Clunqr Buyer Network · Updated September 2026
How much is my junk car worth?
Current junk car prices, September 2026.
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$535
Average payout, September 2026
$250–$800
Most common range
$175/ton
Current scrap rate
What we're paying for junk cars right now
Current junk car prices by condition, September 2026. These are the car prices Clunqr Buyers are paying right now. Trucks and SUVs command higher values because of weight and parts demand.
Clunqr Buyer Network, current offer rates, September 2026
| Condition | Cars and sedans | Trucks and SUVs |
|---|---|---|
| ARuns and drives | $750 – $2,200+ | $1,000 – $2,800+ |
| BNeeds work | $450 – $1,500+ | $700 – $2,000+ |
| CDoesn't run | $150 – $750 | $175 – $1,000 |
| DScrap only | $150 – $400 | $300 – $675 |
Prices reflect scrap prices, converter status, parts completeness, and local market conditions. Get cash for your junk car in 90 seconds, using your exact number above.
Having the factory catalytic converter adds to a junk car's value
The factory converter is often the single most valuable component in a junk car. A missing or aftermarket replacement can drop your offer by $50 to $800 depending on the vehicle.
Highest
Toyota, Lexus, Honda, Acura
High PGM loading, Prius converters especially. Most targeted for theft.
$150 – $800+
High
BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi
European emissions standards mean heavier converter loading across the range.
$100 – $400
Above average
Subaru, Kia (V6), Hyundai (V6)
Flat-four Subarus and Korean V6 engines run above-average converters.
$80 – $250
Average
Ford, Chevy, GMC, Nissan, Dodge
Standard domestic converters. F-250/350 diesel DPF units are notably higher.
$50 – $150
Catalytic converter theft is widespread. Prius, Tacoma, Honda Element, and diesel trucks are the most targeted. If yours was stolen, disclose it upfront. We already price for it, so there are no surprises at pickup. See full converter values by make and model
How much is your junk car worth?
Junk car prices are built on five inputs. Here's what drives the value of your junk car, in order of impact.
Year, make, and model
This single input drives more of your junk car price than anything else. It tells us the converter type and value, the wholesale parts demand, the typical curb weight, and whether your car has a resale market. A 2018 F-150 and a 2004 Kia Rio have almost nothing in common as assets. Same four wheels, completely different junk car prices.
Condition
Condition determines what we can do with your junk car: resell, part out, or send to salvage. Running and driving opens resale. Non-running but complete opens parts. Stripped or severely damaged means scrap car value only. Running adds $100 to $300 over non-running, but completeness matters more than drivability. A non-runner with all original parts intact beats a runner that's been stripped.
Original catalytic converter
The original factory converter is often the single most valuable component in a junk car because of the precious metals inside. A missing or replaced aftermarket converter drops your offer by $50 to $800 depending on the vehicle. We check every car. Disclose it upfront and it is already priced in, so there are no surprises at pickup.
See converter values by makeTitle
A clean title gives the buyer full disposition flexibility: resale, parts or scrap. No title means extra paperwork and state-specific hoops we have to jump through, and that cost gets reflected in your offer: typically $50 to $200 less. We buy without titles in most states, but if you have time to get a duplicate from your DMV ($20 to $50), it usually pencils out.
Selling without a titleCurrent scrap price in your area
Scrap prices fluctuate with global commodity markets and vary by state, from Ohio at around $180/ton to Hawaii at $145/ton. This sets the floor under every junk car price. Even stripped junk cars and junk vehicles have a scrap floor based on their curb weight and your local rate. For most complete cars, the cash offer lands well above that floor. See how junk yards compare on scrap prices by state.
Current scrap rates by stateJunk car prices by vehicle type
Average cash value of junk cars by type, based on Clunqr transaction data, September 2026.
| Vehicle type | Typical range | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Compact carCivic, Corolla, Focus | $200 – $550 | $375 |
| Midsize sedanAccord, Camry, Altima | $275 – $650 | $450 |
| Small SUVCR-V, RAV4, Escape | $350 – $850 | $575 |
| Large SUVTahoe, Expedition | $450 – $1,200 | $725 |
| Pickup truckF-150, Silverado | $400 – $1,100 | $675 |
| MinivanOdyssey, Sienna | $350 – $900 | $550 |
Average junk car value by vehicle make
Japanese makes command a premium due to high parts demand and converter value. Discontinued auto brands sit at the bottom as demand shrinks.
Highest value
$550 – $800 avg
- Toyota$785
- Lexus$720
- Honda$685
- Acura$650
High parts demand, strong converter value, best resale market
Above average
$450 – $600 avg
- Subaru$590
- Jeep$565
- Ford$540
- GMC$525
Solid parts market, good scrap value
Average
$350 – $500 avg
- Nissan$520
- Chevrolet$505
- Hyundai$475
- Dodge$460
Large domestic makes, competitive market
Below average
$250 – $400 avg
- Chrysler$410
- Buick$395
- Pontiac$350
- Saturn$340
Discontinued brands, where parts demand shrinks with the fleet
For model-level junk car prices including converter values and the failures that end each vehicle, see the Ford F-150 and Nissan Altima guides.
