About Junk Car Reaper

We Built This Business Because the Industry Needed Fixing

Founded by auto recycling veterans tired of watching people get lowballed, ghosted, and jerked around. Junk Car Reaper exists to give every seller a fair price and a straight answer.

Licensed & Insured

Same-Day Pickup

Cash on the Spot

Free Towing

Our Track Record

Numbers Don't Lie. Neither Do We.

23,000+ Vehicles Purchased

$7,000,000+ Paid to Sellers

90 sec Average Quote Time

4.8/5 Seller Rating

99 Cities Nationwide

10+ Years in Auto Recycling

Our Story

We've Worked in Auto Salvage Since Before We Could Drive

Junk Car Reaper started hands on, not in an office. Workers in scrap metal facilities and salvage yards getting dirty and learning the ins and outs of salvage parts and what makes junk cars worth money.

Now, being in the auto recycling industry for over a decade, we have noticed some flaws that we want to fix. People have been getting taken advantage of for too long. Hidden fees along with bait & switch tactics need to be stopped, and we’re here to do just that.

Junk Car Reaper uses real data according to the current market. No mysteries or hidden fees involved. You get a quote, we come to tow your car for free, and you get paid on the spot for the quote you received.

Why We Exist

The Junk Car Industry Has Three Big Problems

We started Junk Car Reaper because we kept seeing the same scams play out over and over.

The Bait & Switch

You will be offered a specific quote, but when the driver shows up, they offer you less hoping you will take it since the tow truck is already there. We offer a firm price and that’s what you will be paid. Period.

The Runaround

You call five different companies and receive a wide range of quotes, with nobody explaining how or why. We’ll show you the math. Our pricing is based on real data from the current market.

The Lowball Trap

Most buyers offer only 30% to 40% of what your actual scrap is worth. We work directly with recycling facilities, no middlemen, and pay you your full scrap value for your junk car.

Ruston Graves Founder & CEO

Meet the Founder

Built by Someone Who's Actually Worked in a Salvage Yard

Ruston Graves didn’t come from Silicon Valley. He came from the scrap yard. After spending more than a decade in the auto recycling industry — buying junk cars, managing salvage operations, and working directly with metal recyclers — he saw an opportunity to build something the industry desperately needed: a junk car buyer that actually treats sellers with respect.

What Sets Us Apart

Six Things We Do That Most Buyers Won't

Transparent Pricing

Vehicle weight × current scrap rate. That’s the formula we use to calculate your offer. No mysteries involved.

Price Lock Guarantee

As long as the car is what you described when getting your quote, that’s the price we pay.

Always Free Towing

Some companies quote a price according to the towing fees they would charge. Towing is free, no hidden fees with us.

Same-Day Service

Most pickups occur within 24 hours, and many happen the same day you call. We work according to your time.

Title Help

Our team has handled many similar transactions involving lost titles, and we understand the paperwork. We can guide you through the process, if needed.

Any Condition, Any Vehicle

It doesn’t matter if the vehicle is running, wrecked, flooded, fire-damaged, or missing wheels; we buy cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs.

The Reaper Promise

Every junk car sale through Junk Car Reaper comes with three guarantees:

Guaranteed Price

We honor every offer. As long as your vehicle is as described, there are no deductions.

Guaranteed Removal

We pick up your vehicle at no cost on your schedule.

Guaranteed Payment

We pay cash or a certified check on the day of pickup. Not days later or by mail.

We offer three guarantees:

Industry Expertise

We Don't Just Buy Junk Cars — We Understand Them

We’re auto recycling professionals who also maintain a website for our business operations. We’re not just a junk car company marketing with a website and a phone.

Market Expertise

We follow the market closely. When the scrap steel prices change then so do our offers; in your favor, not ours.

Vehicle Weights

A 2004 Honda Civic and a 2004 Chevrolet Tahoe have different weights. Our pricing is based on actual curb weight data rather than a one size fits all formula. A heavier vehicle means more cash.

Salvage Values

Engines, transmissions, and catalytic converters often fetch more than scrap value, and we factor their resale value into our quotes.

Title Laws

Different states have different rules for vehicles without titles. We’ve processed many sales for vehicles without titles and know what documentation is needed.

What We Purchase

We Buy Every Make, Model, and Mess

Any Condition

Running / not running
Wrecked or collision damage
Flood, fire, or hail damage
Failed inspection or emissions
Mechanical or electrical issues
Missing parts or wheels
Salvage or rebuilt title

Any Paperwork Situation

Clean title
Lost or missing title
Inherited vehicle
Registration only
We handle all title paperwork

Any Vehicle Type

Cars: sedans, coupes, convertibles
Trucks: pickups, flatbeds
SUVs and crossovers
Vans: minivans, cargo, passenger
Commercial vehicles

Our Mission

Give Every Junk Car Seller a Fair Deal and a Straight Answer

Junk Car Reaper was built for customers to sell a junk car more quickly, hassle-free, and with honest buyers. No more bait-and-switch offers, lowball games, and the runaround that defined this industry for decades.

We make punctual appearances and stay true to our quoted price. When we shake your hand, the deal is done with real cash on the spot.

Ready to Sell? We're Ready to Buy.

One quote. One visit. One payday. Get a real cash offer in 60 seconds.

(855) 476-1118

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