Get Cash for Your Junk Car in Colorado
Colorado keeps the car selling process straightforward, but there's still paperwork to get right. This guide covers everything: title transfers, emissions requirements, and how Clunqr makes selling a car in Colorado faster.
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What You Need to Sell a Junk Car in Colorado
Colorado has specific requirements for selling a vehicle. Here's what the Colorado DMV requires to sell your car in Colorado.
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Certificate of Title
Sign the back of your Colorado title in the designated seller area. Include the date of sale, sale price, and odometer reading. Both seller and buyer must sign.
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Odometer Disclosure
Required for vehicles less than 10 years old. Record the exact mileage on the title. Federal law requires accurate disclosure.
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Damage Disclosure
Colorado requires sellers to disclose if the vehicle has sustained damage exceeding 75% of its fair market value. This must be noted on the title.
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Bill of Sale
Required in Colorado. Form DR 2173 serves as the official bill of sale. Include the sale price, date, VIN, and both parties' information.
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Remove Your Plates
Colorado plates belong to the owner, not the vehicle. Remove them before handing over the car. You can transfer them to another vehicle or surrender them to the DMV.
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VIN Verification (If Needed)
If the title is from out of state or has certain issues, the buyer may need a VIN verification. This is typically the buyer's responsibility, not yours.
Colorado Emissions Requirements
Colorado requires emissions testing in the Denver metro area and several Front Range counties. However, the emissions requirement applies to registration, not the sale itself.
As the seller, you are not required to provide a passing emissions test. The buyer handles emissions testing when they register the vehicle. You can sell a car that won't pass emissions in Colorado without any issues on your end.
Good News for Sellers
- No emissions test required to sell
- No safety inspection required
- Sell non-running vehicles easily
- Buyer handles all registration
- No waiting for test results
- Sell "as-is" without repairs
We Buy Junk Cars for Cash Across Colorado
We buy cars across the Centennial State. Select your city for local information and service details.
How It Works
Here's how to sell your junk car for cash in Colorado with Clunqr:
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We Handle Paperwork
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218 Cars We Bought in Colorado This Month
2007 Honda Accord
Denver, CO
$285
2010 Ford F-150
Colorado Springs, CO
$455
2009 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Aurora, CO
$365
2005 Toyota Camry
Fort Collins, CO
$265
2012 Chevy Traverse
Lakewood, CO
$385
2008 Chevy Silverado
Thornton, CO
$425
2011 Nissan Altima
Arvada, CO
$315
2006 Ford Explorer
Westminster, CO
$335
2003 Honda Civic
Pueblo, CO
$245
2013 Ram 1500
Boulder, CO
$475
2008 Honda Pilot
Greeley, CO
$355
2004 Ford Focus
Longmont, CO
$225
2009 Toyota Tundra
Denver, CO
$465
2010 Chevy Malibu
Colorado Springs, CO
$275
2011 Jeep Wrangler
Aurora, CO
$415
2006 Hyundai Elantra
Fort Collins, CO
$235
2010 GMC Acadia
Lakewood, CO
$375
2005 Nissan Titan
Thornton, CO
$385
2012 Toyota Corolla
Arvada, CO
$325
2007 Dodge Durango
Westminster, CO
$345
2011 GMC Sierra
Pueblo, CO
$445
2002 Mazda 6
Boulder, CO
$215
2009 Toyota 4Runner
Greeley, CO
$395
2008 Kia Optima
Longmont, CO
$255
2006 Ford F-250
Denver, CO
$435
2013 Ford Escape
Colorado Springs, CO
$405
2001 Chevy Impala
Aurora, CO
$205
2007 Chevy Colorado
Fort Collins, CO
$365
2010 Nissan Pathfinder
Lakewood, CO
$355
2014 Honda Civic
Thornton, CO
$345
Selling a Car in Colorado: Common Questions
Sign the back of the title in the designated seller area. Include the date of sale, sale price, and odometer reading. Both you and the buyer must sign. Complete a bill of sale (Form DR 2173) and give both documents to the buyer. The buyer takes these to their county motor vehicle office to complete the transfer within 60 days.
You need a title to legally transfer ownership in Colorado. If you've lost yours, you can apply for a duplicate title using Form DR 2489 at any county motor vehicle office. The fee is $8.20 for a standard duplicate. Processing typically takes 4-6 weeks by mail, but you may be able to get it faster in person. Licensed dealers like Clunqr can sometimes work with alternative documentation.
No. In Colorado, the seller is not required to provide an emissions test. Emissions testing is required for registration in the Denver metro area and some Front Range counties, but that's the buyer's responsibility. You can sell a car that won't pass emissions without any issues.
In Colorado, license plates belong to the owner, not the vehicle. Remove your plates before handing over the car. You can transfer them to another vehicle you own by visiting your county motor vehicle office, or surrender them to the DMV. Don't let the buyer drive away with your plates.
It depends on the vehicle's year, make, and model, condition, resale or salvage value, weight, and current scrap metal prices. Colorado has a large network of salvage yards, metal recyclers, and car buyers, which helps keep prices competitive. Most junk cars sell for $200 to $1,500, while vehicles with valuable parts or those that still drive can sell for up to $5,000. Get an instant quote from Clunqr to see your car's actual value.
Yes. Colorado requires a bill of sale for private vehicle sales. Use Form DR 2173 or create your own document that includes the sale price, date, VIN, odometer reading, and both parties' names and signatures. The bill of sale is used to calculate the sales tax the buyer owes when registering the vehicle.
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