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If your car lives on a permit street, every week it sits is another chance at a ticket. Sell it, file your release of liability the same day, and the next ticket is not yours.
Los Angeles car buyer
Run by Hassan IlyasSouthern California car buyer · 109K+ YouTube views
Cash for cars in Los Angeles.
Sell your car in LA without the Marketplace messages or the dealership lowball. Get a cash offer in minutes and we pick it up from your street, garage or driveway.
- No fees
- Free pickup
- Paid on the spot
- Loan payoff handled
Run by Hassan IlyasSouthern California car buyer · 109K+ YouTube views
Get your LA cash offer
Takes about two minutes. Costs nothing.
Your details go to Carquired only. We never sell or share them.
- LookupPlate or VINWe pull the year, make, model and trim so you skip the typing.
- OfferA number in minutesBased on live market data for your exact car and miles.
- PickupFrom your drivewayHome, work, or wherever the car is parked. No trip to a lot.
- PaymentPaid on the spotSign the title, hand over the keys, get paid. That is it.
Selling a car in LA
Selling a car in LA is hard. It does not have to be.
Los Angeles runs on cars, and so does its used car market. On any given day there are thousands of cars listed for sale in the city, which means a private listing has to fight for attention, and the buyers who do reply often want a discount before they have even seen it.
Then there is the logistics. Meeting a stranger in a parking lot in Koreatown, a test drive through Hollywood traffic, a payment app you are not sure about. Or a day at a dealership where the trade-in number depends on what you buy.
We keep it simple. Enter your plate, answer four questions, and see a real cash offer. If you like it, we come to you, anywhere from San Pedro to the Valley, check the car, and pay you on the spot. If you are still paying it off, we pay your lender directly.
How it works
Selling your car in LA, step by step.
No listing photos, no strangers from Marketplace, no back and forth on price.
- 1
Get your offer online
Enter your plate or VIN, answer four quick condition questions and see your cash offer. No need to drive anywhere in LA traffic to get a number.
- 2
Pick a pickup time and place
Home in Downtown LA, your work parking lot, or wherever the car sits. A buyer meets you there and does a quick walk around to confirm the details.
- 3
Get paid on the spot
Sign the title, hand over the keys and get paid at pickup. If you still owe on the car we pay your lender directly. Then file your release of liability with the California DMV.
Local know-how
What LA sellers deal with, and how we handle it.
Catalytic converter theft
LA has had one of the worst converter theft problems in the country. A stolen converter means a failed smog check and a big repair bill. We buy cars without one. See failed smog.
Apartment garages and tight lots
Subterranean garages, tandem spots and gated lots are all fine. Tell us about gate codes or clearance and we plan the pickup around it.
What we buy
We buy more than clean, paid-off cars.
Whatever shape your car is in, the form takes about two minutes. These pages explain how each situation works.
Questions
Good questions, straight answers.
Not seeing yours? Start the form anyway. A real person reviews every offer and will answer anything when they reach out.
Do you buy cars anywhere in the city of Los Angeles?
Yes, from San Pedro to Sylmar and from Venice to Boyle Heights. Put your ZIP in the form to confirm pickup.
Can you pick up my car from the street?
Yes, as long as it is legally parked and we can get to it. If it does not run, we tow it for free.
How much is my car worth in Los Angeles?
It depends on your exact car, mileage and condition. LA has a big market for commuter cars and hybrids, and the form gives you a real number based on current prices.
Do you buy cars with a missing catalytic converter?
Yes. Tell us on the form and we will price it in.
Is there a fee to sell my car to you?
No. No towing fee, no paperwork fee, nothing taken off at pickup for things you already told us.
Areas we serve
Also buying cars near LA
Free pickup reaches across Southern California. If your ZIP is not listed, start the form anyway and we will confirm right away.
Find out what your car is worth today.
Two minutes, your plate number, and you will know. No fees, no pressure, no obligation.
Hassan IlyasOwner, Carquired