Get Cash Cars buys cars, trucks, SUVs, vans and motorcycles for cash in Rochester, the county seat of Olmsted County. Get a free offer in about 15 minutes, then schedule free towing. Pickup in Rochester is usually scheduled for the next day, and you’re paid on the spot before the vehicle leaves.
Get your free cash offer
Takes about a minute. Offer in about 15 minutes, free towing, paid on the spot.
How we serve Rochester
Rochester is about 85 miles from the Twin Cities, and it’s Minnesota’s third-largest city. We don’t have a location in Rochester; we serve it from the metro, sending drivers down US-52.
Because of that distance, Rochester pickups are planned ahead. In most cases, we schedule them for the next day. That gives us time to route a driver to you and gives you a clear pickup window. If you need a specific day, tell us when you request your offer and we’ll do our best to work with it.
What doesn’t change with the distance: your offer is still free, towing is still free, and you’re still paid on the spot.
A city of commuters, residents and newcomers
Rochester is home to Mayo Clinic, and many people move to the city for work, training or medical care. That creates some situations that are common here:
- Relocating. You’re moving away and don’t want to drive or ship an older car.
- Arriving with a car you no longer need. Some people find they don’t need the vehicle they brought, or they’re downsizing to one car.
- Helping family. You’re helping a relative who no longer drives and has a car sitting at home.
- Wear and tear. Long winters and highway miles on US-52, US-14 and US-63 eventually take their toll.
Whatever the reason, we can help you sell the vehicle without listing it or dealing with private buyers.
What we buy in Rochester
- Running cars you don’t need anymore
- Non-running vehicles with engine, transmission or electrical problems (see our page on cars with transmission problems)
- Wrecked, hail-damaged, flood-damaged and fire-damaged vehicles
- Vehicles with heavy rust from Minnesota road salt
- SUVs, pickups, minivans and cargo vans
- Motorcycles
- Salvage and rebuilt titles
Pickup across Rochester
We serve Rochester’s ZIP codes from 55901 through 55906, including neighborhoods throughout the city.
- Request an offer. Use the form or call (763) 226-3586. Include where the vehicle is located.
- Get your offer. Usually in about 15 minutes. No obligation.
- Schedule pickup. Usually the next day. We’ll confirm a time window.
- Get paid. The driver checks the vehicle and title, pays you on the spot, and tows it for free.
If your car is in an apartment or condo lot, check whether your building needs notice before a tow truck comes, and let us know about any gate or garage clearance.
Moving soon? Plan ahead
If you’re relocating, the best time to sell is before the last few hectic days of a move. Since Rochester pickups are usually scheduled for the next day, request your offer at least a couple of days before you need the vehicle gone. That leaves time to gather the title, sort out any loan payoff and clear out the car.
A few things to remember:
- If there’s a loan, we can often pay the lender directly. See our guide to selling a car with a loan in Minnesota.
- If you can’t find the title, apply for a duplicate through DVS as early as possible.
- Cancel insurance after the sale, not before.
What affects my offer?
We look at the year, make, model, mileage, running condition, damage, rust, title status and any loan. For junk vehicles, weight, current metal prices and reusable parts, including the catalytic converter, drive most of the value. Being outside the metro doesn’t lower your offer, and towing is free no matter where in Rochester the vehicle is parked.
The more detail you give us up front, including warning lights, leaks, rust and body damage, the more accurate your offer will be.
Minnesota paperwork
Every owner on the title must sign. The lien must be released before transfer if there’s a loan. Model year 2011 and newer vehicles require an odometer disclosure. 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, but confirm with DVS.
Other cities we serve
We also buy cars in Saint Paul, at the other end of US-52, and in Mankato in south-central Minnesota.
Frequently asked questions
Can you pick up my car in Rochester today?
Rochester pickups are usually scheduled for the next day. If you have a tight deadline, call (763) 226-3586 and we’ll see what’s possible, but we can’t promise same-day.
Is towing free in Rochester?
Yes. Towing is free, and it isn’t taken out of your offer.
I’m moving out of Rochester soon. When should I call?
A few days before you need the car gone is ideal. That leaves time for a next-day pickup and any title or loan paperwork.
Do you buy cars in Byron, Stewartville, Kasson or Oronoco?
We buy cars throughout Greater Minnesota. Request an offer with your address and we’ll confirm pickup timing for your location.