Cash for Junk Cars in Phoenix, AZ

In Phoenix, an inoperable or unregistered car can't sit on a residential lot where it can be seen from beyond the property line. Older cars in the metro area also have to pass emissions to stay registered. Describe yours once and screened buyers who cover Maricopa and Pinal counties send offers. The buyer you choose tows for free and pays at pickup.

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$540Median recent Phoenix sale

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Junk Car Pickup Around Phoenix

Buyers on Reap My Ride cover Phoenix and the surrounding Maricopa, Pinal counties. If your town isn't listed, enter your ZIP — the form confirms which buyers cover it.

Phoenix
Mesa
Glendale
Chandler
Scottsdale
Tempe
Peoria
Gilbert
San Tan Valley
Coolidge
Goodyear
Avondale
Surprise
Queen Creek
Laveen
Tolleson

Most common locations in Phoenix-area quote requests, Jul 2025–Aug 2026.

What Phoenix Junk Cars Sold For

1995 Ford Ranger · Glendale$400
1996 Ford Ranger · Peoria$400
1996 Honda CR-V · Phoenix$525
1996 Honda Odyssey · Mesa$525
1997 Chevrolet Express · Phoenix$315
1997 Lincoln Continental · Mesa$240
1999 Chevrolet Suburban · Glendale$400
1999 Chrysler LHS · Glendale$410
2000 Chrysler Concorde · Mesa$425
2001 Dodge Ram · Phoenix$270
2001 Ford F-150 · Chandler$600
2001 Ford F-150 · Chandler$395
2001 Toyota Camry · Tempe$315
2002 Chevrolet Venture · Mesa$310
2002 Hyundai Santa Fe · Phoenix$430
2002 Volkswagen New Beetle · Gilbert$290
2003 Buick Rendezvous · Gilbert$615
2003 Chevrolet Malibu · Mesa$290
2003 Chevrolet Malibu · Glendale$460
2003 Ford F-150 · Tempe$290
2003 Ford F-150 · Scottsdale$405
2003 Nissan Pathfinder · Phoenix$460
2004 Chevrolet Silverado · Mesa$270
2004 Ford F-150 · Phoenix$290
2004 Nissan Maxima · Mesa$300
2004 Toyota Camry · Mesa$290
2005 BMW X5 · Peoria$270
2005 Chrysler Sebring · Glendale$410
2005 Dodge Grand Caravan · Chandler$440
2005 Honda Element · Scottsdale$940
2005 Hyundai Santa Fe · Mesa$495
2005 Toyota Prius · Phoenix$880
2006 Chevrolet Cobalt · Phoenix$435
2006 Chrysler 300 · Glendale$400
2006 Chrysler PT Cruiser · Peoria$460
2006 Chrysler Sebring · Glendale$540
2006 Honda Accord · Mesa$550
2006 Honda Accord · Gilbert$620
2006 Lincoln Zephyr · Phoenix$540
2006 Mazda MX-5 Miata · Mesa$1,460
2006 Nissan Quest · Chandler$435
2006 Pontiac G6 · Glendale$435
2007 BMW X3 · Tempe$470
2007 Buick LaCrosse · Peoria$375
2007 Dodge Durango · Mesa$490
2007 Ford F-150 · Chandler$590
2007 Subaru Forester · Phoenix$465
2007 Toyota Camry · Chandler$505
2007 Toyota Camry · Scottsdale$500
2007 Toyota Prius · Mesa$1,385
2007 Toyota RAV4 · Chandler$1,015
2007 Toyota RAV4 · Tempe$1,005
2008 Nissan Sentra · Glendale$405
2008 Nissan Versa · Phoenix$555
2008 Suzuki XL7 · Glendale$530
2009 Nissan Cube · Tempe$560
2009 Toyota Camry · Tempe$730
2009 Toyota Camry · Paradise Valley$760
2010 Dodge Grand Caravan · Phoenix$665
2010 Nissan Altima · Gilbert$345
2010 Nissan Altima · Tempe$350
2010 Toyota Prius · Mesa$1,170
2010 Toyota Prius · Scottsdale$1,165
2011 Hyundai Sonata · Chandler$525
2011 Hyundai Sonata · Scottsdale$520
2011 Toyota Camry · Mesa$1,215
2011 Toyota Corolla · Mesa$780
2011 Toyota Prius · Gilbert$1,685
2012 Dodge Avenger · Mesa$560
2012 Ford Focus · Peoria$560
2012 Kia Sedona · Gilbert$665
2012 Kia Sorento · Chandler$920
2013 Chevrolet Equinox · Mesa$485
2013 Chevrolet Equinox · Phoenix$485
2013 Chevrolet Malibu · Gilbert$515
2013 Ford F-150 · Mesa$1,195
2013 Ford F-150 · Scottsdale$1,195
2013 Nissan Altima · Chandler$560
2013 Nissan Altima · Scottsdale$555
2013 Toyota Prius · Tempe$2,240
2013 Toyota Prius · Scottsdale$2,255
2013 Volvo S60 · Gilbert$560
2014 Ford Escape · Phoenix$745
2014 Honda Civic · Phoenix$1,845
2014 Honda Civic · Scottsdale$1,885
2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class · Mesa$1,455
2015 Audi A3 · Mesa$1,580
2015 Chevrolet Equinox · Chandler$735
2015 Ford Focus · Chandler$1,885
2015 Ford Focus · Paradise Valley$1,915
2015 Honda Fit · Scottsdale$2,705
2015 Nissan Altima · Glendale$760
2016 Hyundai Elantra · Glendale$2,320
2016 KIA Optima · Phoenix$1,870
2017 Ford Escape · Chandler$1,455
2017 Ford Escape · Phoenix$1,465
2017 Jaguar XE · Gilbert$570
2017 Toyota Camry · Chandler$2,670
2023 Hyundai Santa Fe · Phoenix$7,565

Individual completed sales through Reap My Ride in the Phoenix area. Recent sales; dates not recorded.

