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8 Best Junk Car Buyers in Las Vegas, NV That Pay Cash for Cars
By Clunqr Team, Clunqr Benchmark Data · Updated September 20, 2026 · Based on 1,847 completed Las Vegas sales, last 90 days
Looking for a junk car buyer in Las Vegas that pays cash for cars? Here are 8 of them, with phone numbers, across Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson. All eight pay cash for junk cars, and several offer free towing and same-day junk car removal. We compared each on what they pay for your junk car, how fast they collect, what they will do about a missing title, and what sellers say about them afterwards. Wrecked, non-running and totaled vehicles are routine for every one of them, and the same car can fetch very different numbers from each, so it pays to work down the list rather than stop at the first name. If you want a national quote alongside these, we pay cash for junk cars here as well.
Key takeaways
- Here are 8 of the best junk car buyers in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas and Henderson, all of them paying cash, all listed below with phone numbers.
- The average Las Vegas junk car sold for $612 over the last 90 days, middle range $340–$960.
- The spread between the highest and lowest quote on the same car averages $212, which is the single best reason to call more than one.
- Median time from listing to pickup in the valley is 6 hours. Same-day is realistic if you call before noon.
- Selling without a title costs about $118 on average, and a Nevada duplicate title is $60, so the paperwork usually pays for itself twice over.
We buy junk cars in Las Vegas too, so read this knowing that. Get our number first, then call two or three of the yards below. We think we will win on price and on not wasting your afternoon, but the spread on the same car runs $212 in this market. If somebody beats us, take it.
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Here Are 8 of the Best Junk Car Buyers in Las Vegas
All eight buy junk cars for cash, and we don't rank them. Search junkyards near me in Las Vegas and you get a map full of pins with no way to tell which ones buy vehicles, so this is that list. The right one depends on what your car is, where you are in the valley, and how fast you need it gone. Trucks, SUVs, wrecked cars and anything that will not start are routine for every buyer here. Call two or three, because the quotes you get back will not be the same.
| Buyer | Rating | Best for | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don's Auto RemovalJunk car buyer · Central Las VegasBuys junk cars | 4.814 reviews | Same-day cash pickupThe highest-rated junk car buyer in the valley, a small operation where Don handles the transaction himself. Reviewers describe one phone call, same-day pickup, and cash in hand.Towing: Free · Pickup: Same day · Payment: Cash on the spotBefore you go: Most reviews are several years old. Call to confirm hours and availability before scheduling. | 2211 Sleepy Ct, Las Vegas, NV 89106(702) 213-6273donsautoremoval702.com |
| Cash For Junk Cars Las VegasJunk car buyer · West Las VegasBuys junk cars | 4.639 reviews | No-title and hard paperworkLuis is the reason reviewers name this one over competitors. It takes registration-and-ID vehicles without a title and works through cases the DMV has already rejected, which is the hardest thing on this list to find. Bilingual, towing is free, and pickups often run within the hour.Towing: Free · Pickup: Often within the hour · Payment: Cash on the spotBefore you go: Have registration and valid ID ready if you don't have the title. | Las Vegas, NV 89102(702) 604-1153junkcarsforcashlvnv.com |
| U-Pull Auto Parts @ Dis & Dat Auto RecyclingAuto recycler · Bledsoe Ln, east Las VegasBuys junk cars | 4.3823 reviews | Track record, and the east valleyFamily-owned since 1999 and Best of Las Vegas GOLD three years running, with 823 reviews behind it, the deepest record of any buyer on this page. Buys junk cars outright and keeps a separate Reserve lot for newer vehicles, so say so if yours still runs.Towing: Ask · Pickup: Ask · Payment: AskBefore you go: High-turnover yard. Call or text to confirm availability; inventory is checked at 10am and 1pm. | 2635 Bledsoe Ln, Las Vegas, NV 89156(702) 644-8435disndatauto.com |
| Nevada Pic A Part (N. Lamb Blvd)Salvage yard · N. Lamb Blvd, north Las VegasBuys junk cars | 4.11,061 reviews | North Las Vegas, and the biggest lot in the valleyThe largest and best-organized yard in the valley, on an all-concrete lot off North Lamb, and the most reviewed buyer on this page at over a thousand. Buys cars outright, and the location makes it the closest call if you are in North Las Vegas or Sunrise Manor.Towing: Ask · Pickup: Ask · Payment: AskBefore you go: Reviewers report no-shows on scheduled vehicle pickups. Confirm the same day, and get the pickup window in writing. | 5100 N Lamb Blvd #5, Las Vegas, NV 89115(702) 643-1776nvpicapart.com |
