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Our car buyers will crunch the numbers and shoot you an offer that’ll make you smile. No pressure, just a fair price.
We’ll come to you, handle the paperwork, and hand you the cash. It’s fast, it's simple, and we'll even tow it away for free.
Do you need an avenue to help sell your used car or you have a damaged car that you are finding it hard to get rid of? SellMax Cash For Cars is here to make it easy and really convenient for you. You get cash for cars in Lake Elsinore no matter the condition it is in. We want to save you the hassle of having to look for car buyers in Lake Elsinore. Saving your time is a top priority for us so we make the whole process really quick. Most of the time you will get cash for cars that same day. So if you are in Lake Elsinore, this is the right place for you to sell your used cars. Now you can do away with placing adverts on blogs or newspapers and waiting for hours and days on end for a buyer to signify an interest.
SellMax is a car dealership company that specializes in the purchase of used cars no matter the condition in which they are or the extent to which they have been used to. Instead of letting your junk cars get towed to a junkyard in Lake Elsinore we will give you cash for them. Our policy saves you time searching for a buyer that will accept your car in the condition it is because we accept all the cars you have no matter the condition. Our company started operations in 1990 in the United States and we have continued to deliver non-stop service to our ever-increasing customers. We have been expanding all around the country to help reach you wherever you are in the country so we can deliver our great service to you no matter the state you are in. We give you cash for cars and we also appreciate you trading in cars no matter the condition they are in.
You and anyone you know in Lake Elsinore can sell all kinds of used cars to SellMax ranging from non-running cars to nice cars in very good condition as we accept them and you won’t have settle for a meagre amount you will most likely get when you try to sell to an individual even after a rigorous search for an interested person. The cars you have to sell to us can be:
Basically any car you are ready to sell and we will give you good cash for them and you will definitely be satisfied with our deals just as we will be happy doing business with you. You should not be bothered if your car is not in very good condition. Whether they are working or not, it does not matter to us. Foreign or domestic, we buy them. Just contact us and we will help you get your used or junk car off your hands no matter how terrible you think the condition is. We give very good deals and you will be very impressed with our company.
Our company in Lake Elsinore will help you stop your search for a suitable buyer for your used car. We make sure our dealings are as fast as possible as we have regard for our customer’s time because we know it can be better spent with family. SellMax gives your car good value for its money. We always do our best to assure the great prices and we know you will be satisfied with our services and this makes us happy because we like putting smiles on the faces of our customers.
Sean Pour has spent nearly 20 years in the cash for junk cars business. As co-founder, he’s built pricing algorithms and helped thousands of people sell junk cars in Lake Elsinore.
I'm Sean Pour, co-founder of SellMax. Based on our recent data in Lake Elsinore, CA as of October, the local car market looks steady. Offers have held firm compared with last month, supported by consistent demand for parts. We continue to see a healthy mix of vehicles, with the Ford F-150 and Ford Focus showing up frequently. That balance keeps pricing predictable and helps sellers move cars without much friction.
Citywide, the average payout comes in at $584. Compact cars usually land between $371 and $511, while trucks and SUVs tend to range from $809 to $1457. A Ford Focus often fits the compact bracket, while an F-150 regularly reaches the higher truck range. These figures reflect real transactions we have handled across the area.
Pickups happen fast. The median pickup time is 1 hours 47 minutes, and 91 percent of vehicles are picked up within 24 hours. As for why people sell, failed inspection accounts for 27 percent of cases. Transmission failure is 23 percent. Engine problems are 23 percent. Missing catalytic converter makes up 17 percent. Collision or body damage represents 10 percent. You can count on us to keep an eye on changing prices.
To sell your car, you'll want to have your government-issued ID handy. The title to your vehicle is also necessary. If the title has gone missing but your car is all paid off and was titled in California, don’t worry. We can still help you out with a little something called the reg227 form.
So, gather these documents, and you’ll be all set to chat about your car’s next adventure. It’s really that simple.
When you decide to recycle your car, it goes to a licensed buyer who knows just how to breathe new life into those old wheels. Here in Lake Elsinore, we’ve got a keen focus on parts and scrap metal, all while sticking to California's environmental standards. That means every car is treated with care. This year alone, we’ve recycled over 112 tons of metal, safely drained more than 6,808 gallons of fluids, and recovered around 3,233 usable parts. It’s all about reducing waste and giving those parts a chance to shine again.
The team made the transaction smooth and efficient. While the offer for my 2013 Chevy Impala was lower than expected due to its issues, the pickup was on time and the staff was friendly. Overall, I found the process quick and easy.
| Vehicle | ZIP CODE | OFFER DATE | OFFER PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena | 92530 | 10-19-2025 | $463 |
| 2015 Infiniti QX60 | 92531 | 10-19-2025 | $481 |
| 1985 Bmw 333 | 92530 | 10-18-2025 | $323 |
| 2014 Mazda MAZDA2 | 92531 | 10-17-2025 | $725 |
| 2019 Mercedes-benz SL-Class | 92530 | 10-17-2025 | $770 |
| 2023 Ford F-350 Super Duty | 92532 | 10-15-2025 | $356 |
| 1969 De-tomaso Mangusta | 92532 | 10-15-2025 | $543 |
| 1993 Dodge Intrepid | 92531 | 10-14-2025 | $482 |
| 1968 Mini Clubman | 92530 | 10-14-2025 | $381 |
| 2003 Mercedes-benz CLK | 92532 | 10-13-2025 | $359 |
| 2014 Jeep Wrangler | 92532 | 10-13-2025 | $499 |
| 1970 Volvo 145 | 92532 | 10-12-2025 | $977 |
| 2011 Infiniti G37 | 92531 | 10-11-2025 | $979 |
| 1988 Mitsubishi Lancer | 92530 | 10-11-2025 | $937 |
| 2007 Mini Cooper | 92531 | 10-10-2025 | $532 |