★★★★★ Trusted by your Wilmington neighbors

Fair offer.
Free pickup.
Paid local.

Sell your old, used, or junk car to Wilmington's trusted name for 35 years. No hoops, no haggles, no out-of-town call centers.

Locally owned & operated Running or not Real people, every time

Get your instant quote

Tell us about your car and a real local person will text or email you a real offer, usually same day.

or text us the same info
Text (910) 555-0123
Serving the Cape Fear area
35 years in business
Free pickup & towing
Fast, same-day cash
How it works

Three easy steps to cash

No accounts, no run-around. Just a quick conversation with a local you can trust.

1

Tell us about your car

Text, email, or call with the year, make, model, and condition. Running or not, we want it.

2

Get a real, fair offer

A local person reviews it and gets you a straight, honest quote, usually the same day. No lowball games.

3

We pick up & pay you

We come to you anywhere in the Cape Fear area, free of charge, and you get paid on the spot.

Why Wilmington Auto Salvage

The local difference

The big national sites route you through call centers. We're your neighbors.

Local & locally owned

Born and run right here in Wilmington. Your money and your car stay in the community.

Talk to a real human

No bots, no phone trees. You deal with the same friendly person from quote to pickup.

Instant quote by text or email

Send a few details and get a straight answer fast, whichever way is easiest for you.

Best local prices

Decades in the business means we know what your car is worth and we pay top dollar for it.

Owner of Wilmington Auto Salvage standing in front of the lot and sign
A Wilmington name you can trust

35 years on the Cape Fear

Wilmington Auto Salvage has been a trusted name in the Cape Fear area for more than three decades. What started as the area's go-to salvage yard has grown into the easiest, friendliest way to turn your old car into cash.

The yard may have changed, but the promise hasn't: honest offers, a fair deal, and a handshake from someone who actually lives here. When you sell to us, you're dealing with a neighbor, not a national hotline.

35+
Years in business
Local
Owned & operated
$0
Pickup & towing
Cars we buy

Running or not, we'll take it

Old & high-mileage cars Junk & scrap vehicles Wrecked & damaged Won't start / dead engine Trucks & SUVs Vans Failed inspection Missing parts No title? Ask us
Reviews

What your neighbors say

★★★★★

"Called in the morning, had cash in hand by the afternoon. Easiest thing I've ever done with an old car. Real friendly folks."

Marcus Bell • Wilmington, NC
★★★★★

"My car hadn't run in two years. They came out, towed it for free, and paid me more than anyone else offered."

Danielle Reyes • Leland, NC
★★★★★

"Loved that I talked to the same person the whole time. No call center runaround. Honest, local, quick."

Kevin Saunders • Wrightsville Beach, NC
FAQ

Good questions, straight answers

Do you buy cars that don't run? +

Absolutely. Running or not, wrecked, dead engine, or just plain worn out, we buy it. We'll come pick it up wherever it sits, free of charge.

How do I get a quote? +

Text or email us the year, make, model, and condition of your car, or fill out the quote form above. A real local person will get back to you with a fair offer, usually the same day.

How fast do I get paid? +

Once you accept the offer, we schedule a pickup that works for you, often the same or next day, and you get paid on the spot when we collect the car.

Do I need the title? +

In most cases yes, but rules vary by situation. If you don't have the title, give us a call. We've been doing this a long time and can usually point you in the right direction.

Is pickup really free? +

Yes. Pickup and towing anywhere in the Cape Fear area is always free. The price we quote is the cash you get, no deductions.

What areas do you serve? +

Wilmington and the surrounding Cape Fear region, including nearby towns and beaches. Not sure if you're in range? Just ask.

Ready to turn that car into cash?

Text or email a few details and get a real offer from a real local, today.