We buy damaged, old, and non-running vehicles. Get a fair cash offer and same-day pickup — no delays, no hassle.
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE YOUR JUNK CAR
Don’t just sell your junk car, recycle it with Cortez Towing LLC. Every bit of your vehicle is recycled or reused. The parts from your vehicle are purchased by customers to be put to use in their own vehicles. The fluids are recovered and sent for refinement into new products. The metals are recycled to be made into new products over and over again. Recycling your junk car with Cortez Towing LLC is a truly green proposition.
Cortez Towing LLC is a trusted cash for cars buyer serving Federal Heights, CO, and surrounding areas. We purchase all types of vehicles — cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs — regardless of their condition. Our goal is to make the selling process simple, fast, and stress-free, so you can get paid without delays.
Whether your vehicle is used, damaged, totaled, wrecked, flooded, or completely junk, we’re ready to buy it. We offer fair prices, free towing, and on-the-spot payment to make the process as easy as possible.
If you’re wondering how to sell your car quickly and without complications, Cortez Towing LLC is your solution.
Turn Your Vehicle Into Cash the Easy Way
Your no-obligation Offer is minutes away. No waiting. No hassle. Just fast cash for your car.
1. Tell Us About Your Car
Don’t overthink it. Give us the basic details — running or not, damaged or junk — and we’ll give you a real cash offer fast. No guesswork, no lowballing.
2. Schedule Free Pickup
Like the offer? Pick a time and we’ll come to you. Home, job site, parking lot — wherever your car is. No towing fees, no hidden costs, no excuses.
3. Get Paid — On the Spot
We show up, confirm the vehicle, handle the paperwork, and pay you immediately before loading it up. Quick, simple, and cash in your hands the same day.
We Buy Junk Cars in Any Condition
Every make, model, and condition. No exceptions.
Won't start or run
Dead battery, blown engine, seized motor, mechanical failure of any kind. If it doesn't move, we still buy it. See the break-even math on blown engines.
Wrecked or collision-damaged
Totaled, airbags deployed, frame bent. Parts and scrap still have value
Flood or fire damaged
Water intrusion and fire damage routed through proper depollution and car recycling
No title
We buy without a title in most states using your ID and proof of ownership. See every title scenario.
High-mileage or aging
200K+ miles, every system failing. Still worth cash for scrap and salvage parts.
Sitting for years
Flat tires, seized brakes, dead battery. Our flatbed tow truck loads it as-is from wherever it sits.
Insurance total loss
Keep the salvage and sell to us. Often more money than the insurer's deduction. See the retain-vs-surrender math.
Any make, any model
Cars, trucks, vans, SUVs. All major brands, domestic or import. Any automobile in any condition.
Should You Fix Your Junk Car or Sell It for Cash?
When any single repair exceeds half the car’s post-repair market value (what it would sell for as a used car), the repair doesn’t make financial sense. For most junk cars over 10 years old or with more than 150,000 miles, one major failure means the math favors selling. A second major failure makes it definitive.
The trap most sellers fall into is the compounding repair cycle. You spend $1,500 on a head gasket. Six months later the transmission starts slipping. You feel pressure to protect that investment by spending another $3,000. Now you’re $4,500 into a car worth $3,500. Every dollar you already spent is a sunk cost. The only rational question is whether the next repair makes sense on its own.
If your car has a specific mechanical failure like a blown engine or a bad transmission, we’ve done the break-even math for those exact situations.
What Happens to Your Car After Pickup
Your vehicle enters a multi-stage car recycling process that recovers over 80% of its total weight as reusable material.
Depollution
All hazardous fluids (engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, fuel) and regulated materials like refrigerant, batteries, airbags, and mercury switches are safely removed first.
Component Salvage
Reusable components (engines, transmissions, body panels, headlights, wheels, electronics) are pulled, cataloged, and entered into nationwide resale networks.
Converter Processing
The catalytic converter goes to a specialized refinery for precious metal recovery: platinum, palladium, and rhodium extracted and returned to manufacturing supply chains.
Material Recovery
The remaining shell is crushed and shredded. Ferrous and non-ferrous metals are separated and sold to steel mills and smelters. Recovered steel saves 74% of the energy needed to produce it from virgin ore.
Ready to get money for your car?
Skip the hassle. Get an instant quote, schedule free pickup, and get paid on the spot. The whole thing takes 90 seconds to start and 24 to 48 hours to finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Title questions, pricing information, pickup details: answered.
How much will get for my junk car ?
Most junk cars sell for $200 to $1,200 depending on weight, condition, catalytic converter status, and local market demand. Compact cars typically bring $200 to $600. Midsize sedans bring $300 to $800. Trucks and SUVs bring $500 to $1,200+ because they weigh more and hold stronger wholesale value. For the full breakdown, see our junk car pricing guide.
How fast can Cortez pick up my car
Most cars are picked up within 24 to 48 hours of accepting your quote. Same-day pickup is available in many markets. You choose the time that works for you when scheduling.
Do I have to pay for towing?
No. Cortez provides free flatbed towing on every transaction. There is no pickup fee, no mileage charge, and no deduction from your payout. The price you’re quoted is the price you receive.
Do you buy cars that don't run?
Yes. Non-running vehicles are the most common type of junk car Cortez Towing buys. The car doesn’t need to start, drive, or even roll. The flatbed tow truck handles cars in any condition, including those with dead batteries, seized brakes, flat tires, or no wheels at all.
do i need a tittle to sell my junk car?
A title is preferred but not always required. Cortez Towing buys cars without titles in most states using alternative proof of ownership (valid photo ID plus registration or bill of sale). Selling without a title may reduce your payout slightly. If you have time, a duplicate title from your state DMV ($20 to $50) is usually worth getting. For every state-specific scenario, see our junk car title guide.
will my price change at pickup?
No, as long as the car matches what you described. If the car has the components you said it has and is in the condition you described, you get paid exactly what was quoted. No renegotiation on your driveway.
is cortez towing a middleman?
No. Cortez Towing buys junk cars locally. Pricing is set on real local market data and you’re paid directly at pickup. We don’t resell your information. We don’t shop your deal around to multiple services. You’re not a lead. For a full comparison of every buyer type, see our guide to who buys junk cars.
what's the difference between Cortez and junkyard?
Junkyards and salvage yards typically require you to arrange your own towing and price based on steel weight alone. Cortez Towing comes to you with free towing and prices each vehicle on scrap weight, components, catalytic converter, and local market conditions, typically $50 to $150 more cash for the same junk car. See how scrap-only pricing works and compare against a full breakdown of every selling option.
can i sell a car that was totaled by insurance?
Yes. If your insurance company declared your vehicle a total loss, you can retain the salvage and sell independently. Selling to Cortez Towing often produces more cash than the insurer’s salvage deduction, because we value the remaining components and converter content that the insurer’s auction estimate doesn’t fully capture. For the full retain-vs-surrender math, see our insurance total loss guide.
how do i get the most money for my junk car?
Keep your junk car complete: every missing component reduces your payout. Have your title ready, and be accurate about condition when requesting a quote. Cortez Towing’s offers reflect the full value of your vehicle because they include scrap weight, parts demand, and catalytic converter content, not just steel weight. For the full step-by-step playbook, see our guide to getting the most cash for your junk car.
what cars does cortez towing buy ?
Cortez Towing buys cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs of all major brands in any condition. Running, non-running, damaged, wrecked, totaled, flood-damaged, fire-damaged, high-mileage, mechanically failed, incomplete. Motorcycles and RVs may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. If it has recoverable value, we’ll buy it.
