Cash for Junk Cars in Miami, FL
Miami has 19 businesss in this directory that take end-of-life vehicles, and the market leans heavily toward scrap: 13 are scrap-metal or recycling operations that price a car by weight, against 2 salvage yards that buy whole vehicles for parts. Expect weight-based offers to set the floor here. The densest stretch is Northwest North River Drive, with 6 of them on that one road.
What the Miami market means for your offer
The two buyer types price a car on different logic. A scrap or recycling operation is buying material β the offer tracks vehicle weight and the current market for steel and non-ferrous metal, and the condition of the interior barely registers. A salvage yard is buying inventory β it pays for what it can resell, so a common vehicle with an intact drivetrain, straight body panels and working electronics is worth more to it than the same car is to a shredder. Miami has 13 of the first and 2 of the second, so both quotes are available to you without leaving the city.
The buyers are not spread evenly across Miami. Several share a street: Northwest North River Drive (6), Northwest 32nd Avenue (3), Northwest South River Drive (2). If you are driving the car in rather than having it collected, those stretches let you get more than one look at it in a single trip.
Junk car buyers in Miami, FL
19 listed businesses, sorted by customer rating. Call ahead β offers depend on the vehicle, and not every yard collects.
- Kings Brothers Metal Recycling at 3737 NW S River Dr, Miami, FL 331423737 Northwest South River DriveScrap metal dealer5.0β(786) 631-4900
- Bahia Honda Scrap Metal at 3185 NW N River Dr, Miami, FL 331423185 Northwest North River DriveScrap metal dealer4.8β(305) 633-2325
- USA Scrap Metal & Recycling at 3147 NW N River Dr, Miami, FL 331423147 Northwest North River DriveRecycling center4.8β(305) 635-5435
- All Florida Scrap Metal, Inc. at 2710 NW 32nd Ave, Miami, FL 331422710 Northwest 32nd AvenueRecycling center4.7β(305) 633-2241
- 4.7β(305) 638-9956
- Triangle Scrap Metals at 3101 NW N River Dr, Miami, FL 331423101 Northwest North River DriveScrap metal dealer4.7β(305) 633-1929
- 4.6β(305) 714-3550
- Transmetal Trading, LLC at 2710 NW 24th St, Miami, FL 331422710 Northwest 24th StreetScrap metal dealer4.6β(305) 633-2288
- General Metals Corporation at 3115 NW N River Dr, Miami, FL 331423115 Northwest North River DriveScrap metal dealer4.5β(305) 635-4200
- Florida State Scrap Metal at 10608 SW 184th Terrace, Miami, FL 3315710608 Southwest 184th TerraceRecycling center4.3β(305) 741-9980
- Federal Metals Co at 2782 NW N River Dr, Miami, FL 331422782 Northwest North River DriveScrap metal dealer4.2β(305) 809-7488
- 4.2β(305) 545-8716
- US1 Used Auto Parts at 11720 SW 214th St, Miami, FL 3317711720 Southwest 214th StreetJunkyard Β· Salvage yard Β· Used auto parts store4.2β(305) 235-5656
- Bud's Auto Parts at 3550 NW S River Dr, Miami, FL 331423550 Northwest South River DriveAuto parts store4.1β(305) 634-1568
- Miami Iron & Metal Co at 3338 NW N River Dr, Miami, FL 331423338 Northwest North River DriveScrap metal dealer4.1β(305) 634-3090
- 4.0β(786) 296-2897
- Ok U-Take Auto Parts at 8240 NW 74th St #2322, Miami, FL 331668240 Northwest 74th StreetJunkyard Β· Salvage yard Β· Used auto parts store3.9β(305) 592-5110
- Dade Scrap Iron & Metal at 2770 NW 32nd Ave, Miami, FL 331422770 Northwest 32nd AvenueRecycling center3.7β(786) 589-4027
- 2.6β(305) 633-1050
What parts sell for near Miami
If you are weighing selling the whole car against pulling parts first, these are typical self-service counter prices in the south region β regional averages from published yard price lists, not Miami-specific quotes.
| Part | Avg. price | Core charge |
|---|---|---|
| Alternator | $43 | $10 |
| Starter Motor | $35 | $10 |
| Battery (Standard) | $26 | $10 |
| Door Mirror (Power) | $22 | β |
| Radiator | $50 | $15 |
| Engine (4-Cyl) | $448 | $88 |
| Auto Transmission | $358 | $72 |
Selling a junk car in Miami: common questions
How many places buy junk cars in Miami?
This directory lists 19 businesss in Miami that take end-of-life vehicles β 13 scrap or recycling operations, 2 salvage yard or junkyards. Listings include phone numbers so you can collect several quotes before committing.
Will I get more for my car as scrap or as parts in Miami?
Miami is scrap-weighted β 13 of 19 listed buyers price by weight. That usually favors heavier vehicles and disadvantages cars whose value is in their parts. If yours is a common model with a working engine, it is still worth calling the 2 salvage yards here, because a parts buyer can pay above scrap for the right vehicle.
Do I need the title to sell a junk car in Miami?
Usually yes β most buyers ask for the title to transfer ownership legally, and requirements are set by Florida state law rather than by the yard. Rules vary by state and by vehicle age, so check with the Florida DMV for your situation. Some buyers will work from a registration plus photo ID; ask before you arrange collection.
What should I do before handing the car over in Miami?
Take the plates off, empty the glovebox, center console and trunk, remove any toll transponder, and photograph the odometer and VIN. Cancel the insurance only after the vehicle has actually gone, and file any release-of-liability paperwork Florida requires so the car stops being yours the day it leaves.