| El Pulpo Parts LVSalvage yard · Copper Sage St, east Las VegasBuys junk cars | 4.726 reviews | Imports and unusual modelsA small yard where Rocco takes the imports and unusual models that the bigger Las Vegas buyers are not set up for. If yours is the car other yards shrug at, start here. Works in Spanish and English.Towing: Ask · Pickup: Ask · Payment: AskBefore you go: Call ahead so Rocco can look at your car before you make the trip. Look for the pink octopus sign. | 5170 Copper Sage St, Las Vegas, NV 89115(702) 643-2701 |
| R & R Salvage Yard & PartsSalvage yard · Crestline Loop, North Las VegasBuys junk cars | 4.329 reviews | Older cars with working electricsA small yard with decades of loyal customers, strongest on older vehicles whose electrics still work. Bilingual, and the front desk gets named in review after review, which is usually a sign the quote holds when the truck arrives.Towing: Ask · Pickup: Ask · Payment: AskBefore you go: Confirm the towing terms and the net figure before you agree to a pickup. | 2224 Crestline Loop, North Las Vegas, NV 89030(702) 649-1360ewingbros.com/r-and-r-salvage |
| B&R Auto Wrecking HendersonAuto wrecker · Athol Ave, HendersonBuys junk cars | 4.2736 reviews | Henderson and east valley pickupsThe largest auto wrecking operation in the area, with 25-plus western locations behind it. Worth the call if you are in Henderson or out toward the east valley, where the central Las Vegas buyers will price the distance into your offer. Ask for Shannon or Mat.Towing: Ask · Pickup: Ask · Payment: AskBefore you go: Walk-in yard access closed in June 2025, so call the counter rather than turning up with the car. | 1701 Athol Ave, Henderson, NV 89011(702) 551-8686autowrecking.com/henderson |
| LKQ NevadaNational recycler · Lone Mountain Rd, North Las VegasBuys junk cars | 4.1354 reviews | Late-model and insurance totalsThe local arm of the largest automotive recycler in the country. Deepest pockets on late-model vehicles and insurance totals, where engines, transmissions and modules carry the offer.Towing: Ask · Pickup: Ask · Payment: AskBefore you go: Phone access is the common complaint. Ask for Edwin or Miguel. | 3370 E Lone Mountain Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 89081(800) 738-5028lkqcorp.com/north-las-vegas |
Hours, service areas, towing terms and paperwork rules change often. Confirm the details, and the net amount you'll be handed, before you schedule a pickup.
Who pays the most cash for junk cars in Las Vegas?
No single junk yard or auto salvage buyer pays the most, and any page that names one is guessing. The highest offer depends on what your car is worth to that particular type of buyer. A stripped shell is priced on metal weight, an older complete car on the parts inside it, and a late-model wreck on its drivetrain. Across 1,847 completed valley sales the spread between the highest and lowest quote on the same car averaged $212. The useful question is not which company pays the most, it is which kind of buyer your car belongs to.
Swipe the table sideways to see every column.
| If your car is… | Best type of buyer | Typical Las Vegas range |
|---|---|---|
| Stripped or burned shellNo converter, no drivetrain, or fire damage | Scrap yard or tow-buyer | $180–$390214 sales |
| Older car with good parts2000–2012, complete, non-running | Salvage yard or auto recycler | $425–$880631 sales |
| Late-model wreck2013+, collision or insurance total | Full-service salvage buyer or national recycler | $1,100–$3,400288 sales |
| Still drives, time to move onHigh mileage, failed emissions, cosmetic damage | Used car dealer or private buyer | $1,600–$4,200173 sales |
Ranges reflect completed Las Vegas sales in the last 90 days and are not quotes. Work out which category your car falls into first, then talk to the buyer types that fit it. Junking a car that still drives is the most expensive mistake on this page.
How much is a junk car worth in Las Vegas?
The average junk car in Las Vegas sold for $612 over the last 90 days, with a middle range of $340–$960. Vehicle type sets the baseline; condition, the catalytic converter and the title move it from there.
Las Vegas median sale price by vehicle type
Median completed sale, Las Vegas metro, non-running, complete, title in hand. Last 90 days.
A recent Las Vegas sale
That is $70 above what our own model predicted for the car. Quotes on the same vehicle vary by roughly that much from one buyer to the next, which is why a single number tells you very little.
How do you sell a junk car for cash in Las Vegas?
The sequence is the same whichever buyer you use. Describe the car accurately, gather more than one number, compare what you net after towing, sign the title over, and take payment before the car leaves.
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Write down the truth about the car
Year, make, model, mileage, condition, what runs and what is missing. Selling your car goes wrong when a buyer finds a surprise on site, because that is what gets the offer cut in the driveway.