Phoenix's inoperable vehicle rule

Phoenix City Code § 36-161 bars parking an inoperable vehicle on any residential property where it can be seen from beyond the lot. The same rule covers a vehicle that doesn't display current registration, though off-road recreational vehicles are exempt. The property's owner of record is responsible, and a violation is a civil traffic violation with a sanction of up to $250.

The code allows a defense for a vehicle registered to a resident that is being repaired and has been inoperable for no more than 15 days in total. The city's Neighborhood Preservation inspectors also list inoperable vehicles, and parking on surfaces that aren't dust-proof, among common blight violations. Reports go through MyPHX311. Mesa, Glendale and the other Valley cities have their own codes.

If the repair isn't happening, a sale gets the car off the lot. Buyers on Reap My Ride price it as it sits, and the buyer you choose tows it for free.

Sources: Phoenix City Code § 36-161: inoperable or unregistered vehicle on residential lot · City of Phoenix: common blight violations

Emissions testing and older cars in the Phoenix area

Emissions testing is required in the Phoenix metro area, including for vehicles that commute into it. Unless a vehicle is five model years old or newer, 1966 or older, or electric, it probably needs a test, and for a renewal the test should be done no more than 90 days before the registration expires. ADEQ runs the program, and ADOT's emissions area map shows whether an address is covered.

If a car fails, ADEQ's Voluntary Vehicle Repair Program can put up to $900 toward emissions-related repairs for eligible vehicles. If the repair bill would still be more than the car is worth, compare it with what buyers offer for the car as it is.

Sources: ADOT MVD: emissions testing · ADEQ: vehicle emissions and the Voluntary Vehicle Repair Program

Selling a junk car in Arizona: the paperwork

Sign the title over

Sign the back of the Arizona title and give it to the buyer. The odometer reading is required for model year 2011 and newer and recommended for older vehicles. Eligible titles can also be transferred electronically with eTitle Transfer.

Keep your plate

Remove the plate before the buyer takes the car. You don't need to return it to the MVD. Transfer it to another vehicle, keep it, or recycle it.

File a Sold Notice

Submit it free at AZMVDNow.gov as soon as you sell. It protects you if the car is later ticketed, abandoned or involved in a crash. You may also qualify for a credit or refund of the unused registration.

No title?

Under A.R.S. 28-2098, a vehicle at least 12 model years old with a sale value of $1,200 or less can be sold for scrap without a title to a registered scrap metal dealer or licensed automotive recycler. You sign a statement that it will be scrapped and has no lien. The buyer pays by check, photographs you, the car and the VIN, and keeps a copy of your ID. Otherwise, a duplicate title costs $4 through AZ MVD Now.

Sources: ADOT MVD: selling your vehicle · ADOT: complete a sold notice · ADOT: no need to bring old plates back · A.R.S. 28-2098: vehicle sales without a certificate of title · ADOT: duplicate title fee

Full guide: how to junk a car in Arizona →

What Is a Junk Car Worth in Phoenix?

Recent Phoenix-area sales through Reap My Ride ranged from $240 to $7,565, with a median of $540. Where your car lands depends on its weight, whether it runs, and whether the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still on it.

The metal floor follows the national scrap rate — $185 a ton in February 2026. Check yours with the scrap value calculator, or see how junk car prices work.

Selling a Junk Car in Phoenix

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Can I sell a junk car in Phoenix without a title?

Often, yes. If the car is at least 12 model years old and sells for $1,200 or less, Arizona lets you sell it for scrap to a registered scrap metal dealer or licensed recycler by signing a statement instead of the title. Otherwise, the owner of record can get a duplicate for $4 through AZ MVD Now. See selling without a title and the Arizona guide.

How will I be paid?

The buyer you choose pays at pickup. For a no-title sale under A.R.S. 28-2098, Arizona requires the buyer to pay by check, not cash, and to hold the car for three business days after reporting it before scrapping it.

Can I keep a broken-down car in my Phoenix driveway?

Not where it can be seen from beyond your lot. Phoenix City Code § 36-161 bars inoperable or unregistered vehicles on residential property in view, with a civil sanction of up to $250. There's a limited defense for a resident's registered car under repair for no more than 15 days.

Do I have to return my Arizona plate?

No. Take it off before the car leaves, then transfer it, keep it or recycle it. File a Sold Notice at AZMVDNow.gov as soon as you sell so the car is no longer in your name.

My car failed emissions. Should I fix it or sell it?

Compare the numbers. ADEQ's Voluntary Vehicle Repair Program can put up to $900 toward emissions repairs for eligible vehicles. If the bill would still be more than the car is worth, see what buyers offer for it as it is. The scrap value calculator gives you the metal floor.

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