Sell Your Junk Car in North Alabama

Wrecked, stripped, flooded, or just parked so long the grass grew through it. We buy junk cars, trucks, forklifts, and farm equipment at all three yards, and we will tow what will not roll.

What You Need to Bring

The title rule trips people up, so here it is plainly.

12 years old to current

Title Required

If the vehicle is a current model year going back twelve years, you must have the title in hand. No title, no sale. If someone else is named on it, they need to be present or you need the right paperwork.

Older than 12 years

VIN Only

Anything older than twelve years does not require a title. We only need to run the VIN. That covers most of what shows up on a trailer around here.

Either way, bring a valid state or federal photo ID. A driver license is best. We record every transaction as Alabama law requires, and we do not buy stolen vehicles. If the ownership situation is complicated, call before you haul it in and we will tell you what will work.

An old rusted junk car on a gravel lot waiting to be scrapped, bought as scrap weight against the current steel market
How We Price It

What Your Junk Car Is Worth

Here is the thing people find surprising: we do not care what year, make, or model it is. A junk car is bought as scrap weight against the current steel market. A heavy old sedan can beat a newer small car.

What actually moves the number:

  • Weight. The biggest factor by far. Heavier vehicle, bigger ticket.
  • What is still on it. The catalytic converter, battery, wheels, and radiator all carry value of their own.
  • What has been stripped. Missing engine, transmission, or doors means less weight on the scale.
  • The steel market that week. Same as any other ferrous load. It moves.

Call the yard closest to you, describe the vehicle honestly, and we will tell you what it brings today.

It Will Not Run? We Will Come Get It.

Plenty of what we buy has not moved under its own power in years. That is normal, and it is not a problem.

We tow vehicles, forklifts, tractors, and machinery throughout North Alabama. Call the yard closest to where it sits, tell us what it is and where it is, and we will talk through the towing. There is no cost to have the conversation.

  • Cars and trucks, running or not
  • Forklifts, tractors, and farm equipment
  • Heavy machinery and industrial equipment
  • Multiple vehicles from one property

Tell us what fluids are still in it when you call. Fuel, oil, coolant, and hydraulics all need to be handled properly, and we would rather sort that out on the phone than at your driveway.

Thornton Iron & Metal towing a junk vehicle

Do Not Forget the Battery

Lead-acid car batteries have their own scrap value, priced by the pound against the lead market. If you are scrapping a vehicle, the battery can be sold separately rather than going across the scale as part of the car.

Same goes for a battery sitting on a shelf in your garage. Bring it to the counter. We buy them one at a time or by the pallet.

Get a Price on Your Vehicle

Tell us what you have and where it sits. We will call you back with today's number and talk through towing if you need it.

We will call you back with today's price. No obligation, and we never share your information.

Junk Car Questions

Do I need a title to sell my junk car?
If the vehicle is 12 years old up to current model year, yes, you need the title. Anything older than 12 years only requires the VIN so we can run it. Bring a valid state or federal photo ID either way. We do not buy stolen vehicles, and we record every transaction as Alabama law requires.
How much will you pay for my junk car?
A junk car is bought as scrap, priced on weight and the current steel market, not on year, make, or model. A heavier vehicle brings more. Whether the catalytic converter, battery, and wheels are still on it matters too. Call the yard nearest you and describe the vehicle and we will give you today's number.
Will you pick up a car that does not run?
Yes. We tow vehicles, forklifts, and machinery that will not roll or start. Call the yard closest to you, tell us where it sits and what shape it is in, and we will talk through towing. There is no charge to discuss it.
Do you buy cars that are wrecked or missing parts?
We do. Wrecked, stripped, flooded, burned, missing an engine, sitting on blocks for a decade. It is all scrap weight to us. A vehicle missing major components weighs less, so it brings less, but we will still take it.
How much are junk car batteries worth?
Lead-acid car batteries have real scrap value on their own, priced per pound by the lead market. If you are scrapping a vehicle, you can sell the battery separately. Do not throw it in the trunk and forget it. Bring it to the counter.
Do you buy forklifts, tractors, and farm equipment?
Yes, all of it. Forklifts, tractors, balers, mowers, implements, and heavy machinery. Our Rogersville yard sees a lot of farm equipment, and Town Creek handles the heaviest industrial pieces. If it will not load, ask about towing.
Do I have to drain the fluids first?
Tell us what is still in it when you call. Gas tanks, oil, coolant, and hydraulic fluid all need to be handled properly, and we will tell you what we need before you haul it in. Do not bring a vehicle with a full tank of fuel without talking to us first.
What do I need to bring with me?
A valid state or federal photo ID, and the title if the vehicle is 12 years old or newer. That is it. If someone else is on the title, they need to be there or you need the proper paperwork. Call ahead if the ownership situation is complicated.
Where do you buy junk cars in North Alabama?
All three yards buy junk cars: Florence on Canal Street, Rogersville on County Road 76, and Town Creek on Water Street. Between them we cover the Shoals, Lauderdale County, and Lawrence County, and we tow throughout North Alabama.

All Three Yards Buy Junk Cars

Call the one closest to where the vehicle sits.

Rogersville Facility

750 County Road 76, Rogersville, AL 35652

(256) 247-0708
Mon - Fri8:00 - 4:00
Saturday8:00 - 12:00
SundayClosed
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Town Creek Facility

135 Water Street, Town Creek, AL 35672

(256) 685-3727
Mon - Fri8:00 - 4:00
Saturday8:00 - 12:00
SundayClosed
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Florence Facility

317 Canal Street, Florence, AL 35630

(256) 764-3169
Mon - Fri8:00 - 4:00
Saturday8:00 - 12:00
SundayClosed
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Other Metals We Buy

Copper

Bare bright, tubing, insulated wire, and transformers. The highest payer per pound.

Sell scrap copper →

Aluminum

Cans, siding, sheet, wheels, extrusion, and radiators. All grades, clean or mixed.

Sell scrap aluminum →

Iron & Steel

Structural steel, cast iron, plate, appliances, and machinery. Where the magnet sticks.

Sell iron & steel →

Prices change often. Call your nearest yard for today's price.