About JunkCarValue

Why we exist

Most junk car sites hide the price behind a form and spring a lower number on you at pickup. We built the opposite: a calculator that shows you an estimated value range with the full math before you share any contact information, and a network of buyers who honor their written offers.

How we make our estimates

Our estimates are built from transparent inputs - recyclable scrap weight, the catalytic converter, and a parts-and-demand premium for cars worth more than their metal. We use a maintained vehicle weight table and a publicly anchored scrap-price estimate, and we label every number as an estimate rather than a quote. The full method is on how we calculate your offer.

What we promise - and what we do not

We are honest about our role: we are a lead service. We give you a fair estimate and connect you with vetted buyers, but we do not own the tow trucks or pay you directly. So we focus on what we can control - honest math, education against lowballing, and favoring buyers who include free towing and pay before loading. Read our Price Lock guarantee for the details.

Our editorial standards

• Every price input is shown, sourced where possible, and labeled an estimate.
• We publish ranges, not false-precision single numbers.
• We tell you the downsides - salvage titles, missing converters, flood history.
• We keep guidance current as scrap prices and state rules change.

Contact

Questions or feedback? Reach us at support@junkcarvalue.com. For how your data is handled, see our privacy policy.