Junk Car Worth
Guide to junk car values and where to sell for the best price
An independent guide explaining what junk cars are worth, how online buyers like Peddle and CarBrain work, and which paperwork matters when selling.
About the business
Junk Car Worth is an independent guide to selling a junk car. The site explains what a junk car is worth, how online buyers like Peddle and CarBrain work, and which paperwork trips people up. It publishes guides on questions people search before they sell, a calculator that estimates scrap value by weight, and buyer reviews showing star ratings and complaints side by side. The team writes and fact-checks every page, dating all prices and rechecking scrap prices monthly and company policies quarterly.
What you get
- Junk car value calculator estimating scrap value by weight
- Current scrap prices updated monthly by vehicle type
- Guides on selling non-running, totaled and title-free cars
- Buyer reviews of Peddle and CarBrain with star ratings and complaints
- Dated price and policy information with sources cited
Pricing
Pricing model: Free
Neighbours ask
How much will a junkyard pay for a car?
Most yards pay about $140 to $200 per ton for a complete car, with a national average near $184 as of October 2026. This works out to roughly $210 to $350 for a 3,000 to 3,500 pound sedan and up to about $545 for a full-size SUV. Single yard reports over the past year ran from about $105 to $250 per ton, so calling at least two yards is recommended.
How do I calculate the scrap value of my car?
Divide the car's curb weight in pounds by 2,000, then multiply by the yard's price per ton. For example, a 3,000 pound car at $183.63 per ton is 1.5 tons, or about $275. Use curb weight, not GVWR, which includes a full load. Yards weigh the car as delivered, and missing parts can push it into a lower incomplete-car rate.
Is a junk car worth more with the catalytic converter?
Yes. A converter left on the car keeps it a complete car for yards, and a missing one can cut the value by 30% or more. Off the car, a national average converter was worth about $90 as of October 2026, with categories ranging from $15 to $1,150. However, do not add that separately to a Peddle or CarBrain offer, which price the whole car.
Do I need a title to sell a junk car?
Usually, yes. CarBrain requires a title in your name. Peddle buys cars without one, but a missing title can affect the offer. A few states let you junk an old, low-value car without a title when the buyer is a licensed processor or dealer, such as Georgia for cars at least 12 model years old and worth $850 or less, and New York for cars at least 8 years old and worth $1,250 or less.
How much is a junk car worth without an engine or transmission?
Less than a complete car, and fewer buyers will take it. One yard paid $160 per net ton for incomplete cars against $190 for complete ones in September 2026, and the missing engine also cuts the weight. CarBrain lists blown engines and transmission failure among problems it buys, but cars with missing engines or transmissions fall below its minimum standards.
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