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San Fernando Valley car buyer
Run by Hassan IlyasSouthern California car buyer · 109K+ YouTube views
Cash for cars in Van Nuys and the Valley.
Van Nuys, Sherman Oaks, North Hollywood, Reseda and Panorama City. Skip Auto Row and get a cash offer from your couch.
- No fees
- Free pickup
- Paid on the spot
- Loan payoff handled
Run by Hassan IlyasSouthern California car buyer · 109K+ YouTube views
Get your Valley 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 Van Nuys
Skip the drive down Auto Row.
Van Nuys Boulevard is famous for its long stretch of dealerships, and for a lot of Valley drivers that is where selling a car starts and ends: a day of trade-in appraisals and offers that only make sense if you buy something on the same lot.
There is a simpler way. Get a cash offer online in minutes, based on your exact car. If you like it, we come to you anywhere in the Valley, from Sherman Oaks to Panorama City, and pay you on the spot. You do not have to buy anything.
The Valley runs hotter than the coast, and summer heat takes its toll on batteries, cooling systems and paint. We buy cars in every condition, including those that no longer run.
How it works
Selling your car in Van Nuys, 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 Van Nuys traffic to get a number.
- 2
Pick a pickup time and place
Home in Van Nuys, 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
Selling a car in the San Fernando Valley.
Valley heat
Triple-digit summer days are tough on older cars. Overheating or dead AC? We still buy it.
405 commuters
Years over the Sepulveda Pass add miles fast. We look at the whole car, not just the odometer.
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 cover the whole San Fernando Valley?
Yes, from Burbank and North Hollywood across to Woodland Hills and up to Sylmar.
Is your offer better than a trade-in?
Often, because it is not tied to a new purchase. Get our offer and compare. There is no obligation.
Can you pick up from my apartment in Sherman Oaks?
Yes. Tell us about gate or garage access when we book.
Do you buy cars that don’t run?
Yes, with free towing.
Areas we serve
Also buying cars near Van Nuys
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