The process
How selling your junk car to Acme works
How does selling a junk car to Acme work?
You tell us the year, make, model, and condition — online in about 60 seconds or by phone. We give an estimated range immediately and confirm a firm cash offer once we verify the title and condition. Then our own tow truck comes to you, usually the same day, pays you cash on the spot, and hauls the vehicle away at no charge within 10 miles of Pontiac.
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Tell us about the car
Year, make, model, and whether it runs. Takes about 60 seconds online, or call and we'll do it over the phone.
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Get a firm cash offer
You get an instant estimated range online. One quick call confirms the title and condition and locks in a firm number.
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We tow it, you get paid
Our driver comes to you — driveway, street, shop, or impound lot — hands you cash, and hauls the car away free.
What you need before we arrive
- Michigan title in your name if you have it — bring your driver's license to match.
- No title? We can often buy with a registration plus ID under Michigan salvage rules. Tell us on the call.
- Remove your plate — the plate belongs to you, not the car.
- Clear out personal items, especially under seats and in the trunk.
- Cancel insurance after pickup, not before, so the car stays covered while it's on your property.
What happens on pickup day
- Our driver calls when they're on the way, usually with a two-hour window.
- The driver walks the car, confirms it matches what you told us, and pays cash.
- You sign the title over or complete the salvage paperwork on the spot.
- The car goes on the flatbed or gets winched — either way it doesn't need to run.
- You get a receipt showing the sale for your records.
What we do with the car afterward
- It comes back to our Pontiac yard on Cesar E Chavez Ave.
- Fluids are drained and handled to Michigan environmental standards.
- Reusable parts are inventoried and sold through Acme Auto Parts.
- The remaining shell is baled and sold as scrap steel.
- This is why we can pay more than a crusher — we monetize parts, not just weight.
FAQ
Process questions
How much is my junk car worth?
Most junk cars in the Pontiac area pay between $300 and $2,500. Weight sets the floor and parts demand sets the ceiling, so a complete truck or SUV pays more than a stripped-out compact. Our online form gives you an instant estimated range in about 60 seconds.
Do you really pay cash on the spot?
Yes. Our driver hands you cash when the vehicle is loaded. No mailed checks, no holds, no payment apps required.
Is towing actually free?
Yes, inside our 10-mile radius of Pontiac. We own our tow trucks, so there's no third-party towing bill to deduct from your offer.
How fast can you pick up my car?
Same day is normal if you call before mid-afternoon. Otherwise next day. We give you a time window so you're not waiting around.
Do I need a title to sell my car?
A Michigan title is the cleanest path and gets you the most money. Without one, we can often still buy the car if you can prove ownership with a matching photo ID and current registration. Duplicate titles from the Secretary of State are fast and inexpensive.
Do you buy cars that don't run?
That's most of what we buy. No-starts, blown engines, bad transmissions, wrecks, and cars that haven't moved in years are all normal for us. Don't repair anything first.
Why do you pay more than other junk car services?
Because we're the end buyer, not a broker. Most "cash for cars" websites sell your lead to a yard and keep a cut. We own the yard at 986 Cesar E Chavez Ave in Pontiac, we part the cars out ourselves, and we tow with our own trucks — so there's no cut and no tow fee.
What do I need to have ready at pickup?
The title (or proof of ownership), your photo ID, the keys if you have them, and your personal belongings removed. Leave the battery, tires, and catalytic converter on — removing parts lowers your offer.
Get your cash offer in about 60 seconds
Tell us the year, make, model, and whether it runs. We'll show a real range instantly and confirm a firm number on one quick call.