Disclaimer

What ScrapRoute is — and is not

ScrapRoute is not a salvage yard, auto recycler, dismantler, towing company, dealership, or cash buyer. We do not make cash offers, buy vehicles, pick up cars, sell used parts, appraise cars, or transfer titles.

What we do is simple: we help connect people in the US with licensed salvage yards, auto recyclers, and cash-for-cars buyers, or help them look for affordable recycled parts. The service is free for car owners and parts shoppers. Participating buyers and yards pay a flat fee to be listed or matched.

If you want to compare your options, you can start with get an offer or read how junk car prices work.

Cash numbers on this site are estimates, not offers

Any dollar amount you see on ScrapRoute is a typical range or estimate, never a guaranteed offer, quote, bid, or promise.

Real-world payout depends on things like:
- year, make, and model
- whether the car runs
- damage, missing parts, or flood history
- vehicle weight
- location and tow distance
- local demand for parts
- current scrap metal prices

A rough example: an older running car sold whole might land around $300-$1,500 in many markets, while a scrap-only vehicle may be closer to $100-$500. But that does not mean your vehicle will bring that amount.

The same goes for parts. A used engine may cost a few hundred dollars to around $1,500 installed-ready depending on the vehicle, and a used transmission may be around $300-$1,200. Availability and condition change fast. If you are shopping instead of selling, use find used parts to compare options.

Protect your title, keys, ID, and payment

This is where people get burned. Please be careful.

1. Deal only with licensed, insured buyers or yards. Ask for license details and verify them yourself.
2. Keep your title and ID safe. Do not send extra personal records you do not need to send.
3. Never hand over the title or keys until you are paid. If payment is delayed, walk away.
4. Confirm the final amount, towing, and any fees in writing before pickup. Do not rely on a phone promise.
5. Ask who is coming to pick up the vehicle and make sure that matches what you were told.

If you want more help spotting trouble, read avoid junk car scams. If a buyer says towing is included, confirm what "free" means and whether any deductions apply before pickup.

Titles, liens, state rules, and your responsibility

Title, registration, lien, and release rules are different from state to state. Some states may allow certain sales without a title in limited cases. Others do not. If there is an open lien, extra paperwork may be required.

ScrapRoute does not give legal, tax, or DMV advice. The information on this site is general information only.

Before you sell, you should:
- confirm your state's title rules with the DMV
- ask what paperwork the buyer requires
- make sure the buyer's name and business details match the paperwork
- keep copies of what you sign

For general background, you can review title transfer basics. But always confirm your own state's rules yourself.