Every Vehicle We Buy, in Any Condition

Get Cash Cars buys cars, trucks, SUVs, minivans, cargo vans and motorcycles anywhere in Minnesota, in almost any condition. Running or not, clean title or salvage, low miles or worn out — we’ll make you a free offer in about 15 minutes, tow it for free, and pay you on the spot at pickup.

This page breaks down what we buy by vehicle type and by condition, so you can see where yours fits.

Which types of vehicles do you buy?

Cars

Sedans, coupes, hatchbacks, wagons and convertibles, from economy commuters to older luxury models. This is the most common vehicle we buy. Whether it’s a well-kept car you simply don’t need anymore or a high-mileage commuter with a check-engine light, we’ll look at it. If it runs and you want to compare against a trade-in or private sale, our page on selling your car fast explains the trade-offs.

Pickup trucks and work trucks

Half-ton, three-quarter-ton and heavier pickups, plus work trucks with racks, toolboxes or plows. Trucks often keep value even with high mileage, and their weight helps when they’re valued for scrap. Frame rust is the big question in Minnesota. See cash for trucks for details.

SUVs and crossovers

Full-size SUVs, midsize three-row family haulers and small crossovers. AWD and 4×4 systems are popular in Minnesota, which affects demand — but they also add expensive parts that can fail. More on that at cash for SUVs.

Vans and minivans

Minivans that carried a family through years of school runs, full-size passenger vans and cargo or work vans with shelving and ladder racks. Read cash for vans for what we look at.

Motorcycles

Street bikes, cruisers, touring bikes and dual-sports, running or not. A lot of Minnesota motorcycles sit for a season or two longer than planned. We buy those too — see cash for motorcycles.

Which conditions do you buy?

Condition changes the amount we offer, not usually whether we’ll make one.

Running and driving

A running vehicle may be resold or repaired, which usually makes it worth more. High mileage isn’t a problem.

Not running

Dead battery, failed starter, fuel problem, or a mystery no one has diagnosed. We tow it, so it doesn’t need to move under its own power.

Blown engine or failed transmission

Major drivetrain failures are one of the most common reasons people call us. The rest of the vehicle still has value, and you don’t have to pay for a rebuild first.

Accident, hail, flood or fire damage

We buy damaged vehicles, including ones an insurer has declared a total loss. Insurance total losses are fine too.

Salvage and rebuilt titles

Branded titles lower resale value, but we buy them.

Rusted out

Minnesota road salt takes a toll on frames, brake lines and rocker panels. Heavy rust lowers the value, but it doesn’t make a vehicle worthless.

Junk or incomplete

Vehicles that have been sitting for years, partly stripped, or valued mainly for their metal and parts.

How does the vehicle type affect my offer?

Different vehicles are valued in different ways:

• Weight matters more for vehicles valued as scrap. A full-size truck or van carries more metal than a compact car.
• Demand for parts matters for popular models. Common trucks, SUVs and minivans often have parts in steady demand.
• Drivetrain matters in Minnesota. 4×4 and AWD vehicles may be more desirable, but a failed transfer case or differential is costly.
• Upfits on work trucks and vans — racks, shelving, toolboxes — can add or subtract depending on their condition.
• Motorcycles are valued differently from cars, with more weight on make, engine size and whether they run.

Across every type, the same core factors apply: year, make, model, mileage, mechanical condition, rust, title status and whether major parts like the catalytic converter are still present.

Is there anything you don’t buy?

There are a few situations where we may not be able to help, and we’d rather tell you than waste your time:

• No proof of ownership. We need to know the vehicle is legally yours. If you’ve lost the title, read selling a car without a title and call us first.
• Equipment that isn’t a road vehicle. If you’re not sure whether your item counts, ask.

When in doubt, call (763) 226-3586 and describe what you have.

How it works for any vehicle

The process is the same whether you’re selling a motorcycle in Rochester or a cargo van in Bloomington:

1. Call (763) 226-3586 or fill out the form with your vehicle’s year, make, model, mileage and condition.
2. Get a free offer, usually in about 15 minutes.
3. Schedule free pickup. Same-day is often available in the Twin Cities metro; in Greater Minnesota it’s usually same-day or next-day depending on location.
4. Sign the title and get paid on the spot before the vehicle is towed.

What if I have more than one vehicle to sell?

It happens more often than you’d think. A family clears out a parent’s property and finds a car in the garage, a truck by the shed and a motorcycle under a tarp. A small business retires two work vans at once. A household finally deals with the second and third cars that have been sitting since the kids moved out.

You can sell them all to us in one call. Give us the details on each vehicle and we’ll make a separate offer for each one, so you know exactly what each is worth. You can accept some and keep others. When possible, we’ll schedule the pickups together so you’re not waiting around on multiple days. Each vehicle needs its own title and proof of ownership, and every owner listed on each title needs to sign.

What to have ready

• The title, signed by every owner listed on it.
• Photo ID.
• Lender details if there’s a loan; we can often pay the lender directly.
• Keys, fobs, and for motorcycles, any spare keys.
• The odometer reading (disclosure is required on title transfers for model year 2011 and newer).

After the sale, report it to Minnesota DVS within 10 days and cancel your insurance. Standard plates generally stay with the vehicle; personalized or special plates can usually be kept — confirm with DVS.

Frequently asked questions