Junk car value in New Jersey
What's a junk car worth in New Jersey? 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
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Estimated value in New Jersey
$355 - $590
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What junk cars are worth in New Jersey
New Jersey sits in the Northeast, where we estimate scrap steel around $155-$185 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 New Jersey:
| Example car | Estimated range |
|---|---|
| Midsize sedan that runs (clean title) | $645 - $1,075 |
| Compact car that won't start (clean title) | $275 - $460 |
| Full-size SUV or truck that runs | $1,185 - $1,975 |
Where junk cars sell in New Jersey
Buyer demand is strongest around New Jersey's metros - Newark, Jersey City, Paterson, Trenton - where there are more recyclers and dismantlers competing for cars. With about 9.3 million residents, New Jersey 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 22 junkyards and salvage yards across 16 New Jersey cities. The densest are Camden (3), Phillipsburg (3) and Bayville (2). Yards in that group include Camden Iron & Metal, Parkway Auto Parts, Car Port 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Camden | 3 | Camden Iron & Metal |
| Phillipsburg | 3 | Parkway Auto Parts |
| Bayville | 2 | Car Port Auto Parts |
| Montclair | 2 | Montclair Auto Parts |
| Jersey City | 1 | Wilson Auto Parts at Jersey City |
| Kearny | 1 | Wilson Auto Parts at Kearny |
| Ledgewood | 1 | Debs Auto Parts |
| New Gretna | 1 | Cramer's Auto Recycling |
Showing the 8 New Jersey cities with the most mapped yards, of 16. Locations from OpenStreetMap (ODbL 1.0), a partial list - map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
See the full New Jersey list, with phone numbers and what a yard pays.
Title and paperwork in New Jersey
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 New Jersey DMV before pickup. If your paperwork is not straightforward, these guides help:
States near New Jersey
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 New Jersey 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 $645 to $1,075. Use the New Jersey tool above for a number specific to your car, with the math shown.
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