of steel.
• Title status and whether the catalytic converter is original.

Selling your van to us vs. the alternatives

Dealer trade-in: a dealer might take a clean, late-model minivan. An older work van with high miles and shelving bolted to the floor is a different story.

Private sale: minivans can sell privately, but buyers want test drives and inspections. Full-size passenger vans and cargo vans have a smaller pool of buyers, and the listing can sit.

Scrapyard: a yard may weigh the van and ignore a working engine, transmission or useful parts.

Fixing it: if the van is otherwise sound and the repair is modest, it may be worth it. If you’re replacing the van anyway, putting money into a big repair rarely pays back.

With us, you get one offer, free towing and payment on the spot.

How it works for vans

Call (763) 226-3586 or fill out the form. Tell us the type of van, the year, make and model, mileage, condition, and any installed equipment. We’ll give you an offer, usually in about 15 minutes. Pickup is free; same-day is often available in the Twin Cities metro, and in Greater Minnesota it’s usually same-day or next-day depending on location. If the van is high-roof or parked in a low-clearance garage, let us know.

What to have ready

• The title, signed by every owner listed on it (or an authorized signer for a business), and photo ID.
• Lender information if there’s a loan. We can often pay off a lender directly.
• All keys, including keys for rear and side doors if they’re separate.
• The odometer reading; disclosure is required on title transfers for model year 2011 and newer.

After the sale, report it to Minnesota DVS within 10 days, cancel insurance, and keep any personalized or special plates if you want them (confirm with DVS). Our guide to selling a car in Minnesota covers paperwork in more detail.

Sell your van today

We buy vans throughout the state, from Burnsville and Shakopee to Mankato and Duluth. Call (763) 226-3586 7 days a week, 7 AM – 9 PM for your free offer. Selling more than just a van? See all vehicles we buy.

Frequently asked questions