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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.
Cars are not cheap in Hawaii, as shipping costs from the manufacturers to the islands can increase those prices. This is why you many residents drive their cars longer than those that live in the continental United States. Eventually though, everyone is going to be looking to sell a car at some point in their lives and get cash for cars in Honolulu. With a small and isolated population your potential customers to pay you cash for cars in Honolulu is probably a little smaller than other states as well. This is where having a ready and willing buyer such as SellMax can put a few extra dollars in your pocket and reduce your work.
We eliminate many of the items individuals hate about selling a car, including:
We replace these inconvniences with our simplified process as follows:
Speaking of easy, it’s not always easy to get cash for junk cars in Honolulu. Once again, being isolated from the mainland, shipping costs to repair a junk car are higher. So, this means that not many people buy cars destined for a junk yard in Honolulu. We purchase these cars though because with having larger presence in the market, we can reach those that are purchasing used cars for the parts themselves instead of to repair. Having an established list of buyers allows us to help the sellers needing a buyer reach the ideal buyers in the market using SellMax as the middle man to make both happy.
How often are you able to sell something without putting much effort into it. The answer is that it doesn’t happen often, especially in Honolulu. The amount of time that you are putting into selling your car in Honolulu using this method is very minimal. At a minimum it includes filling out a form online, waiting for an offer to be made, and accepting the offer.
Another challenge for car owners in Honolulu is trying to sell a car when it still has a lien on it. Working with SellMax, that can be done. We will take the money from the sale and pay off the lien holder on your vehicle in Honolulu and give you the remaining cash to do with as you wish. Not only is a buyer found, but you are out from under your lien on that vehicle. By working with SellMax and not only are you no longer looking to get out from debt on your vehicle in Honolulu, but you also have some spending money to look for a newer model to cruise around Honolulu in.
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 Honolulu.
I'm Sean Pour, co-founder of SellMax. Based on our recent data in Honolulu, HI as of October, the market looks steady. Offers have held firm compared with last month because parts demand remains consistent across the island. That stability is showing up in both quotes and final payouts, so sellers are seeing reliable numbers rather than big swings.
In terms of vehicles, we continue buying a lot of Nissan Rogue and Jeep Wrangler units. Citywide the typical offer hovers near $580. Compact cars usually land between $371 and $606, while trucks and SUVs run between $800 and $1,219. Those ranges give a good read on where bids are clustering for the most common conditions we see.
When it comes to logistics, our response is rapid. Median pickup is about 4 hours 20 minutes, and 89 percent of vehicles are collected within 24 hours. As for why people are selling, 43 percent report a missing catalytic converter, 26 percent cite engine problems, 23 percent mention collision or body damage, 7 percent note a failed inspection, and 1 percent face transmission failure. You can count on us to keep an eye on changing prices.
Yes, we’ve got you covered. We serve Honolulu and nearby areas including Waikiki, Kailua, Pearl City, Aiea, Mililani, Kapolei, Haleiwa, Ewa Beach, Makakilo, Waianae, and many other nearby spots.
Recycling your car in Honolulu is like giving it a proper send-off. When you pass it on to a licensed buyer, you’re ensuring it gets a second chance. We focus on what really counts: parts and scrap metal. Here in Hawaii, we stick to environmental rules that make sure every vehicle is treated with care. This year alone, we've recycled over 573 tons of metal, safely drained more than 2,881 gallons of fluids, and recovered around 5,290 usable parts from cars in Honolulu. It’s all about reducing waste and letting those parts continue their journey.
They made selling my Toyota Matrix easy during the pandemic. The team arrived at my home promptly and handled everything, including the paperwork, in no time. Their cash offer was fair, and the entire process was smooth and stress-free.
| Vehicle | ZIP CODE | OFFER DATE | OFFER PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Acura TLX | 96827 | 11-08-2025 | $734 |
| 2001 Vector M12 | 96804 | 11-05-2025 | $573 |
| 2000 Buick Regal | 96847 | 11-05-2025 | $677 |
| 2014 Dodge Challenger | 96823 | 11-03-2025 | $720 |
| 2013 Toyota Tundra | 96840 | 11-03-2025 | $793 |
| 1998 Honda Civic | 96816 | 11-02-2025 | $825 |
| 2008 Cadillac SRX | 96830 | 11-01-2025 | $575 |
| 2009 Nissan Murano | 96822 | 10-29-2025 | $536 |
| 1964 Ford Cortina | 96815 | 10-29-2025 | $508 |
| 2004 Jeep Wrangler | 96821 | 10-28-2025 | $393 |
| 2013 Nissan Maxima | 96843 | 10-27-2025 | $730 |
| 1972 Volvo 145 | 96850 | 10-27-2025 | $631 |
| 2001 Isuzu Axiom | 96825 | 10-26-2025 | $853 |
| 2001 Acura CL | 96820 | 10-26-2025 | $626 |
| 2012 Aston-martin V8 Vantage | 96810 | 10-26-2025 | $337 |
