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Tell us about your car. The year, make, model, and what kind of shape it’s in.
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.
When people think of selling a car, one of the first things that comes to mind is a drawn out process of negotiations and meeting with many potential buyers. It doesn’t have to be that way though. When you are looking for Cash for Cars in Athens, working with a company such as SellMax that has been in business for over 20 years enables you to take advantage of our years of experience. We have helped many sellers before you get cash for cars in Athens. Following the steps that we lay out for you, the time to get cash for cars in Athens in quick and easy. We can also recycle your junk cars for you, if need be.
One of the first things you are going to need to do is the same as if you were selling your car in Athens to a dealer or private buyer. You will need to get the paperwork that shows you own the car and any maintenance records that may have an influence on the sales price of the vehicle. Even if there is a lien on the car, you can still sell it to us and we will touch on that later. Once you have located your paperwork, visit our office, call us or visit our website to review some details about your car.
The next step involved a little waiting on your part, while we inspect your vehicle. Even if your car is inoperable due to an accident or mechanical issue we will make you an offer to help avoid dropping it off in one of the junk yards in Athens. We buy junk cars in Athens for a variety of different reasons, which works in your favor in Athens.
We will contact you, quite often that same day you first contact us in Athens. At that time we will make you offer. The cash that we offer our clients is typically entirely theirs in Athens. In some cases the owner has a loan outstanding on the vehicle. We will aid you in locating and paying the company that is owed and give you the remainder of the balance. In some cases, the seller chooses that he would prefer to reject our offer in Athens and use other methods. We are always there for future vehicles as an option in that case.
A car is not sold in Athens until it is delivered to the buyer. As the buyer here at SellMax, we help you deliver the car by meeting you wherever you choose to pick up your car. We will also arrange for a tow truck if the car is not in running condition at the time.
The process we are using at SellMax has been used since before the turn on the century. If you sell a car in Athens for cash to us once, and are pleased, we hope to see you return as a repeat customer. If you are not satisfied with us please contact one of the individuals you worked with at SellMax and we will hope to get you satisfied so you return to us the next time you need cash for cars.
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 Athens.
I'm Sean Pour, co-founder of SellMax. Based on our recent data in Athens, GA as of October, the market is trending down. Offers are coming in lower than last month because dismantlers are bidding more cautiously and wholesale values are applying pressure. It is a softer environment, but cars are still moving and buyers remain active when the numbers make sense.
We are seeing a steady mix of Honda Civic and Ford Escape sellers. Citywide, typical payouts are averaging about $682. Compact cars usually land between $420 and $549, while trucks and SUVs often range from $800 up to $1,909 when condition and demand line up. That spread reflects how buyers are valuing parts and resale right now. If a Civic is clean enough to resell, it can push toward the top of the compact range, while a solid Escape or similar SUV often clears the lower end of the truck and SUV band.
Why people sell is clear in the data. Engine problems account for 56 percent of vehicles we buy. Missing catalytic converter shows up in 17 percent. Transmission failure is 16 percent. Collision or body damage is 7 percent, and failed inspection makes up 4 percent. Pickup remains quick, with a median of 2 hours 19 minutes and 93 percent wrapped up within 24 hours. You can count on us to keep an eye on changing prices.
Absolutely, we do. We serve Athens and nearby areas including Atlanta, Gainesville, Lawrenceville, Conyers, Jefferson, Winder, Cumming, Duluth, Snellville, Tucker, and many more.
Ready to part ways with your car in Athens? You will need a few important things: a valid title, a government ID, your car registration, and all its keys. If you have misplaced the title, do not worry. Just submit Form MV-1 to the Georgia Department of Driver Services for a replacement, and it should arrive in about 7-10 business days.
If there is a lien on your vehicle, you will want to include Form T-4 from the lienholder too. It is all part of the process, but we are here to help make it smooth and straightforward.
In Athens, recycling your junk car is like passing the baton to someone who truly appreciates it. A licensed buyer steps in to ensure those old wheels don’t just fade away. We zero in on what’s essential: parts and scrap metal. By sticking to Georgia’s environmental guidelines, we make sure every car is treated with care. This year alone, we’ve recycled over 848 tons of metal, safely drained more than 3,364 gallons of fluids, and retrieved around 4,349 usable parts from vehicles in Athens. It’s all about cutting down on waste and giving those parts a new purpose.
I had a car with a blown head gasket that needed to go. After calling on a Sunday afternoon, they picked it up within a couple of hours and I received my check right away. The team was professional and friendly, making the process quick and easy.
| Vehicle | ZIP CODE | OFFER DATE | OFFER PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 Mercury Monterey | 30612 | 10-09-2025 | $563 |
| 2005 Mitsubishi Endeavor | 30602 | 10-08-2025 | $642 |
| 2022 Honda Odyssey | 30607 | 10-08-2025 | $968 |
| 1973 Bmw 525 | 30604 | 10-06-2025 | $802 |
| 2023 Porsche Cayenne | 30606 | 10-06-2025 | $903 |
| 1996 Ferrari Maranello | 30601 | 10-05-2025 | $361 |
| 2018 Toyota Venza | 30609 | 10-04-2025 | $763 |
| 2018 Kia Cadenza | 30602 | 10-03-2025 | $890 |
| 2002 Infiniti I | 30601 | 10-03-2025 | $885 |
| 2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara | 30608 | 10-02-2025 | $461 |
| 1970 Volvo 164 | 30603 | 09-30-2025 | $396 |
| 2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty | 30603 | 09-28-2025 | $707 |
| 2005 Jeep Wrangler | 30608 | 09-27-2025 | $764 |
| 2018 Bmw Z4 | 30612 | 09-26-2025 | $572 |
| 1955 Rolls-royce Silver Wraith | 30605 | 09-25-2025 | $574 |
