Sell Your Car for Cash in Shakopee

Get Cash Cars buys vehicles for cash in Shakopee, the county seat of Scott County, ZIP code 55379. We buy cars, trucks, SUVs, vans and motorcycles in any condition. Your free offer usually comes in about 15 minutes, towing is free, and you’re paid on the spot. Same-day pickup is often available.

Selling a car in Shakopee, start to finish

Here’s what the process looks like from the moment you decide to sell to the moment the car is gone.

First, tell us about the vehicle

Use the form above or call (763) 226-3586. We’ll ask for the year, make, model and approximate mileage, whether it runs and drives, what damage or rust it has, and whether you have the title. If there’s a loan, have the lender’s name handy.

Next, get your offer

You’ll usually hear back with a free offer in about 15 minutes. It’s based on the details you gave us, and you’re under no obligation to accept.

Then, choose a pickup time

We’re open 7 days a week, 7 AM – 9 PM, seven days a week. Same-day pickup is often available in the Twin Cities metro, and Shakopee is well within our regular service area. Our drivers come in on US-169 or MN-101, so it doesn’t matter which side of town you’re on.

Finally, get paid

The driver checks that the vehicle matches your description and reviews the title with you. You sign, you’re paid on the spot, and the vehicle is towed away at no charge.

What kinds of vehicles do Shakopee residents sell?

All kinds. Shakopee has a mix of established neighborhoods near the Minnesota River, newer subdivisions, and properties with more room on the edges of town. We see:

• Older cars with rust and high mileage
• Pickup trucks and work vans
• Family SUVs and minivans with expensive problems
• Vehicles damaged in collisions, hailstorms or flooding (see our page on selling a damaged car)
• Non-running vehicles that have been sitting for a while
• Motorcycles
• Vehicles with salvage or rebuilt titles

Living by the river: flood and storm damage

Shakopee sits on the Minnesota River, and vehicles in low-lying areas can sometimes take on water during heavy rain or high water. Severe summer storms can also bring hail. Flood and hail damage can lead to expensive repairs, electrical problems or an insurance total loss.

We buy flood-damaged and hail-damaged vehicles. Be upfront about the damage when you request an offer, including whether water reached the interior or engine. Our guide to selling a hail or flood damaged car in Minnesota has more details.

What affects the offer?

We look at the year, make, model and mileage; whether the vehicle runs; the extent of damage and rust; and title and loan status. Rust is a common factor in Shakopee, as in the rest of Minnesota, because road salt works on frames, brake lines and rocker panels year after year. Even a heavily rusted vehicle still has value, though. For junk vehicles, weight, current metal prices and reusable parts, including the catalytic converter, drive most of the value. Every vehicle is different, so we don’t quote flat rates.

What if the car isn’t at my house?

Shakopee draws plenty of visitors to Canterbury Park and Valleyfair, but pickups from a business or event location are a different matter. A pickup there needs permission from the property owner and safe access for the truck. In most cases, it’s simplest to get the car to your home or another spot where you have permission. If the vehicle won’t move, let us know where it is and we’ll talk through what’s possible.

Minnesota paperwork

Every owner listed on the title signs it. If there’s a loan, the lien must be released before the transfer; we can often pay the lender directly. For model year 2011 and newer, an odometer disclosure is required. After the sale, report it to Minnesota DVS within 10 days, online or at a deputy registrar. Standard plates generally stay with the car, and personalized plates can usually be kept, so check with DVS. Cancel your insurance.

Why sell to a cash buyer?

You could list the vehicle yourself, and for some cars that works. But a private sale means photos, listings, messages, test drives and haggling, and older or damaged vehicles often draw only lowball offers. A cash buyer gives you one clear number, handles the towing and pays on the spot. For most vehicles with problems, that trade-off is worth it.

Nearby cities

We also buy cars in Eden Prairie across the river and in Burnsville to the east.

Frequently asked questions