The time has come for you to sell your car. But where do you even begin? Do you want to deal with social media sites that can be untrustworthy? Do you want to go to the dealership, but aren’t sure if you’re going to get a fair price? Maybe you’ll just sell it yourself. But that comes with hours of research and advertising your car, not to mention preparing it for buyers to look at. And wouldn’t you rather be spending your time taking in Palisades-Kepler State Park in Cedar Rapids than trying to sell your car? Forget all of that and call SellMax in Cedar Rapids. Not only will we get you the best price possible for your car, but it will be an easy and stress-free process.
No matter what kind of car you want to sell, we will buy it from you with our easy cash for cars process. Whether it’s a nice, barely-used car; a damaged car; a car that has been through everyday use; or a car that hasn’t run in a long time, if at all, SellMax will make you an offer. It’s what we do from our team of experts in the car-buying field.
You read that right, we will buy your junk cars, damaged vehicles or cars that aren’t running. Even if your car is destined to reside in a junk yard in Cedar Rapids, you can go through the cash for cars process and we will buy it from you. Worried that it doesn’t run? No sweat. We will come to your house and tow it away for free. That’s right, free. No hidden or additional fees at SellMax. Ever.
The steps are simple to get cash for cars in Cedar Rapids. And if you want, you don’t even have to leave your house.
Are you ready to get cash for cars in Cedar Rapids? Then start the process today by filling out this questionnaire or by calling 800-225-7500.
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 Cedar Rapids.
I'm Sean Pour, co-founder of SellMax. Based on our recent data in Cedar Rapids, IA as of October, the local pricing trend is down compared with last month. Bids from dismantlers have softened and wholesale values are under pressure, so offers are coming in a bit lower. Even so, activity is steady, and we are seeing plenty of Toyota RAV4 and Honda HRV owners choosing to sell. That mix lines up with the practical tastes we see in this area.
Citywide, the average payout is $685. Compact cars usually land between $412 and $588, while trucks often exceed $1,000 with offers commonly between $800 and $1,111. Those numbers match what we are quoting on the ground and give a clear window of expectation. For crossovers like a RAV4 or HRV, typical deals tend to fall somewhere in the middle of those bands when condition is typical.
Pickups happen fast. The median pickup time is about 4 hours 30 minutes, and 92 percent of vehicles are collected within 24 hours. Reasons for selling break down to 38 percent collision or body damage, 22 percent transmission failure, 18 percent failed inspection, 15 percent missing catalytic converter, and 7 percent engine problems. You can count on us to keep an eye on changing prices.
| Vehicle | ZIP CODE | OFFER DATE | OFFER PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Bmw 1 Series | 52410 | 09-07-2025 | $811 |
| 2020 Land Rover Discovery Sport | 52401 | 09-07-2025 | $902 |
| 2003 Toyota Avalon | 52406 | 09-06-2025 | $600 |
| 2010 Bmw 120 | 52499 | 09-05-2025 | $478 |
| 1959 Ford Zephyr | 52404 | 09-05-2025 | $317 |
| 1969 Triumph 2000 | 52498 | 09-04-2025 | $878 |
| 1999 Mercury Villager | 52405 | 09-03-2025 | $524 |
| 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | 52405 | 09-02-2025 | $756 |
| 1956 Ford 12 M | 52402 | 09-02-2025 | $480 |
| 2015 Chevrolet Volt | 52403 | 09-01-2025 | $534 |
| 1985 Cadillac Brougham | 52408 | 08-31-2025 | $498 |
| 1987 Ferrari 208 | 52407 | 08-30-2025 | $839 |
| 1986 Buick Skylark | 52497 | 08-28-2025 | $692 |
| 2015 Toyota Tacoma | 52411 | 08-28-2025 | $927 |
| 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe | 52409 | 08-27-2025 | $743 |