How age affects the cash value of a junk car
Parts demand peaks for newer junk cars and fades past the 10-year mark. Pre-2000 cars sell mainly on scrap value and converter content.
Recent junk car payouts
Real transactions from Clunqr Buyers across the country, June through September 2026. See what sellers got cash for their junk cars, with actual condition and price at time of sale.
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| Vehicle | Condition | Payout | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008Honda Accord | Non-runningClean title185k mi | $485 | Dallas, TX |
| 2012Ford F-150 | Starts onlyClean title220k mi | $875 | Phoenix, AZ |
| 2005Toyota Camry | Non-runningNo converter | $425 | Atlanta, GA |
| 2015Chevy Cruze | DrivesAccident damage | $650 | Chicago, IL |
| 2003Jeep Grand Cherokee | Non-runningSalvage titleComplete | $365 | Denver, CO |
| 2010Honda Odyssey | RunsHigh miles | $725 | Houston, TX |
Real Clunqr transactions, June through September 2026. The F-150 brought $875 despite only starting because of high curb weight and intact parts. The Camry, a high-demand car, brought only $425 because its converter was missing. Location matters: the same junk car sells for different cash in different cities because local scrap prices and salvage demand vary.
Get more cash for your junk car with Clunqr
Junk yards price your car as raw ferrous metal, car scrap by the ton. A Clunqr Buyer prices the full asset. For most complete junk cars, that difference is $50 to $250 after free towing.
| Factor | Scrapyard | Clunqr Buyer |
|---|---|---|
| Valuation | Car scrap by weight only | Scrap + parts + converter + resale |
| Typical payout | $150 to $400 | $300 to $750+ |
| Running car bonus | None | $100 to $300 more cash |
| Pickup | You deliver or pay $50 to $100 | Free Clunqr Hauler pickup, always |
| Payment | After processing | Cash before the car is loaded |
Use junk yards only if the car is already stripped of its converter, engine and wheels. At that point it is bare steel and salvage value is minimal. For any complete junk car, a Clunqr Buyer pays more cash. See every option for selling your junk car
Frequently asked questions
How much is my junk car worth?
Most junk cars are worth $250 to $800, with the national average around $535. Junk car prices vary widely because value depends on condition, make, catalytic converter status, and location. A complete 2012 F-150 in a competitive market can bring $875+. A stripped compact in a rural area might be $150. The fastest way to know how much your junk car is worth is to get a Clunqr offer, because it accounts for all of these factors rather than using a flat-rate formula.
Does it matter if my car runs or not?
Yes, but less than most sellers expect. A running car typically brings $100 to $300 more than a non-runner of the same make and model because the engine and transmission can be sold individually. What matters most is completeness. A non-running junk car with all its original parts (converter, engine, wheels) is worth significantly more cash than one that runs but has been stripped. Any auto in complete condition outperforms a stripped runner.
How much less will I get if my catalytic converter is missing?
Typically $50 to $400 less depending on the vehicle, and significantly more on high-value models like the Toyota Prius. Buyers price the converter daily based on precious metal markets. If your converter was stolen, disclose it upfront. We check every car, and finding it missing at pickup causes reductions that could have been priced in from the start. Full converter values by make
Should I remove parts before selling?
Almost never. Selling the complete vehicle produces a better outcome in the vast majority of cases. Every component you remove reduces the offer, usually by more than you'd recover selling the part separately. The one exception: if you have the skills and time to remove and sell the catalytic converter and wheels locally, those two parts can sometimes be worth more pulled individually. But run the math against a complete-vehicle offer first.
What's the difference between scrap value and junk car value?
Scrap value is the floor: your car's curb weight in tons multiplied by the current per-ton steel rate. At $175/ton, a 3,400-lb Camry has a scrap floor of about $298. Junk car prices are what a Clunqr Buyer pays: scrap prices plus the converter's precious metal content plus salvageable parts demand. For most complete junk cars, the full price is $50 to $400 above the scrap floor. The gap is largest on complete trucks and high-converter models like the Toyota Prius. Our step-by-step method for working out that floor is in how to calculate scrap value.
How do I know if an offer is fair?
Start with the math: find your car's curb weight, divide by 2,000, multiply by your state's current scrap prices per ton. That's the floor. Any legitimate junk car price should be at or above that number for a complete car. Then get two independent quotes. A legitimate buyer can explain the cash offer. An outlier that can't be explained is almost always a bait-and-switch.
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