Junk car value in Florida
What's a junk car worth in Florida? Use the tool for your estimate, see example payout ranges with the math shown, and what to know before you sell.
Last updated 2026-07-05
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Estimated value in Florida
$345 - $580
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What junk cars are worth in Florida
Florida sits in the South, where we estimate scrap steel around $150-$180 per ton (a self-labeled regional estimate as of 2026-08, not a quoted index). Your actual payout depends on your car's weight, whether it runs, its title, and whether the catalytic converter is still attached. Here are example estimates for Florida:
| Example car | Estimated range |
|---|---|
| Midsize sedan that runs (clean title) | $630 - $1,050 |
| Compact car that won't start (clean title) | $270 - $450 |
| Full-size SUV or truck that runs | $1,165 - $1,940 |
Florida title, fees & junk-car law
Selling without a title in Florida
In Florida, if you don't have the paper title in hand, FLHSMV generally directs you to first obtain a duplicate title (Form HSMV 82101) before selling or junking the vehicle; a salvage dealer junking the car processes it through that duplicate-title path. Exceptions vary, so confirm with FLHSMV or your local tax collector.
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Duplicate title fee
$75.25
VerifiedSourceas of 2026-04electronic duplicate; paper/fast title cost more
Abandoned / junk vehicle law
Fla. Stat. Sec. 319.30 (definitions; dismantling, destruction, salvage)
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Where junk cars sell in Florida
Buyer demand is strongest around Florida's metros - Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, Orlando - where there are more recyclers and dismantlers competing for cars. With about 22 million residents, Florida has a deep used-parts market, but the price for any one car still comes down to local demand for that specific vehicle and its parts. Free towing should always be included and never deducted from your payout.
We have mapped 19 junkyards and salvage yards across 15 Florida cities. The densest are Vero Beach (3), Miami (2) and Tallahassee (2), and 1 of the Florida yards look like self-service u-pull operations by name. Yards in that group include Indian River Auto Salvage, AAA Million Auto Parts, Discount Auto Parts.
A yard prices a car close to its metal plus the catalytic converter, so the counts above matter mainly as competition: more yards within towing distance means more chance one of them wants your specific car for parts rather than for weight. If the nearest yard is an hour away, the tow eats the difference and a buyer who tows free is usually ahead.
| City | Yards mapped | For example |
|---|---|---|
| Vero Beach | 3 | Indian River Auto Salvage |
| Miami | 2 | AAA Million Auto Parts |
| Tallahassee | 2 | Discount Auto Parts |
| Bradenton | 1 | LKQ |
| Crestview | 1 | Garry's Auto Recycling, Inc. |
| Havana | 1 | Tallahassee Salvage |
| hudson | 1 | Pasco EZ-Pull it |
| Lake Buena Vista | 1 | Boneyard |
Showing the 8 Florida cities with the most mapped yards, of 15. Locations from OpenStreetMap (ODbL 1.0), a partial list - map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
See the full Florida list, with phone numbers and what a yard pays.
Florida tip: In Florida, when you junk or sell a vehicle you should surrender your license plate to a local tax collector's office, license plate agency, or driver license office - not leave it on the car.
Title and paperwork in Florida
In most cases you need the title to sell, but requirements vary by state and some buyers accept a registration plus ID or a state junk certificate for very old, low-value cars. Confirm the current rules with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) before pickup. If your paperwork is not straightforward, these guides help:
States near Florida
Junk car value in other states
Scrap prices and title rules differ by state. See the local estimate and what to know before you sell in any state we cover:
Frequently asked questions
Most junk cars in Florida fall in a range driven by weight, whether the car runs, the catalytic converter, and local scrap prices. For example, a running midsize sedan with a clean title estimates around $630 to $1,050. Use the Florida tool above for a number specific to your car, with the math shown.
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