Whether your car was totaled in an accident, has a blown engine, or just isn't worth fixing, we want to buy it. Finding a reliable buyer who won't haggle at the curb can be incredibly frustrating. California's strict emissions laws mean thousands of older vehicles fail smog checks every year; we pay top dollar for these non-compliant cars. Turn Used Cars to Cash will buy your junk car today.
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We specialize in buying cars that dealerships and private buyers won't touch. We recycle the parts and metal right here in Santa Cruz County.
Provide your car's make, model, year, and condition. We'll give you an instant guaranteed cash offer based on current market rates in CA.
Accept the offer and choose a convenient time for us to pick up your vehicle. Our Rio del Mar tow drivers work around your schedule.
The tow driver arrives, inspects the vehicle, hands you your payment, and tows the car away for free. It's that simple!
Yes, we buy vehicles even if they are missing major components like the engine, transmission, or wheels. Just be sure to accurately describe the condition when requesting your quote so we can give you a precise offer.
No, it does not. If your vehicle has flat tires or missing wheels, let us know during the quote process so we can dispatch a flatbed tow truck instead of a standard wrecker.
Absolutely. We routinely purchase fleet vehicles, commercial vans, and old company cars from businesses across Santa Cruz County. Contact us for bulk or commercial vehicle quotes.
Depending on the condition, your vehicle will either be sold at a salvage auction, dismantled for usable parts, or crushed and recycled for scrap metal at a local facility in California.