Chicago junk car buyers on the Far South Side
We buy cars that don't run, tow them free and pay you at pickup.
Your vehicle first
Step 1 of 2
Towing is free, and you're paid when the truck collects the car.
Prefer to talk? Call (773) 200-7724
Who buys junk cars on Chicago's Far South Side?
Cash for Junk Cars Inc - Chicago Junk Car Buyers buys junk, wrecked and non-running cars, trucks, vans and SUVs from our base at 11616 S Yale Ave in West Pullman. We tow them away free from the curb, alley or lot, and pay you at pickup in cash, Zelle or Cash App.
Most of the cars we're called about are stuck where they died: at the curb on a winter ban street, in a garage off the alley behind a two-flat, or at a body shop after an accident. You don't need to get the car running, find a trailer or clean it out first. Describe it honestly, tell us what papers you have, and we'll give you a number for that car.
We stick to the communities closest to us, so the drive from S Yale Ave is short, whether the car is in an alley in Roseland, a side drive in Beverly or a lot off 79th Street. If you want to compare options first, our guide to junkyards, scrap yards and junk car buyers lays them out side by side.
At a glance
- Business
- Cash for Junk Cars Inc - Chicago Junk Car Buyers
- Google category
- Junk dealer
- Address
- 11616 S Yale Ave, Chicago, IL 60628
- Phone
- (773) 200-7724
- Hours
- 24 hours, every day
- Payment
- Paid at pickup: cash, Zelle or Cash App
- Towing
- Free, from the curb, alley, driveway or lot
- Areas
- Far South Side and nearby South Side communities
From the call to cash in your hand
- 1. Describe the car
Year, make, model and whether you have the title. The form takes about a minute, or call.
- 2. Hear the number
We call you back with an offer for that car. It doesn't expire, so take your time.
- 3. Pick a pickup time
Same-day pickup is often possible. The truck comes to the curb, alley, driveway or lot.
- 4. Get paid at pickup
Cash, Zelle or Cash App when the car is loaded. The tow is free.
What we buy
Any car, truck, van or SUV in any condition. Six pages cover the situations we hear about most.
- Selling a car that won't start on the Far South SideDead engine, flat tires, no keys. If it can't move on its own, the truck brings the winch.
- Wrecked, totaled or stripped: we still buy itFront end gone, airbags out, or declared a total loss. We price what's left.
- No title for the car? Start with what you do haveTitle lost, never transferred, or in a relative's name. We sort out which papers fit before the truck comes.
- Junk trucks, vans and SUVs on the Far South SidePickups, work vans, minivans and SUVs, including the one that's been parked since the business closed.
- Flood-damaged and fire-damaged cars, bought as they areWater to the dashboard or a burned-out engine bay. The metal still counts.
- Free junk car removal, from the call to the truck pulling awayCurb, alley, driveway, garage or apartment lot. The truck comes to the car.
Our pickup map
We cover 14 South Side community areas, grouped by the roads our trucks take from S Yale Ave. Each one has its own page with ZIP codes, routes, parking rules and landmarks.
- Near our base
West Pullman, Roseland and Pullman, a few minutes from S Yale Ave.
- West, along the ridge
Morgan Park, Washington Heights, Beverly and Mount Greenwood.
- North along the Dan Ryan
Chatham, Auburn Gresham and Greater Grand Crossing.
- East toward the lake
Avalon Park, Calumet Heights, South Chicago and South Shore.
Before you sell: answers from our help pages
- Junkyard, scrap yard or junk car buyer: which one should you call?
Who tows, who handles the papers, and who pays for what, in one table.
- How much will a junk car buyer pay? The factors behind the number
Weight, parts, papers and condition. What moves a junk car offer up or down.
- How to check a junk car buyer in Chicago before you hand over the keys
The questions that separate a real buyer from one who changes the price at the curb.
- What to do before your junk car is picked up in Chicago
City sticker, I-PASS, plates and insurance: the Chicago-specific steps people miss.
Quick answers
Where are you based?
At 11616 S Yale Ave, Chicago, IL 60628, in West Pullman near the Roseland line. Our trucks start from there, which keeps the drive short to most of the Far South Side. You can also find us on Google Maps.
How much will you pay for my junk car?
It depends on the vehicle: its weight, year, make and model, the engine and transmission, the catalytic converter and the papers. Describe the car and we'll give you a number for it. Our guide to what sets a junk car offer explains each factor.
Do I need a title?
A title makes it simple. If you don't have one, tell us what papers you do have, such as a registration, bill of sale or insurance card, and we'll confirm on the call whether Illinois rules let them support the sale. More on selling without a title.
When can I call?
Our hours are 24 hours, every day, and the phone is (773) 200-7724. Pickup times depend on where the car is and the schedule that day.
Call instead
Call and describe the car. You'll get a number for the car on that call.