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Free Towing · Same-Day Pickup · Paid Instantly | Serving ZIP codes 48906, 48910, 48911, 48912, 48915, 48917

Your junk car is worth real money — and you don’t need to lift a finger to collect it.

Fred’s Auto Removal buys junk cars throughout Lansing, Michigan. We pay cash, tow for free, and come straight to your address. It doesn’t matter if your car runs or not. Wrecked, flooded, rusted out, or just dead in the driveway — we want it.

Lansing is Michigan’s state capital, home to roughly 112,600 residents and one of the most road-heavy cities in mid-Michigan. Between I-96, I-496, US-127, and hundreds of miles of city streets loaded with road salt every winter, vehicles take a serious beating here. Lansing drivers already know this. When the car finally gives out, the last thing you want is a complicated, slow process. We keep it simple. For county-wide coverage information, visit our Ingham County page.

Get a quote in minutes. Schedule pickup today. Walk away with cash in hand.

Why Sell Your Junk Car to Fred’s Auto Removal?

You Get a Real Price — Not a Lowball

We quote based on live scrap metal market rates, vehicle weight, make, model, and condition. Your ’05 Dodge Caravan parked on Cedar Street, the rusted Silverado behind a home in South Lansing, the non-starting sedan near the Frandor Shopping Center area — we’ve bought them all and paid honest prices.

What we quote on the phone is the price we pay at your door. It never changes on arrival.

Free Towing — Anywhere in Lansing

Towing is always free. Always. Our drivers cover all four sides of the city:

• Westside — downtown Lansing, Old Town, REO Town, Lansing River Trail corridor
• Eastside — Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo Street, Frandor Shopping Center area (48912)
• Northwestside — Grand River Avenue corridor, Capital Region International Airport area (48906)
• Southside — Cedar Street, Pennsylvania Avenue, MLK Boulevard, Waverly Road, Edgewood District (48910, 48911)

No matter which neighborhood or ZIP code you’re in, our driver comes to you.

Same-Day Pickup, Seven Days a Week

Once you accept your offer, we lock in a time that day or the next. Get your Instant Offer now and we’ll be on our way.

How the Process Works — 3 Simple Steps

Step 1: Get Your Offer

Call us or fill out our online form. Tell us the year, make, model, and condition. We come back with a firm cash quote in minutes. No pressure. No obligation to accept.

Step 2: We Come to You

Accept the offer and choose a pickup window. Our drivers know Lansing well — I-496 to MLK Boulevard, Michigan Avenue to Mount Hope, the North Grand River corridor to South Cedar. We navigate it all.

Step 3: Get Paid on the Spot

Sign the title, hand over the keys, and receive your cash payment right then and there. The whole pickup usually takes under 30 minutes from arrival.

Michigan Title Requirements — What You Need to Know

Michigan law requires a Certificate of Title to sell any vehicle. Here is what you need to do:

• Sign the seller line on the title exactly as your name appears on the document
• Fill in the odometer reading at the time of the sale
• Remove your license plates before we arrive — Michigan law requires you to keep them
• Do not hand the plates to the buyer under any circumstances

Selling for scrap? Write “scrap” or “junk” on the original title. This flags it so it cannot be retitled or put back on the road.

Lost your title? Apply for a duplicate at any Michigan Secretary of State office — there are multiple SOS locations in the Lansing area. Our Blog has step-by-step guidance for common title situations. Or just contact us directly — we deal with this every day and are happy to help.

What Is Your Junk Car Worth in Lansing?

The short answer: more than you probably think.

Lansing winters are tough. Road salt on I-496, Cedar Street, Michigan Avenue, and hundreds of city roads eats away at frames and undercarriages faster than most people realize. Freeze-thaw cycles crack engine blocks. Moisture seeps into electrical systems. By the time a car stops running in Lansing, it has often been fighting the elements for years.

Despite that wear, most vehicles still hold meaningful value in raw metal weight, working components, and recoverable parts. A larger truck or SUV typically brings more than a compact due to sheer metal tonnage. Vehicles with intact engines, transmissions, or catalytic converters earn stronger offers.

The only way to know your specific number is to ask. Request a free quote — it takes two minutes and there’s zero obligation.

Where We Pick Up Junk Cars in Lansing

We serve every part of the city, including:

• Downtown Lansing and Old Town — Michigan Avenue, Washington Square, the Capitol Complex area (48933)
• REO Town — South Washington Avenue corridor near the Grand River
• Eastside — Frandor Shopping Center, Kalamazoo Street, Pennsylvania Avenue east (48912)
• Northwestside — North Grand River Avenue, Capital Region International Airport corridor (48906)
• Southside — Cedar Street, Waverly Road, MLK Boulevard, Edgewood District (48910, 48911)
• South Lansing — Mount Hope Avenue area, Holmes Road corridor (48910)
• West Lansing — Waverly Road, I-496 west corridor, Aurelius Road area (48917)

We also serve surrounding communities including East Lansing, Haslett, Okemos, Holt, Delta Township, and DeWitt. If you’re anywhere in Ingham County, we can be there.

