Junk Car Removal

Junk Car Removal in Gilbert, AZ

Got a car sitting in your driveway that hasn’t moved in months? An old truck in the backyard that’s become a home for scorpions? A vehicle with a blown engine that’s not worth the repair? Thompson’s Auto Repair & Towing provides junk car removal throughout Gilbert and the East Valley. We’ll come to you, load up your junk vehicle, and haul it away — often for free or very low cost. No more staring at that eyesore, no more getting HOA notices, and no more telling yourself you’ll “deal with it next weekend.” Call 480-418-9206 for a free quote. We offer same-day pickup when available, and we can help answer your questions about titles and registration.

Why Choose Thompson’s for Junk Car Removal

Bryan Vivian has been running Thompson’s Auto Repair & Towing in Gilbert for over 30 years. Junk car removal isn’t glamorous, but it’s a service Gilbert residents need — especially in a town that’s grown as fast as this one. Old cars pile up. People inherit vehicles they don’t want. Cars break down and the repair bill exceeds the car’s value. Life gets busy and that dead car in the garage just… stays there.

We make it easy. Here’s what you get with Thompson’s:

  • Free quotes. Call us, tell us what you’ve got, and we’ll give you an honest number. No obligation.
  • Same-day pickup. We can often pick up your junk car the same day you call, depending on our schedule. No waiting around for days.
  • Free or low-cost removal. In many cases, we’ll haul your junk car at no cost to you. Depending on the vehicle’s condition and scrap value, you might even get paid for it.
  • Title and registration help. Lost the title? Don’t know if the registration is current? We’ll walk you through the process and help you figure out the paperwork.
  • Honest assessment. Because we’re a full-service auto repair shop, we can actually tell you whether your “junk car” is truly junk or if it’s worth fixing. Sometimes a car that seems dead just needs a $300 repair. We’ll give you the straight answer.

How Junk Car Removal Works

Step 1: Call 480-418-9206. Tell us about the vehicle — year, make, model, condition, and location. Let us know if it runs, if you have the title, and what’s wrong with it (if you know).

Step 2: Get your free quote. Based on the vehicle details, we’ll tell you the cost of removal (often free) and whether there’s any scrap value that puts money in your pocket.

Step 3: Schedule pickup. We’ll set a time that works for you. Same-day pickup is available when our schedule allows — just ask.

Step 4: We come to you. Our tow truck shows up at your location, loads the junk vehicle, and hauls it away. You don’t have to do anything except hand over the keys (if you have them) and sign the paperwork.

Step 5: Done. Your driveway, yard, or garage is clear. You can use that space for something useful again.

When You Need Junk Car Removal

People call us for junk car removal for all kinds of reasons. Here are the most common:

  • The repair costs more than the car is worth. Your 2008 Altima needs a new transmission, and the car’s only worth $2,000. Time to let it go.
  • The car hasn’t moved in months (or years). It’s just sitting there taking up space, collecting dust, and making the neighbors grumble.
  • HOA complaints. Gilbert HOAs don’t mess around. If your association is sending letters about that non-running car, we can make the problem disappear today.
  • Inherited a vehicle you don’t want. Family situations happen. If you inherited a car that’s not worth keeping, we’ll remove it.
  • Failed emissions. Arizona requires emissions testing, and if your old car can’t pass, it’s not legally driveable. We’ll haul it away.
  • Flood or monsoon damage. Gilbert monsoon season floods intersections and low-lying areas. A water-damaged car is often totaled. We’ll take it off your hands.

What Vehicles Qualify as Junk Cars?

Pretty much anything. If you want it gone, we’ll come get it:

  • Cars that don’t run
  • Cars with blown engines or dead transmissions
  • Vehicles with severe body damage
  • Cars with salvage or branded titles
  • Vehicles that can’t pass emissions
  • Old trucks, vans, and SUVs
  • Cars with no title (we can help with the paperwork process)
  • Vehicles that have been sitting for years

Not sure if your car qualifies? Call us. We’ll figure it out together.

What If It’s Actually Worth Fixing?

Here’s something the junk car removal companies won’t tell you: sometimes a “junk” car isn’t actually junk. We’ve seen people ready to scrap a car that only needed a new battery, a fuel pump, or a simple sensor replacement. Because Thompson’s is a full-service auto repair shop — not just a towing company — we can inspect the vehicle and give you an honest opinion.

If the car is worth $3,000 and the repair is $400, we’ll tell you. If the repair is $2,500 on a $2,000 car, we’ll tell you that too. Either way, you make the call with the right information.

Service Areas for Junk Car Removal

We pick up junk cars throughout Gilbert and the East Valley:

  • Power Ranch
  • Agritopia
  • Val Vista Lakes
  • Morrison Ranch
  • Seville
  • SanTan Village area
  • Heritage District
  • Along Gilbert Road, Higley Road, Val Vista Drive corridors

Nearby cities: Chandler, Mesa, Queen Creek, San Tan Valley, Tempe, Scottsdale, and Phoenix.

Frequently Asked Questions — Junk Car Removal

Do I need a title to have my junk car removed?

Having the title makes the process easiest, but we can work with you if the title is lost. Arizona has a process for obtaining a duplicate title, and we’ll help you navigate it. Call 480-418-9206 and we’ll walk you through your options.

Will you pay me for my junk car?

It depends on the vehicle. Some junk cars have scrap metal value or salvageable parts that are worth something. We’ll assess the vehicle and let you know. At minimum, we can often remove it at no cost to you.

How fast can you pick up my junk car?

We offer same-day junk car removal when our schedule allows. In most cases, we can get to you within 24 hours. Call early in the day for the best chance at same-day service.

Do you remove junk trucks, vans, and SUVs too?

Yes. Cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, minivans — if it’s a motor vehicle and you want it gone, we’ll come get it.

What happens to my junk car after you take it?

Depending on the vehicle’s condition, it may be sold for salvageable parts, sent to a scrap yard for metal recycling, or in some cases, repaired and resold. Either way, it’s not your problem anymore.

Call Thompson’s for Junk Car Removal — 480-418-9206

Stop tripping over that dead car in your driveway. Thompson’s Auto Repair & Towing makes junk car removal simple — free quotes, same-day pickup when available, and help with the paperwork. Over 30 years in Gilbert, and we’ve hauled away more junk cars than we can count.

Call 480-418-9206 now. Let’s get rid of it.