Junk cars of every make, bought for cash

Hybrids such as the Prius, Camry Hybrid and Accord Hybrid carry a large high-voltage battery. Tell us whether it's still in the car and whether a shop has called it dead; it changes the number either way.

Say plainly whether the catalytic converter is still there. A car that's had its converter cut out is a different offer from one that hasn't, and the driver will look underneath at pickup.

Brands that no longer exist, such as Pontiac, Saturn, Mercury and Oldsmobile, are common junk cars around here and we buy them like any other. A discontinued brand can make repairs harder to justify, which is often why people call.

Full-size pickups and SUVs weigh more than sedans, which counts in the offer. Electric cars like a Tesla or a Chevy Bolt are welcome too; tell us the battery's condition and whether the car has been in a flood or a fire.

Give us the exact model and trim when you can (an Elantra and a Santa Fe are priced differently even in the same year), plus whether the engine runs, knocks or has seized.

If a dealer or a recall notice says an engine needs work it hasn't had, mention it. We'd rather hear it on the call than find it at pickup.

European cars often become junk when a single expensive repair, such as a transmission or timing work, costs more than the car is worth running. That's a normal sale for us, and the parts that still work count in the offer.

Have the VIN handy. Engine and trim options vary a lot within one model, and the VIN settles what the car actually is.

A motorcycle is titled in Illinois, so have the title ready like you would for a car. Tell us the engine size along with the make and model.

Crash damage, a bike that's sat for years or one that's half taken apart are all fine. Mention any parts in boxes so they go with the bike.

Selling a junk motorcycle

For an RV or camper, the chassis make (often Ford or Chevrolet on a motorhome) matters as much as the coach brand. Give us both, with the length. See our page on RVs and campers.

For a semi, box truck or trailer, tell us the year, make, model and the trailer or box type. Several units from one yard can be priced together, and we arrange the right tow for each.

Box trucks and semi trucks · RVs and campers