Lansing: A Capital City That Runs on Older Vehicles

Lansing has always been a working city. It’s the seat of Michigan’s state government, home to Lansing Community College, and the birthplace of Oldsmobile. Government workers, university staff, manufacturers, and service workers all rely on personal vehicles to get around. Public transit exists, but most residents drive — and many drive older, high-mileage cars.

The Lansing-East Lansing metro area has roughly 473,000 residents. Many of those households have a vehicle that’s been sitting in a garage or driveway past its useful life. Selling it doesn’t have to be complicated. We make it easy.

Lansing winters are particularly harsh on vehicles. The combination of I-496 salt trucks, below-zero temperatures along the Grand River corridor, and the constant freeze-thaw of mid-Michigan winters creates some of the most corrosive conditions a vehicle can face. When your car finally surrenders to the elements, we’ll be there.

How to Prepare Before We Arrive

It only takes a few minutes to get ready:

• Find your title and sign the seller line exactly as your name appears
• Note the current odometer reading on the title
• Remove your license plates and set them aside
• Clear out personal items — check the glove box, under seats, and the trunk
• Cancel your auto insurance after the title is transferred
• Make sure our tow truck can access the vehicle (move blocking cars if needed)

Part of a Nationwide Network

Fred’s Auto Removal is part of a nationwide network of junk car buyers operating across all 50 states. Our national scale means we price based on real-time national scrap markets — not just what a local yard thinks they can offer. Whether you’re selling one car or a whole fleet, in Lansing or anywhere in the country, the same reliable process applies.

Can You Trust Us?

We show up on time. We pay what we quoted. We handle the towing. That’s the entire promise — and we keep it every time. Check out real reviews from verified customers on our Google Business Profile to see what people say. No planted reviews. Just honest feedback from people who sold their junk cars to us.

Frequently Asked Questions — Junk Car Removal in Lansing, MI

How fast can you pick up in Lansing?

Same-day or next-day in most cases. Once you accept your offer, we confirm the earliest available window for your address.

Which ZIP codes in Lansing do you serve?

All of them — 48906, 48910, 48911, 48912, 48915, 48917, 48933 and more. If you have a Lansing, MI address, we come to you.

Does my car have to run?

No. We buy non-running, wrecked, flooded, fire-damaged, and stripped vehicles. Condition is not a barrier to selling.

Is towing really free?

Yes. We never charge a towing fee. Our driver comes to your door anywhere in Lansing and hauls the vehicle at no cost to you.

I lost my title. Now what?

You can apply for a duplicate title at a Michigan Secretary of State office. There are several SOS locations in the Lansing area that can help. Once you have it, the sale proceeds normally.

What do Lansing winters do to junk car values?

Heavy salt use and freeze-thaw cycles do cause rust and corrosion, which can slightly reduce scrap value. But most vehicles still carry real worth in metal weight and recoverable parts. Your exact offer depends on the specific vehicle — ask and find out.

Do you serve East Lansing, Holt, and Okemos too?

Yes. We cover the full Ingham County area including East Lansing, Holt, Okemos, Haslett, Mason, Delhi Township, Delta Township, and DeWitt.

What do I do with my license plates?

Remove them and keep them. Michigan law requires the seller to retain the plates. Return them to the SOS or transfer them to a replacement vehicle.

What types of vehicles do you buy in Lansing?

Cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, and minivans in any condition. Any year, any make, any model. Salvage titles, flood damage, engine failure, heavy rust — all accepted.

Can I sell a car with an active loan?

A lien must be cleared before the title can be transferred. Contact your lender, get a payoff amount, and once the lien is satisfied the sale moves forward. We can walk you through the steps.

Do I need to clean out the car before you come?

You don’t have to clean it. You do need to remove personal belongings — documents, prescription medications, garage door openers, anything you want to keep. Once the car leaves, it’s gone.

What if my car is blocked in or hard to reach?

Let us know when scheduling. If it’s accessible by a tow truck (even with some maneuvering), we can usually handle it. Just give us the details upfront and we’ll work it out.

Ready to Sell Your Junk Car in Lansing, MI?

Stop looking at it. Start getting paid for it. Fred’s Auto Removal offers free towing, same-day pickup, and instant cash payment for junk cars throughout Lansing and all of Ingham County. Get your free quote right now — or visit our Contact page to reach us directly. From Old Town to South Cedar, we cover every block of Lansing and we’re ready today.