Get Cash Cars buys cars with major mechanical problems — and cars without them — for cash in Champlin, in Hennepin County. You’ll usually get a free offer in about 15 minutes, free towing with same-day pickup often available, and payment on the spot before the car is hauled off.
Get your free cash offer
Takes about a minute. Offer in about 15 minutes, free towing, paid on the spot.
When the mechanic gives you bad news
You took the car to a shop and came home with an estimate that made your stomach drop. A blown engine. A transmission that needs a rebuild. A head gasket that’s been leaking coolant for months. Now you’re standing in the driveway in Champlin trying to decide whether to fix it or walk away.
For a lot of older vehicles, a major engine or transmission repair costs more than the car is worth once it’s done. That doesn’t mean the car is worthless today. We buy vehicles with failed engines and transmissions as-is, and you don’t have to pay for the repair, the diagnosis or the tow to get rid of it.
A simple way to decide
Take the repair estimate and set it next to our offer. Then ask yourself what the car would be worth after the repair. If the repair plus what you’d give up by not selling is more than the fixed car is worth, selling usually wins. Our article on whether to fix or sell a car with major problems explains this in more detail.
What we buy in Champlin
- Cars with blown engines, spun bearings or seized motors
- Vehicles with transmissions that slip, won’t shift or won’t move
- Trucks and SUVs with overheating, head gasket or cooling problems
- Cars stuck at a repair shop after you declined the repair (tell us where it is)
- Running vehicles in good shape you’d rather sell quickly
- Wrecked, rusted and salvage-title vehicles
Learn more about how we buy a car with a blown engine or one with transmission problems.
How pickup works in Champlin
Champlin sits on the Mississippi River across from Anoka, and its 55316 ZIP code is easy to reach by US-169 and nearby MN-610. We pick up anywhere in Champlin, and same-day pickup is often available.
A dead engine or transmission isn’t a problem for pickup. We’ll bring a truck that can winch the vehicle on without it needing to move under its own power. If the car is at a repair shop instead of your home, call (763) 226-3586 and let us know — pickups from shops can often be arranged, as long as you can be there to sign and be paid.
On pickup day, the driver checks the vehicle against your description, you sign the title and you’re paid on the spot. Then we load it and leave. Towing is free.
What a car with a dead engine is still worth
A failed engine takes a big bite out of a car’s value, but it rarely takes it to zero. The transmission may still be good. The body panels, interior, wheels, catalytic converter and electronics can all have value. And the vehicle’s weight carries metal value no matter what.
What we look at:
- Year, make and model, since some vehicles have strong demand for parts
- Whether the transmission works (or the engine, if it’s the transmission that failed)
- Body condition, rust and any collision damage
- Whether major parts have already been removed
- Title status
Give us those details and we’ll make an honest offer. If someone has already pulled parts off the car, that’s fine — just tell us so the offer matches what our driver finds.
Minnesota paperwork in a nutshell
Every person listed as an owner on the title signs it. Vehicles model year 2011 and newer need the odometer reading recorded on the title transfer. After the sale, report it to Minnesota DVS within 10 days, online or at a deputy registrar. Standard plates generally stay with the vehicle; personalized plates can usually be kept — confirm with DVS. Cancel your insurance once it’s sold.
Nearby cities we serve
Champlin is surrounded by cities we buy cars in. Across the river is Anoka, and to the south and east are Brooklyn Park and Maple Grove. We also cover Dayton.
Facing a big repair bill? Call (763) 226-3586 for a free offer before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
Do you pick up in 55316?
Yes. We pick up throughout Champlin’s 55316 ZIP code, and same-day pickup is often available.
My car is at a shop in Champlin after I declined the repair. Can you pick it up there?
Often, yes. Let us know the shop and make sure any shop fees are settled with them. You’ll need to be there to sign the title and get paid.
Will you buy a car that overheats and can’t be driven?
Yes. Cars that overheat, leak coolant or have blown head gaskets are common purchases for us. We tow them for free.
Do I need to drain fluids or remove anything before pickup?
No draining needed. Just remove personal items, any toll transponder and garage door openers.