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Cash for Junk Cars in Columbus, OH

Clunqr Columbus pays cash for cars across Franklin County and Central Ohio, running or not. We buy junk cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs of any age and condition, including rusted-out and non-running vehicles, with free towing and payment at pickup. The same buyer has worked Central Ohio for 5 years and holds a 5.0 Google rating across 100 reviews.

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How to turn your junk car into cash

Three steps. A few minutes. Cash in your hand.

Your Instant Offer
2012 Honda Accord LX (sample)
$560
Based on weight, parts & market data
✓ Free towing included
✓ Cash at pickup
✓ Same-day available
1
Tell us about your car
Year, make, model, ZIP. Takes 90 seconds. No phone call, no back and forth.
2
Get your real offer
Priced on live local scrap and parts values, not a lowball national guess.
3
Get paid on the spot
We come to you with a tow truck, hand you cash, and take the car. Free towing, often same day.

What we pay for junk cars in Columbus

Most junk cars in Columbus sell for $280 to $1,350, and complete or running vehicles reach the top of that range. We price on real value, and we won't be outbid on a genuine written offer.

What goes into your offer
  • Vehicle weight in steel & aluminum
  • Catalytic converter value
  • Salvageable parts (transmission, wheels, battery)
  • Overall condition, running or not
  • Current Columbus scrap metal prices
We match or beat any written offer

Bring us a real, written offer from a licensed buyer and we'll do our best to beat it. No haggling, no lowball at the door. The number we quote is the cash you're paid.

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Real reviews from real sellers

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★★★★★

Good price compared to other websites I checked. Arrived when promised, paid the amount promised, no problems. Happy with their service.

Jeff V.
★★★★★

Very simple and quick, no issues. Great customer service.

Charlay B.
★★★★★

I called numerous places and they were all lower than what Clunqr offered. I set it all up over text and had my car picked up the next morning, actual cash, no checks. The driver was friendly and right on time. Highly recommend.

Sabryna M.

Sell your junk car in Columbus to a local buyer

Clunqr Columbus is a local junk car buyer serving Columbus and all of Central Ohio. We buy direct, not as a middleman or a lead-gen site that sells your information to the highest bidder, so no broker fee comes out of your payout, and we will not be outbid by a genuine written offer. After 5 years buying across Franklin County, we price each car on its parts and curb weight, the shipping weight scrap buyers actually pay on, instead of a flat per-car rate. Don't just sell your junk car. Clunqr it.

Central Ohio winters are hard on cars. Years of road salt rust out frames, brake lines, and rocker panels, and a body that looks finished often still has value underneath. A rusted, wrecked, or non-running car can still bring a strong number, since the drivetrain and catalytic converter usually survive what the salt does to the body. More than once, our offer has come in above the repair estimate the owner was bracing for.

Pickup is free across Columbus, Dublin, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, Grove City, Hilliard, and the rest of Franklin County. You get an instant cash offer online or by phone, accept it, and we pay the exact amount quoted when we collect the car, often the same day you call.

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Hours Mon to Fri: 8 AM to 5 PM, Sat: 8 AM to 3 PM, Sun: Closed
Pickup Mon to Fri: 7 AM to 7 PM, Sat: 7 AM to 5 PM, Sun by appointment
Columbus, OH service area
Free towing across Columbus, Dublin, Delaware, Grove City, Reynoldsburg, Hilliard, Westerville, and the surrounding metro.

Recently bought in Columbus

Real cars, real payouts.

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
2009 Hyundai Santa Fe
$550

Why sell to us

Best price
Top dollar, or we match it

Find a better offer from a licensed buyer? Show us and we will match or beat it.

No games
The quote is the cash

No bait-and-switch, no surprise deductions at pickup. The number we quote is what you get.

Local
A real local buyer

A Columbus buyer with its own trucks and drivers who shows up when we say we will.

Clunqr vs. other buyers

clunqr
  • Instant offer
  • Free towing
  • Same-day pickup
  • No haggling
  • Any condition
Everyone else
  • Maybe an offer
  • Towing fees
  • Days to schedule
  • Lowball at the door
  • Cherry-pick cars
Ohio rules

Selling a junk car in Columbus: what to know

Proof of ownership. Your title in your name plus a photo ID, or current registration with a photo ID.
Plates stay with you. In Ohio the plates belong to you, not the vehicle. Remove them before pickup.
No title? Request a duplicate from the Ohio DMV, or sell with current registration. We also buy salvage and rebuilt titles.
After the sale. File a release of liability with the Ohio DMV so the vehicle is off your record.

Frequently asked questions

How much is my junk car worth in Columbus?
Most junk cars in Columbus sell for $280 to $1,350 based on weight, condition, and current scrap prices, with a typical payout around $525. Trucks and SUVs bring more, and a car that still runs raises the offer.
Will rust or road salt damage lower my offer?
Not as much as most Columbus sellers expect. Years of Ohio winters and road salt eat away at the body, frame, and brake lines while the engine, transmission, and catalytic converter often still hold their value, so our offer can beat what you would get parting it out. Rusted-out and high-mileage cars are a big part of what we buy here. Describe the car honestly and the offer holds.
How fast can you pick up in Columbus?
Same-day pickup is available across Columbus, and we can often reach you within a few hours of your call. Outer parts of Franklin County and the surrounding counties may be next-day depending on driver routes.
Do I have to pay for towing or removal?
No. Pickup is free on every Columbus sale, with no mileage fee and nothing taken out of your offer. The price you accept is the price you are paid.
Can I sell a junk car without a title in Columbus?
Often, yes. If your Ohio title is lost, you can request a duplicate through your county Clerk of Courts title office, the same office that issues Ohio titles, and in some cases we can work with you on other proof of ownership. A photo ID that matches the registration helps when the title is missing.
Who buys junk cars in Columbus?

If you have been searching for who buys junk cars near you in Columbus, the short answer is licensed salvage buyers like ours. We buy scrap cars, non-running vehicles, and damaged cars across Franklin County, whether you would call it a junk car, a clunker, or just an old car you want gone.

People sell us cars for cash every day: rusted-out commuters, blown engines, high-mileage haulers, and cars without keys. If you want to sell your junk car in Columbus today, the offer takes about two minutes.

Got a junk car? Clunqr it.

Get a real cash offer from Clunqr Columbus in about 90 seconds. We pay cash for junk cars in Columbus with free towing across Franklin County, the full amount handed to you at pickup, and same-day collection on most morning calls.

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