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We buy the cars others pass on

We Buy Cars With Problems

Paperwork problems, smog issues, expired tags, and fixable cars are the deals big national sites often pass on. They are the ones we built this for.

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The offer we make is the offer you get for 7 days, when the car matches its description. If hidden or unreported damage is found at pickup, any adjustment is shown with photo evidence before you decide.

The problems we price in

Title problems

Lost title, out-of-state title, lien sale paperwork, or a title that is not in your name. Disclose it in the form and we will explain the correct next step before scheduling.

Failed smog

A car that will not pass smog is not a rejection here — it is priced as what it is, with the deduction shown up front.

Expired registration

Expired tags are acceptable and priced as a markdown, not a reason to walk away.

Fixable issues

Battery, glass, panels, exterior damage, and other fixable items from the 12-point condition checklist — each one priced in plainly.

Non-running? Read this first

A fixable car that starts and drives is our edge. A car that will not start or drive at all falls outside this buying program — see the honest list on this page. If your car is close to the line, submit it honestly: each customer gets one offer from the car's reported condition.

What we buy — problems included

  • Japanese vehicles of any age — Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and Subaru hold up in Southern California, and we price them that way.
  • Fixable issues welcome — Battery, glass, panels, and exterior damage from the 12-point checklist — each priced in plainly.
  • Most 2010-and-newer cars — Sedans, SUVs, and vans from any maker, clean or with fixable issues.
  • Trucks of any age — Pickups are the top of our want list — working trucks, high-mileage trucks, Japanese trucks included.

Where the line is

We buy the cars the big guys reject — but we are not a junk buyer. These fall outside this buying program, and we would rather tell you now than waste your time:

  • No working key
  • Blown engine
  • Will not start or drive
  • Major structural damage
  • Heavily stripped
  • Trash-filled or severely neglected

Problem-car questions

What vehicles are a good fit?

We prioritize trucks of any age, Japanese vehicles of any age, most 2010-and-newer cars, and vehicles with fixable issues, smog failures, expired registration, or complicated paperwork. Vehicles must have a working key and be able to start and drive.

What cars do you buy?

We prioritize trucks of any age, Japanese vehicles of any age, and most 2010-and-newer cars. We also consider smog failures, expired registration, complicated paperwork, high mileage, and fixable issues. Vehicles without a working key, that will not start and drive, or that have major structural damage are not a fit.

What is a car title, and what paperwork do I need?

The title is the state document that proves who owns the vehicle. For pickup, have the title and a current photo ID ready. If the title is lost, signed by another owner, or has a lien, tell us in the form so we can explain the correct next step before scheduling.

Tell us about your car

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One vehicle intake, reviewed by hand by our local team. No obligation — and no strangers coming to your door.

Your vehicle

VINs use 17 letters and numbers. You can add it later, but we will need it before booking your pickup.

Please select the year.

Please select the make.

Please enter the model.

Please enter the mileage.

A complete pickup address is required for every vehicle.

Please enter the complete pickup street address.

Please enter the pickup city.

Please enter a valid 5-digit ZIP.

Condition

Check only the issues that apply. Anything left unchecked is treated as working or in good condition. Your offer assumes the car matches your description; the final price is confirmed at pickup after the vehicle is checked.

Title situation
Where should we send the next step?

Please enter your name.

Please enter a valid 10-digit phone number.

Please enter a valid email address.

Your home address — the pickup address above is where the car sits.

Please enter your complete home address (street, city, and ZIP).

Your application goes straight to our local team — every one is reviewed by hand.

Ready when you are

Complete one vehicle intake, see your offer, and arrange free local pickup. No obligation, and no strangers coming to your door.

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