Selling your car to Get Cash Cars takes three steps: tell us about your vehicle and get a free offer, usually in about 15 minutes; schedule free towing at a time that works for you; and get paid on the spot at pickup, before the vehicle is towed away. There is no obligation at any point until you sign.
We buy cars, trucks, SUVs, vans and motorcycles in any condition, anywhere in Minnesota. Here is what each step looks like in practice, so you know exactly what to expect.
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Get your offer
Tell us the year, make, model and condition online or by phone. We give you a real cash offer in about 15 minutes.
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Pick a pickup time
Choose a time that works — same-day pickup is often available in the Twin Cities. Towing is always free.
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Get paid on the spot
Our driver checks the vehicle, you sign the title, and you're paid before we tow it away.
Step 1: How do you get a free offer?
Call (763) 226-3586 or fill out the quote form on this page. We’ll ask a few simple questions about your vehicle:
- Year, make and model
- Approximate mileage
- Whether it runs and drives
- Known problems, such as a failed engine or transmission, rust, or collision, hail, flood or fire damage
- Whether you have the title and whether there’s a loan
- Where the vehicle is located
The more accurate your description, the more accurate your offer. Tell us about every problem you know of. An honest description means the number you hear on the phone is the number you can expect at pickup.
Most offers come back in about 15 minutes. The offer is free and carries no obligation. If you want time to think it over, that’s fine.
Curious what goes into the number? Read how much is my junk car worth for a breakdown of the factors.
Step 2: How does free pickup get scheduled?
If you accept the offer, we schedule a pickup time that works for you. Towing is always free, and the cost is never deducted from your offer.
- Twin Cities metro: same-day pickup is often available.
- Greater Minnesota: pickup is usually same-day or next-day, depending on location.
We pick up from driveways, garages, parking lots, streets, alleys and rural properties. Let us know if the vehicle is in a tight spot, behind a building or blocked in by snow, so we send the right truck.
Your vehicle doesn’t need to run. Non-running, wrecked and stripped vehicles are all fine. Learn more about our junk car removal service.
What should you have ready before pickup?
A little preparation keeps pickup quick:
- Title in your name, with every owner listed on it available to sign
- Photo ID for each owner
- Loan information, if you still owe money: lender name, account number and a payoff quote
- Keys, if you have them
- Personal items removed, including toll transponders, garage door openers and anything in the glove box or trunk
- Personalized plates removed, if you plan to keep them (standard plates generally stay with the vehicle in Minnesota; confirm with DVS for your plates)
If your title is lost, call us before scheduling. Options depend on the vehicle and your situation. See selling a car without a title.
For a complete list, use our junk car pickup checklist.
Step 3: What happens at pickup, and how do you get paid?
When the driver arrives, here’s how it goes:
- Quick vehicle check. The driver confirms the vehicle matches the description you gave.
- Paperwork. You sign the title and the bill of sale. We help you fill everything out correctly. If the vehicle is model year 2011 or newer, the odometer disclosure is completed on the title.
- Payment. You are paid on the spot, before the vehicle is towed away.
- Tow. The driver loads the vehicle and leaves. The whole visit usually takes just a few minutes.
If the vehicle matches what you described, there are no surprises. That’s why we ask detailed questions up front.
What if there’s a loan on the vehicle?
A lien must be released before ownership transfers. We can often pay off your lender directly as part of the sale. If the offer is more than the payoff, you receive the difference. Read more in our guide to selling a car with a loan in Minnesota.
What do you need to do after the sale?
Once your vehicle is gone, finish these steps to close things out:
- Report the sale to Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) within 10 days. You can do it online through DVS or at a deputy registrar office.
- Cancel your insurance on the vehicle, or move it to your next one.
- Remove the vehicle from your toll account, if it was linked.
- Keep your copy of the bill of sale.
Why sell this way instead of privately?
A private sale can work for a clean, late-model car, but it means listings, messages, test drives and payment risk. Selling to us means:
- An honest offer based on your vehicle’s actual condition
- Free towing anywhere in Minnesota
- Paid on the spot at pickup
- No pressure and no obligation
- Help with paperwork, including title and bill of sale
Ready to start? Call (763) 226-3586 or fill out the form below. We’re available 7 days a week, 7 AM – 9 PM.
Get your free cash offer
Takes about a minute. Offer in about 15 minutes, free towing, paid on the spot.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the whole process take?
Most offers come back in about 15 minutes. In the Twin Cities metro, same-day pickup is often available, and pickup in Greater Minnesota is usually same-day or next-day depending on location.
Do I have to accept the offer?
No. Every offer is free and comes with no obligation. You can take time to think it over.
Does my car need to run?
No. We buy running and non-running vehicles in any condition, including wrecked, rusty and flood damaged vehicles.
Do I need to be there at pickup?
Usually, yes, because someone needs to sign the paperwork and receive payment. If that’s a problem, call us and we’ll talk through options.
When do I get paid?
You are paid on the spot at pickup, before the vehicle is towed away.