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Get more than one quote
Never work from a single number. The spread on the same Las Vegas car averages $212, and an instant cash offer online gives you a third figure in about two minutes.
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Compare after towing
A $400 offer with free pickup beats a $525 offer that costs you a $150 tow. Ask every yard for the net figure you'll be handed.
- 4
Sign the title, pull the plates
Title signed over, bill of sale for your records, plates off before the truck leaves.
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Get paid first
Cash today or a confirmed transfer before the junk vehicle is loaded, then cancel the insurance.
Before the truck arrives: have your title and photo ID ready, remove the plates, take out your belongings, and don't cancel insurance until the car is gone.
Is junk car removal free in Las Vegas?
It depends on the buyer. Don's Auto Removal and Cash For Junk Cars Las Vegas both tow free, with the cost inside the offer. The rest vary: some tow, some expect you to deliver the vehicle, and some deduct $75–$150 for the pickup, especially outside the 215 beltway. Median time from listing to pickup in the valley is about six hours, and two to four is achievable if you call before noon. Ask for the net figure after towing, because that is the number you actually get.
Can you remove a car that doesn't run?
Yes, and most junk cars don't. Flat tires, no keys and a seized engine are routine. Flag tight access, alleys or a gated car when you call, because that is what turns a pickup into a reschedule.
Can a car be picked up from a tow yard or repair shop?
Usually, with a release authorization from that facility and your ownership documents. Storage fees owed there come out of your proceeds, so settle that figure before you agree to anything.
Can you sell a junk car without a title in Nevada?
Yes, in most cases, and cash for cars without a title is one of the most common things people search for in this market. Cash For Junk Cars Las Vegas handles registration-and-ID purchases routinely, and 92% of no-title listings in our Las Vegas data still sold. Separate what a buyer will accept as its own policy from what the Nevada DMV requires to transfer ownership, because they are not the same thing.
Your routes in Nevada
- Duplicate title through the Nevada DMV if the car is registered to you.
- Registration plus photo ID, accepted by some buyers on older, low-value vehicles.
- Abandoned-vehicle or lien process when the car isn't in your name.
- Estate paperwork if the registered owner has died.
What it costs you
A $60 duplicate title usually pays for itself twice over. Always remove your plates.
Las Vegas junk car selling questions
How much can I get for a junk car in Las Vegas?
The average Las Vegas junk car sold for $612 over the last 90 days, with a middle range of $340–$960. Full-size trucks and vans run highest at a $985 median; stripped shells sit lowest at $245. The table above breaks it down by vehicle type.
What paperwork do I need to junk a car in Nevada?
The Nevada title signed over to the buyer, your photo ID, and a bill of sale you keep a copy of. Remove your license plates before the truck leaves and cancel the insurance after pickup, not before. If the title is missing, a Nevada DMV duplicate is $60 and is the cleanest route when the car is registered to you.
How fast can a junk car be picked up in Las Vegas?
Median time from listing to pickup in the valley is about six hours. Two to four hours is achievable if you call before noon and the buyer runs their own truck. Buyers that schedule tows around their other work typically run one to four days out, so ask for the pickup window when you agree the price.
Is there a cash for clunkers program in Las Vegas?
Not in the sense people usually mean. The federal Car Allowance Rebate System ended in 2009, and Nevada runs no state replacement. What people find when they search cash for clunkers in Las Vegas is the ordinary junk car market: the buyers on this page, paying on what the vehicle is actually worth in parts, metal and catalytic converter. The average valley sale was $612 over the last 90 days.
How much can I get for a junk car in Las Vegas without a title?
About $118 less than the same car with one, based on our Las Vegas sales. A Nevada DMV duplicate title costs $60 when the car is registered to you, so the paperwork usually pays for itself twice over. Some buyers, Cash For Junk Cars Las Vegas among them, will purchase on registration and photo ID alone for older, lower-value vehicles. 92% of no-title listings in our data still sold.
Should I call more than one Las Vegas junk car buyer?
Yes. The spread between the highest and lowest quote on the same car averages $212 in this market. Two or three calls is fifteen minutes of work for a difference that size. Ask each one for the net amount after towing, not the headline number.
Junk car buyers in nearby cities
Selling somewhere else, or willing to look further out? These are the closest cities we have covered, with the same phone numbers and towing terms for each buyer.
Somewhere else entirely? See every city we cover.
More on selling a junk car
These come up on every junk car sale, not just in Las Vegas, so each one is covered in full on its own page rather than repeated here.
Clunqr Team · Clunqr Benchmark Data
This guide is maintained by the Clunqr data team from completed sale records across the Las Vegas valley, plus direct calls to each yard listed. Prices are medians from 1,847 transactions, not vendor estimates. Last updated September 20, 2026.