Salvage, rebuilt, or branded title? Dealers won't touch it and private buyers walk away. We buy salvage title cars running or not, tow them for free, and pay you on the spot.
A real quote in 2 minutes — zero obligation
Have a question? Call: 800-219-4551
A salvage title means an insurance company once declared the car a total loss, usually after a crash, flood, fire or theft. If it was repaired and inspected afterward, the state may have issued a rebuilt title instead. Either way, the brand stays on the car forever, and that's what scares off dealers and most private buyers.
To us, the brand is just a line on the paper. The car still has an engine, transmission, body, wheels and interior, and the metal itself is worth money. That value goes into your offer. It's why we buy salvage title cars that other buyers won't look at.
Tell us the year, make, model and what the title says. We'll give you a real offer and free towing. Call 800-219-4551 or complete our online form to get your offer.
The word on the title tells you the car's history. Here's what each one means for you.
Turning a salvage car back into a legal, rebuilt-title car is a project. Typical costs in 2026:
| Step | Typical cost | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Repairs to pass inspection | $2,000–$8,000+ | Depends entirely on the damage |
| State rebuilt-title inspection and fees | $100–$500 | Required before it can be registered |
| Resale value after rebuild | 20–40% below clean | Buyers and lenders still discount it |
Costs are national averages and vary by state and damage. Your offer from us is always free and never depends on these numbers.
Three things set the price. The word on the title is not one of them.
Every car is worth at least its scrap metal. A midsize sedan is about $280–$345 right now; a full-size SUV about $475–$590. The offer starts there.
A running engine, good transmission, straight panels and an intact catalytic converter can all add to your offer, salvage title or not.
Newer and popular models are usually worth more in parts because more people need them. A common model that doesn't run can beat a rare one that does.
Not all vehicles are worth a lot when sold as a junk or non-running car. Prices also depend on demand for parts, so some vehicles bring more than others, even older ones.
Three steps. Most pickups happen within a day or two.
Year, make, model, and what the title says. "Salvage, rear-end damage, it still runs" is plenty.
All of our offers are guaranteed as long as the vehicle matches the information you provided.
We pick it up from your driveway, the shop, or the lot, and pay you before it leaves.
Yes. We buy salvage, rebuilt, flood-branded and junk-titled cars every day, running or not.
It depends on the year, model, and what still works. Call or complete our online form to get your offer.
No. You don't have to repair, inspect or re-title anything for us to buy the vehicle. We buy it as is, and towing is free.
Not if they took the title in the settlement; the car is theirs then. If they let you keep it (an owner-retained salvage), we can buy it.
Yes, having the title makes selling quick and easy. If it's lost, the rules depend on your state and its DMV. See our state-by-state title guides, or give us a call and we'll walk you through it.
Yes. Towing is always included and nothing comes out of your payment. As long as the car is accessible and our tow truck can reach it, we can pick it up. We can't pull from parking structures or spots a tow truck can't get into.
Free towing, a real offer, and payment on the spot. Running or not.
Call 800-219-4551