Junk cars
The one that's been parked behind the garage since the head gasket went. We'll haul it and pay you for it.
Cash for cars · Kansas City metro
That car in your driveway is worth cash today.
Joe buys cars, trucks, vans and SUVs across Kansas City — running or not, wrecked, rusted, flooded or just done. Get a real number over the phone, free towing, and cash in your hand when the truck leaves.
✓Towing is free — never taken out of your offer
✓Same-day pickup most days across the KC metro
✓Cash on the spot — no mailed checks or waiting
✓Joe handles title paperwork and the tow at pickup
★★★★★
25+ yearstowing the Kansas City areaGet a fast cash offer
No obligationStraight to Joe — no lead sellers, no robocalls. Or just call.
25+Years towing KC
$0Cost to tow it
Same dayPickup available
CashPaid at pickup
What Joe buys
If it has four wheels and a title, we'll make an offer.
Don't fix it. Don't wash it. Don't list it and wait for people who never show up. Tell us the year, make, model and what's wrong with it — that's the whole conversation.
Scrap & totaled
Insurance called it a total? We buy salvage-title and scrap vehicles based on weight, parts and condition.
Old & high mileage
300,000 miles and a check-engine light isn't a dealbreaker. High-mileage vehicles are welcome.
Blown engine or trans
Bad motor, slipping transmission, rod knock or no compression. We price it as-is, not as a repair bill.
Wrecked & collision
Front end folded, frame bent, airbags deployed. Send photos and we'll quote it as-is, where-is.
Trucks, vans & SUVs
Work vans, minivans, pickups, box trucks and full-size SUVs are all fair game.
Non-runners
No key, dead battery, flat tires, hasn't moved in years. Our wrecker and dollies can handle it.
Anything else
Estate cleanouts, tenant abandonments, inherited cars or something unusual — call and describe it.
Start to finish, usually same day
Call Joe now — (816) 786-6802
Four steps. No games.
Most sellers go from first phone call to cash in hand in a few hours.
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Tell us about it
Call (816) 786-6802 or fill out the intake form with year, make, model, ZIP and what's wrong.
2
Get a real number
Joe quotes a firm cash price — no “up to” pricing and no bait number designed to shrink at pickup.
3
Pick your pickup
Driveway, street, apartment lot, body shop or tow yard. We come to it, and the tow costs you nothing.
4
Sign and get paid
Sign the title, hand over the keys and take your cash. We'll walk you through the paperwork on site.
Honest pricing
What actually moves the number.
Accurate offers depend on the vehicle, condition, valuable components and pickup details. Here are the things Joe actually looks at.
Year, make and model — including parts demandBig
Vehicle weight and scrap valueBig
Engine and transmission resale valueBig
Catalytic converter, wheels, battery and core partsMedium
Clean title vs. salvage or title issuesMedium
Where it sits and truck accessSmall
Bring these to pickup
What you need to sell.
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The title, signed over. Have the seller assignment ready; Joe can walk you through buyer details at pickup.
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A photo ID that matches the name on the title.
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Your keys, if you still have them. If you don't, say so — it is often workable.
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Pull your plates before loading and cancel insurance after the vehicle is gone.
No title? Call before assuming it's a dead end. Options depend on the vehicle and where it is located, and Joe can tell you whether there is a legal route.
Why call a local guy
Talk to Joe
You're calling the truck, not a call center.
Joe's Tows is a Kansas City family business with one phone number and the same local operation that has been towing in the area for more than 25 years.
✓One phone number. Talk directly with the local operation handling the vehicle.
✓The quote is the price. No surprise renegotiation in the driveway after pickup begins.
✓Licensed and insured. Professional towing with established local experience.
✓Responsible vehicle recycling. Reusable parts and recyclable material stay in the supply chain.
We're a tow company first.
Need a vehicle moved rather than sold? Ask about local towing, vehicle transport, abandoned vehicle removal, lot cleanouts, and equipment or non-running vehicle hauling.
Where we pick up
Both sides of the state line.
Based at 3601 Beacon Ave in Kansas City, MO, we run the metro daily and also serve Lawrence and Topeka. If your town is not listed, call us — if we can get a truck there, we will let you know.
Check my pickup areaMO
Missouri
Kansas CityIndependenceLee's SummitBlue SpringsRaytownGrandviewBeltonRaymoreLibertyGladstoneNorth Kansas CityGrain Valley
KS
Kansas
Overland ParkOlatheLenexaLeawoodShawneePrairie VillageMissionMerriamRoeland ParkBonner SpringsGardnerLawrenceTopeka
Straight answers
Questions we get every day.
Need a fast answer about your specific vehicle? Calling is the quickest route.
Call Joe nowIt depends on the vehicle's weight, year, make, model, condition, valuable parts, and whether the engine and transmission have resale value. Call with the basics and Joe can give you a real figure instead of a generic “up to” number.
Yes. Pickup and towing are included in the service area and are not deducted from the quoted offer.
Yes. Dead batteries, flat tires, blown engines, missing keys and long-term non-runners are common pickups. Tell Joe where it sits and how much access the tow truck has.
In most cases, a title in your name is the cleanest path. If you do not have one, call first — available options can depend on the vehicle and whether it is in Missouri or Kansas.
Same-day pickup is available most days when scheduling allows, with next-day pickup commonly available otherwise. Call early for the best chance at same-day service.
Cash at pickup, when the vehicle is loaded and the paperwork is completed.
Someone with the signed title and matching ID generally needs to complete the handoff. If you cannot be there, call in advance so the details can be discussed before the truck arrives.
Remove personal belongings and license plates, and have the title, ID and keys ready if available. Cancel insurance after the vehicle has been hauled away.
Stop paying to store a car you'll never fix.
One call, a firm number, free towing and cash at pickup. Tell Joe what you have and where it is.