Sell Your Car for Cash in Minneapolis

Get Cash Cars buys cars, trucks, SUVs, vans and motorcycles for cash anywhere in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County, in any condition. You get a free offer in about 15 minutes, free towing from the street, alley, garage or parking lot, and you’re paid on the spot before the vehicle is hauled away. Same-day pickup is often available across the city.

Why is selling a car in Minneapolis harder than in the suburbs?

In a suburb, a car that won’t start can sit in the driveway while you figure things out. In Minneapolis, it usually can’t. Most people park on the street, in a shared lot or off a narrow alley, and a vehicle that doesn’t move becomes a problem for you, your neighbors and sometimes the city.

A dead car takes up a parking spot you need every day. It can collect tickets if it sits too long or ends up on the wrong side of the street. And when winter arrives, a car that won’t turn over is one more thing to worry about every time a snowstorm rolls in.

That’s the situation we’re built for. You don’t need to get the car running, find someone with a trailer or line up a buyer who will come look at it. You tell us what you have, we make an offer, and our tow driver gets it out of the space.

Where can you pick up my car in Minneapolis?

Wherever it’s sitting, as long as a tow truck can safely reach it. Here’s how pickup usually works in the kinds of spots Minneapolis cars end up in.

Street parking

If your car is parked on a residential street, we can usually load it right from the curb. Let us know if it has flat tires, a locked steering wheel or no keys, so the driver brings the right equipment. You don’t need to move it first.

Alleys and detached garages

A lot of older Minneapolis homes have a detached garage off the alley, and that’s where cars tend to sit for years: a project car that never got finished, a parent’s old sedan, a truck that quit one winter and never came back out. Alleys can be tight, so tell us about the access when you call. Is the alley paved? Are there power lines, fences or a sharp turn? Does the garage door open all the way? The more we know, the smoother pickup day goes.

Apartment and condo parking

If you rent or own a condo, your car might be in an assigned stall, a surface lot or an underground garage. Many buildings have rules about inoperable vehicles, and property managers sometimes start sending notices when a car hasn’t moved in a while. We can pick up from lots and many garages. Check whether your building needs a heads-up about a tow truck, and tell us about any height limit or gate so we can plan around it.

Snow emergencies and towing worries

When a snow emergency is declared, cars on the street generally need to be moved so plows can clear, and vehicles left in the way can be ticketed or towed. If your car won’t start, that turns into stress fast. Rather than paying to get it out of an impound lot, it often makes more sense to sell it before the next storm. Call (763) 226-3586 as soon as you know the car isn’t going anywhere, and we’ll work to get it scheduled. For the exact parking rules on your street, check with the City of Minneapolis.

What kinds of vehicles do you buy in Minneapolis?

Pretty much anything with a title and wheels, plus many vehicles in tougher situations. Common ones we see in the city include:

• Commuter sedans with high miles from years on I-35W, I-94 and I-394
• Older cars that were street-parked through many winters and now have rust on the frame, brake lines or rocker panels
• Cars that failed after a cold snap: dead engine, slipping transmission, electrical problems
• Vehicles damaged in a fender-bender or by hail
• Work vans, pickups and SUVs that have reached the end of the road
• Motorcycles that have been stored in a garage for a few seasons

If you’re not sure whether yours qualifies, see our page on vehicles we buy or just ask. Junk, wrecked, salvage title or rebuilt title, we’ll still give you an honest offer, even for a vehicle that’s truly at the end of its life.

What affects your offer?

We don’t post a set price, because every car is different. Your offer is based on:

• Year, make and model, and whether there’s demand for the vehicle or its parts
• Condition, including whether it runs, drives, or has major engine or transmission problems
• Damage and rust, which is common in city cars that live outside year-round
• Weight and current metal prices, which matter most for true junk cars
• Reusable parts, including the catalytic converter
• Title status, and whether there’s a loan on the car

A car that doesn’t run still has value. If yours has stopped starting, our page on cash for non-running cars explains how we look at it.

How does pickup work across the city?

We cover all of Minneapolis, from downtown condos in 55401 and 55403 to the residential blocks of south, north and northeast Minneapolis and everywhere in between. The process is the same in every neighborhood:

1. Request your offer online or call (763) 226-3586. Tell us the year, make, model, condition and where the car is parked.
2. Get a free offer, usually in about 15 minutes. There’s no obligation.
3. Pick a pickup time. Same-day is often available in the city.
4. Our driver checks the vehicle and the paperwork, you’re paid on the spot, and then the car is towed away.

Drivers come in on whatever route makes sense, whether that’s I-94, I-35W, MN-55 or MN-62, so pickup isn’t limited to certain parts of town. If you live near the border with Saint Paul, St. Louis Park or Richfield, it’s the same service.

What paperwork do I need to sell a car in Minnesota?

Have the title ready, and make sure every owner listed on it signs. If there’s still a loan, the lien has to be released before ownership transfers; we can often pay the lender directly. For vehicles model year 2011 and newer, an odometer disclosure is part of the title transfer. We’ll help with the title and the bill of sale.

After the sale, report it to Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) within 10 days, online or at a deputy registrar office. Standard plates generally stay with the vehicle in Minnesota, while personalized plates can usually be kept, but confirm with DVS. Then cancel your insurance and take out any toll transponder and personal items. Lost the title? Read how to sell a car without a title or give us a call.

Selling near Minneapolis?

We also buy cars in the cities right around Minneapolis. See our pages for Saint Paul, St. Louis Park and Richfield.

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