Maywood sits in western Cook County along First Avenue, bordered by Bellwood to the west, Broadview to the south and Oak Park a short drive east. It is an older, densely built village where most homes date from well before two-car households were assumed, and where the garage opens onto the alley rather than the street. If you have a junk car in the 60153 zip code, Cash For Junk Cars LLC buys it for cash with free towing.
The Alley Garage Problem
Maywood is built on alleys. It is convenient right up until the car stops starting — then that garage becomes expensive storage for a vehicle going nowhere, and getting it out takes a truck that can work a narrow alley.
That is routine for us. Our drivers pull non-running cars out of Maywood alley garages regularly, and they come prepared for flat tyres, seized brakes and locked steering.
What we need from you is the heads-up. “It is in the garage and it will not start” changes which truck we send. Told in advance, it is a fifteen-minute job. Discovered on arrival, it is a wasted trip for both of us.
Junk Car Prices in Maywood
| Vehicle type | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Compact sedan, 2000–2010 | $500 – $900 |
| Midsize sedan, 2005–2015 | $600 – $1,400 |
| SUV or crossover | $700 – $2,200 |
| Full-size pickup | $900 – $3,500 |
| Late-model, rebuildable damage | $2,500 – $15,000 |
The catalytic converter carries the most weight. If it was stolen — common on the blocks near First Avenue — expect $150 to $500 less, and tell us on the call so the number does not move later.
No Title? Usually Not a Problem
Vehicle 10 or more model years old: no title needed. Photo ID and a signed statement of ownership, which our driver brings. Newer than that requires the title or an Illinois Secretary of State duplicate.
Being a licensed recycler — ILICC #224719 — is what makes that legal, and it leaves a documented record that the car left your ownership on a specific date. That record is what protects you if the vehicle later turns up somewhere it should not.
Three Steps
- Call (773) 939-3333 with the year, make, model and where the car sits.
- We schedule the tow, usually same day for calls before about 3 PM.
- Cash in your hand before the car is loaded.
Near Maywood
We also serve Bellwood, Broadview, Oak Park and Hillside. See the full service area list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I get for my junk car in Maywood, IL?
Most complete sedans bring $500 to $1,400 with the catalytic converter attached. Trucks and SUVs reach $900 to $3,500, and a late-model vehicle with rebuildable damage can reach $15,000.
Do I need a title to sell in Maywood?
Not if the vehicle is 10 or more model years old. Illinois permits a licensed recycler to buy it with your photo ID and a signed statement of ownership. We are licensed under ILICC #224719.
The car is in an alley garage and will not start. Can you get it out?
Yes. Alley garages are the norm across Maywood's older blocks and our drivers pull dead cars out of them every week. Tell us when you book that it is in a garage and will not start, so the truck arrives with the right equipment.
Can you pick up from a street with permit parking?
Yes. Tell us the block and whether there is a permit restriction, and we will schedule a window that avoids a ticket. A dead car on a permit block accrues citations quickly, which is usually why people call us.
Is towing free in Maywood?
Yes, and the quoted figure is the cash you receive. No tow fee, no paperwork fee, no deductions at the kerb.