Junk Car Removal in Ocean City, NJ: Free Towing, Cash
If you have a junk car in Ocean City, NJ, Best Price Recycling will tow it away for free and pay you cash at pickup. Ocean City is in Cape May County, so it is inside our free towing area. We buy cars, trucks, vans and SUVs of any year, make and model, running or not.
How does junk car removal in Ocean City work?
The process is short. You tell us about the vehicle, we make an offer, and if you accept, we tow it for free and pay you at pickup. Here is the usual path:
- Get an offer. Call 609-427-3800 or fill out the form on our sell a junk car page. Tell us the year, make, model and condition.
- Confirm the details. We will talk through the paperwork you have and where the vehicle is parked.
- We tow it. Towing is free anywhere in Cape May County, Ocean City included.
- You get paid. Cash is paid at pickup.
There is no charge to get an offer, and no charge for the tow.
What kinds of vehicles can you sell?
Almost anything with an engine and wheels. We buy:
- Cars, trucks, vans and SUVs of any year, make and model
- Vehicles that run, and vehicles that do not
- Buses, RVs and trailers
- Heavy vehicles and equipment
A car with a dead engine, a bad transmission, flood damage or a crumpled front end is still worth calling about. A scrapped vehicle is mostly steel, plus aluminum, copper wiring and other metals that get recycled, so it has value even when it is far past repair.
What paperwork do I need?
The best case is having the title in your name. If you do not have one, do not assume you are stuck. Without a title, other paperwork may be acceptable depending on the age of the vehicle. Rules around titles and registration can be technical, so call us at 609-427-3800 before you give up. Tell us the year of the vehicle and what documents you do have, and we can tell you what to expect.
Have a valid state-issued photo ID ready too. Our frequently asked questions page covers ID rules and what to bring.
How do I get ready for the tow?
A little prep makes pickup smooth and keeps you from losing things you meant to keep.
Clean out the vehicle
Check the glove box, console, door pockets, trunk and under the seats. People regularly leave behind sunglasses, toll transponders, garage remotes, registration papers and spare keys. Take your E-ZPass tag out before the car leaves.
Handle the plates and insurance
License plates, registration and insurance are tied to you, not just the car. Check with the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission and your insurance company about what to do with the plates and when to cancel coverage once the car is gone. Requirements can change, so confirm with them directly.
Make sure the tow truck can reach it
Think about access. If the car is in a driveway, garage or tight alley, clear anything blocking it. If it is on the street, make sure nothing is parked right up against it. If it is stuck in a garage or backyard, mention that when you call so we know what we are dealing with.
Do not strip it for parts unless you mean to
A complete vehicle is easier to value than one with pieces missing. If you plan to pull the battery, wheels or anything else, tell us when you call so the offer matches what is actually coming. We are a recycler, not an auto salvage yard, so we do not sell used parts. If you want to sell parts yourself, do that before you call.
What affects what a junk car is worth?
We will not quote a number in an article, because scrap metal prices move with the metals markets. What we can tell you is what generally matters:
- Weight and metal content. A heavier vehicle contains more recyclable steel and other metal.
- Completeness. A car with its engine, transmission and catalytic converter still on it is generally worth more than a stripped shell.
- Current scrap prices. You can see where the market is any day on our today’s scrap prices page.
- Condition and paperwork. The final offer depends on the vehicle itself, so the more you tell us up front, the more accurate the offer.
Should I scrap the car or try to sell it?
If the car runs, passes inspection and has real life left, you may do better selling it to a private buyer. If the repair bill is more than the car is worth, or it has been sitting for years, scrapping usually makes sense. The longer a car sits, the more it costs you in space, insurance and the risk of a complaint about an unsightly vehicle. Removing it quickly ends all of that.
Other metal you can sell while we are at it
If the car is part of a bigger cleanup, there may be other scrap around the house. Old car batteries are accepted; see our page on car batteries and scrap lead. For a full list of what we take and what we cannot, see everything we buy. Keep in mind that the free tow applies to vehicles. We do not pick up appliances or loose scrap metal, so those need to be brought to the yard in a vehicle with a valid license plate.
If you would like to know more about our location and what we do, read our guide to the scrap yard near Cape May Court House.
Ready to get your car towed from Ocean City?
Call us at 609-427-3800 or send the details through the junk car offer form. If you have scrap metal to drop off yourself, you can come to the yard at 1089 Route 47 in Dennisville, across from Wawa. We are open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM, and you do not need an appointment. See the contact page for directions.