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Junk Cars

Junk car removal. Cash, title, or neither — handled.

That car in the side yard, the one with the flat tires and the check-engine light, the one that hasn't run since 2019 — we haul it. Sometimes we pay cash for it, depending on year, weight, and running parts. Titled or untitled, we handle the paperwork. HOA or city notice on an abandoned vehicle on your property? Same deal.

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Quick Tow SD flatbed loading a non-running sedan from a San Diego residential side yard

What's included

  • Cash offers on running and non-running cars (year/weight-based)
  • Junk vehicle removal with or without title
  • Abandoned vehicle removal from private property
  • HOA and landlord-requested vehicle removal
  • City-issued abandoned vehicle notice compliance
  • Eco-friendly recycling at certified dismantlers
  • Paperwork handled (DMV release, title transfer)
  • Free pickup within San Diego County

When you need this service

  • A vehicle has sat unused for 6+ months
  • Transmission or engine is gone and repair exceeds value
  • Totaled by insurance and you kept the salvage
  • HOA is threatening fines for inoperable vehicles
  • Landlord or city issued an abandoned-vehicle notice
  • Estate clean-out includes a non-running car
  • Want the space back, do not care about the car

Common questions

Will you pay cash for my junk car?

Often, yes. Offers depend on year, make, model, weight, and whether it runs. A 2005 Camry with an engine that won't start is usually $300–$600. A larger SUV or truck is more. A 1998 sedan that has been sitting outside for 12 years is closer to $150–$300, depending on salvage weight. Give us the year, make, model, and current condition when you call — we quote over the phone.

Do I need a title?

For most vehicles, yes — we need a title or a DMV release. If the title is lost, we can often help you apply for a duplicate at no cost. If the vehicle is abandoned on your property (not registered to you), there is a separate legal process we handle — we'll walk you through it.

What if I live in an apartment or HOA?

We handle removal from apartment complexes, HOAs, and private rental properties routinely. The property owner or property manager needs to authorize removal and show that proper notice was given to the vehicle owner. We'll ask for the paperwork and handle the rest.

Will you take cars without any title or paperwork?

Depends on the situation. If you are the registered owner but the title is lost, we help apply for a duplicate. If the vehicle is abandoned on your property by someone else, we follow California's abandoned vehicle process. If you bought the vehicle informally and never got a title, there are DMV workarounds — we'll tell you what's possible.

What happens to the car?

It goes to a certified dismantler in San Diego County. Running parts get resold; metal gets recycled; fluids and batteries are disposed of per California hazardous waste rules. The EPA-compliant process is part of why we can pay cash — there is real value in the recycled materials.

Service area

Junk Cars across San Diego County

We provide junk cars in every city and community in San Diego County. Pick your city for local climate notes and service specifics.

Coastal Junk Cars in Encinitas Coast Hwy 101 breakdown corridor; beach parking lot battery jumps peak on summer weekends.
Coastal Junk Cars in Carlsbad I-5 corridor response plus tourist-area lockouts around Legoland and beach lots.
Coastal Junk Cars in Oceanside Harbor and pier lot tows; Pendleton-adjacent service area with fast coastal response.
Coastal Junk Cars in La Jolla Cove lot battery jumps, luxury vehicle flatbed priority, tight downtown clearance.
North County Inland Junk Cars in San Marcos Cal State adjacent, I-78 corridor response, inland-heat overheating calls.
North County Inland Junk Cars in Escondido I-15 commuter corridor, hot-day overheating peaks, auto-row tows to dealers.
North County Inland Junk Cars in Poway I-15 and Poway Rd response, canyon-road drops, family-neighborhood calls.
East County Junk Cars in El Cajon Main East County hub; I-8 breakdowns, auto-row, and heavy residential service.
South Bay Junk Cars in Chula Vista SR-125, I-805 corridor; Eastlake and Otay Ranch residential plus west-side older neighborhoods.
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Real feedback

Homeowners who hired us for this

Broke down on the 5 at 1 a.m. Dispatcher answered on the first ring, gave me a real ETA, and the flatbed showed up 35 minutes later. Driver walked me through the load and I was home by 3. Exactly what I needed.

Marissa K. 24/7 Emergency Towing · Carlsbad

Our 26-foot rental truck died halfway through a move. Called three companies; Quick Tow was the only one who picked up. Heavy wrecker was onsite in under an hour and they dropped the truck exactly where we needed.

Steve R. Heavy-Duty Towing · El Cajon

Model Y wouldn't shift out of park. They rolled up with a low-clearance flatbed, knew exactly what button combo puts it in transport mode, loaded with soft straps. No drama, no scratches, no nonsense.

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