Junk Car Removal in Chicago
How does junk car removal work with you?
Cash For Junk Cars Tim's LLC buys and removes junk cars across Chicago's Southwest Side and the nearby suburbs. You describe the car, we give you an offer, and our tow truck picks it up from your street, alley, driveway or lot. Our truck hauls it off at no charge, and you leave with the money that same visit.
Most of the cars we haul out of Southwest Side neighborhoods have stopped being worth fixing: a transmission that slips, rust through the floor, an engine light nobody wants to pay to chase. Removal is how they leave, and the offer is what you get for them.
What happens, step by step
- You tell us about the car. Year, make, model, whether it runs, and what papers you have. The quote form asks exactly that, or you can call.
- We give you an offer. It depends on the vehicle’s weight, what’s still on it and what parts other drivers need. Our junk car value guide explains each factor.
- We schedule the pickup. A morning call often gets the car gone the same day. We don’t promise a window we can’t keep.
- The truck arrives and you get paid. We check that the car matches what you told us, you sign it over, and you’re paid on the spot by cash, Zelle or Cash App.
Where we pick up from
Bungalow driveways, alley garages, the curb on a side street, apartment parking lots and repair shops are all normal for us. If the car sits in a building’s lot, let the manager know a tow truck is coming. If it’s at a shop, tell them to release it to us. The areas page shows the neighborhoods and suburbs we cover, starting with Gage Park, where we’re based.
Before the truck comes
Take your belongings out of the glove box, trunk and under the seats. Leave the plates for the moment; you’ll keep them, and our plates and city sticker guide covers what to do next. If you can’t find the title, read our page on selling a car without a title before you call.
Questions people ask us
- Do I have to be there when you pick the car up?
- Usually yes, because the person who signs the car over gets paid at that moment. If you can't be there, tell us on the call and we'll work out who can hand over the papers and keys.
- Can you take more than one car in one trip?
- Yes. One pickup can take several vehicles, so tell us about all of them when you call and we'll give you an offer on each.
- How long is your offer good for?
- Our offer doesn't expire. If you need a week to find the title or clear the garage, the number we gave you still stands, as long as the car is in the condition you described.
Other vehicles we buy
- Non-Running Cars and Cars With No KeysDead engines, failed transmissions, flat tires and lost keys: we tow cars that can't move on their own.
- Scrap Car Removal on the Southwest SideRust buckets, stripped shells and cars missing parts: weight and what's left set the price.
- Selling a Junk Car Without a TitleMissing title? Tell us what papers you have and we'll check them against Illinois rules on the call.
Read before you sell
- How Much Is My Junk Car Worth in ChicagoWeight, scrap prices, parts demand, the converter and missing pieces: the five things behind every junk car offer.
- What to Do With License Plates and the Chicago City Sticker When Selling a CarPlates stay yours, the city sticker can move to your next car, and timing matters if the car is parked on the street.
Nearby pickup areas
- Junk Car Removal in Gage ParkOur home neighborhood. The middle of Gage Park is about a mile by road from our base on Western Avenue.
- Cash for Junk Cars in Chicago Lawn (Marquette Park)Marquette Park country, about 2 miles south of our base by way of Western Avenue and Marquette Road.
- Scrap Car Pickup in West LawnFrom 63rd and Pulaski to the old Ford City Mall, roughly 3.5 miles from our base by way of 63rd Street.
Makes we see often
- Junk Chevrolet Removal and Cash Across ChicagoCobalt and Impala ignition recalls, Malibu brake-light wiring, the Volt battery and the 2021 to 2024 Silverado 6.2L recall.
- Junk Ford Cars and Trucks Bought in ChicagoSteel versus aluminum F-150 bodies, the Focus and Fiesta PowerShift story, and Explorer salt recalls that name Illinois.