Get Cash for Your Junk Car in Arizona
Arizona makes selling a car straightforward, but the desert heat takes a toll on vehicles and there's still paperwork to handle. This guide covers everything: title transfers, emissions requirements, and how Clunqr makes selling a car in Arizona faster.
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What You Need to Sell a Junk Car in Arizona
Arizona has specific requirements for selling a vehicle. Here's what the ADOT MVD requires to sell your car in Arizona.
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Certificate of Title
Sign the back of your Arizona title in the "Seller" section. 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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Bill of Sale
Not legally required in Arizona, but strongly recommended. Include the sale price, date, VIN, and both parties' information for your records.
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License Plates Stay with the Car
Arizona is a "plate stays with the vehicle" state. Leave your plates on the car when you sell it. The buyer will transfer them to their name.
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Sold Notice
File a Sold Notice with ADOT MVD within 15 days of sale. This removes your name from the vehicle record and protects you from future liability.
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Cancel Your Insurance
Contact your insurance company after the sale to cancel coverage on the sold vehicle. Since the plates stay with the car, do this promptly after the sale.
Arizona Emissions Testing Requirements
Arizona requires emissions testing in the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas (Maricopa and Pima counties). However, as a seller, you are not required to provide a passing emissions test.
The buyer is responsible for emissions testing when they register the vehicle. You can sell a car that won't pass emissions in Arizona 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
- Plates stay with the vehicle
- Sell "as-is" without repairs
We Buy Junk Cars for Cash Across Arizona
We buy cars across the Grand Canyon State. Select your city for local information and service details.
How It Works
Here's how to sell your junk car for cash in Arizona with Clunqr:
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Schedule Pickup
Choose a time that works for you. We offer same-day and next-day pickup across Arizona.
We Handle Paperwork
Our team processes the title transfer and files the Sold Notice with the ADOT MVD.
Get Paid
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287 Cars We Bought in Arizona This Month
2007 Honda Accord
Phoenix, AZ
$285
2009 Chevy Silverado
Tucson, AZ
$435
2005 Toyota Corolla
Mesa, AZ
$265
2011 Ford Explorer
Chandler, AZ
$385
2003 Nissan Maxima
Scottsdale, AZ
$245
2008 Chevy Suburban
Glendale, AZ
$415
2012 Ford F-150
Gilbert, AZ
$475
2006 Honda Civic
Tempe, AZ
$275
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Peoria, AZ
$335
2010 Toyota Camry
Surprise, AZ
$315
2006 Toyota Tundra
Yuma, AZ
$445
2002 Chevy Impala
Flagstaff, AZ
$225
2013 Honda Pilot
Phoenix, AZ
$395
2007 Nissan Titan
Tucson, AZ
$385
2008 Kia Optima
Mesa, AZ
$255
2010 Ford Edge
Chandler, AZ
$355
2001 Honda Accord
Scottsdale, AZ
$235
2011 Ram 1500
Glendale, AZ
$455
2009 Toyota Highlander
Gilbert, AZ
$375
2005 Mazda 6
Tempe, AZ
$265
2008 Jeep Wrangler
Peoria, AZ
$405
2004 Hyundai Elantra
Surprise, AZ
$215
2010 GMC Sierra
Yuma, AZ
$425
2006 Nissan Altima
Flagstaff, AZ
$275
2012 Chevy Traverse
Phoenix, AZ
$365
2007 Ford F-250
Tucson, AZ
$485
2000 Ford Focus
Mesa, AZ
$205
2014 Nissan Pathfinder
Chandler, AZ
$425
2005 Toyota Tacoma
Scottsdale, AZ
$395
2009 Chevy Cruze
Glendale, AZ
$295
Selling a Car in Arizona: Common Questions
Sign the back of the title in the "Seller" section. Include the date of sale, sale price, and odometer reading. Both you and the buyer must sign. Give the signed title to the buyer, who takes it to an MVD office or authorized third-party provider to complete the transfer. File a Sold Notice online at ServiceArizona.com within 15 days to protect yourself from future liability.
You need a title to legally transfer ownership in Arizona. If you've lost yours, you can apply for a duplicate title at any MVD office or online at ServiceArizona.com. The fee is $4 and processing is typically quick. Licensed dealers like Clunqr can sometimes work with alternative documentation.
No. In Arizona, the seller is not required to provide a passing emissions test. The buyer is responsible for emissions testing when they register the vehicle. This only applies in Maricopa and Pima counties anyway. You can sell a car that won't pass emissions without any issues.
Arizona is a "plate stays with the vehicle" state. Leave your license plates on the car when you sell it. The buyer will transfer the plates to their name when they register the vehicle. Make sure to file your Sold Notice and cancel your insurance promptly after the sale.
It depends on the vehicle's year, make, and model, condition, resale or salvage value, weight, and current scrap metal prices. Arizona 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.
A Sold Notice notifies the ADOT MVD that you've sold the vehicle. This removes your name from the vehicle record and protects you from parking tickets, toll violations, and liability if the buyer doesn't register the car right away. File it online at ServiceArizona.com within 15 days of the sale. It's free to file.
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