EZ Cash Cars pays $500 to $20,000 depending on the vehicle. Where your specific car lands in that range depends on several factors that the team evaluates when providing your quote. Here is what drives junk car value in Chicago:

• Year, make, and model. Newer vehicles and high-demand models like Toyotas, Hondas, and popular American trucks command stronger offers because their parts have active secondary market demand.
• Vehicle weight and scrap metal value. Larger, heavier vehicles, SUVs, trucks, and full-size sedans contain more recyclable metal and therefore have higher floor values even in poor condition.
• Running condition. A car that runs and drives will generally receive a higher offer than one that is completely non-operational, though both have real value.
• Body condition. Extensive rust, collision damage, and missing panels reduce offer amounts. Intact body panels retain parts value.
• Current scrap metal market prices. Steel and aluminum prices fluctuate with broader commodity markets. Higher metal prices translate directly to higher junk car offers.
• High-value components. Catalytic converters (which contain platinum, palladium, and rhodium), intact engines and transmissions on popular models, and low-mileage parts can significantly increase offer amounts.
  
  

The best way to find out what your specific car is worth today is to call EZ Cash Cars at (708) 942-9809. The quote is free, takes a few minutes, and gives you a real number with no obligation attached.