Get Cash for Your Junk Car in South Carolina

Sign the back of the title in the seller section. Include the date of sale, odometer reading, and sale price. Both you and the buyer must sign. Give the signed title to the buyer, who takes it to the SCDMV within 45 days to complete the transfer. The buyer pays a $15 title fee plus any applicable taxes.

You need a title to legally transfer ownership in South Carolina. If you've lost yours, you can apply for a duplicate title using Form 400 at any SCDMV branch. The fee is $15. Processing typically takes about 10 business days by mail, or you may be able to get it the same day in person depending on the office. Licensed dealers like Clunqr can sometimes work with alternative documentation.

No. South Carolina does not require vehicle safety inspections or emissions testing. You can sell a car in any condition without worrying about inspections. This makes selling a junk car or non-running vehicle in SC particularly easy.

In South Carolina, license plates stay with the vehicle, not the owner. This is different from most states. Leave the plates on the car when you sell it. The buyer will either transfer the registration or get new plates. You don't need to worry about removing or returning them.

It depends on the vehicle's year, make, and model, condition, resale or salvage value, weight, and current scrap metal prices. South Carolina 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.

In South Carolina, the buyer has 45 days from the date of sale to transfer the title into their name. If they don't, they face late fees. As the seller, keep a copy of the signed title and any bill of sale to protect yourself in case the buyer delays the transfer and any issues arise.