Junk Cars We Buy If It's a Vehicle, We're Interested Cars · Trucks · SUVs · Vans · Fleet — Running or Not, Every Make, Every Model
People ask us all day: "do you buy one of these?" The answer is almost always yes. R&D buys vehicles in any condition — wrecked, flooded, dead, no keys, parked for a decade. Every make, every model, foreign or domestic. Cash paid, free tow-away.
- Every Body Style — sedans, pickups, SUVs, vans, work trucks
- Every Make — Ford, Chevy, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, BMW, all of them
- Every Condition — wrecked, flooded, burned, stripped, seized
- Any Age — last year's wreck or a '90s yard ornament
- Multiple Vehicles — clearing a lot or a fleet? We'll take the batch
Got One? Ask Us.
Don't see your exact situation listed? Doesn't matter — just ask. Text the year, make, model, and condition (or a photo) and we'll tell you straight whether we want it and what it's worth.
Call R&D: (504) 338-8968 Text Us a PhotoThe Short Answer Is Usually Yes
Most people call expecting to be told no. They've got a car with no keys, or one that's been sitting so long the tires are flat and there's a wasp nest in the mirror, and they assume nobody wants it. We do. R&D buys vehicles in condition that other buyers turn down — because we're not looking for something drivable, we're looking for a vehicle.
Below is the honest breakdown of what we take: body styles, makes, conditions, and the situations people actually call us about. If your vehicle isn't on the list, that's not a no — the list isn't exhaustive. Call or text and just ask. Cash paid, free tow-away, straight answer either way.
Every Body Style on the Road
If it has wheels and a VIN, it's in scope.
Compacts, midsize, full-size, coupes, and hatchbacks — the bread and butter of what we pick up.
Half-ton to heavy-duty. Work trucks with a hard life on them are still worth money.
Every size, 2WD or 4WD, including the ones with a dead transfer case or blown head gasket.
Family minivans, cargo vans, and box vans — commercial or personal, we take them.
Retired service vehicles and small fleets. Clearing several at once? We'll quote the batch.
Imports, discontinued models, something you can't identify anymore — ask us anyway.
Domestic, Import, Doesn't Matter
We don't keep a "brands we accept" list. Here's a sample of what rolls onto our truck.
The Rougher It Is, the Less It Surprises Us
These are the conditions people apologize for on the phone. None of them are a problem.
Blown engine, seized motor, dead electrical, bad transmission. It never has to crank for us.
Front-end, rear-end, rollover, frame damage. Insurance called it a loss — we still call it a vehicle.
Water damage and storm-totaled cars. Around here it's routine, and we buy them regularly.
Lost, stolen, or long gone. The winch does the work, so the ignition doesn't matter.
No wheels, no doors, no interior, engine already pulled — partial vehicles still have value.
Flat tires, sunk in the grass, weather-beaten. Long-parked is our specialty, not our exception.
300k on the clock, twenty-plus years old, not worth the next repair bill. Still worth cash.
Engine fires and burned-out shells. Call us before you assume it's worthless.
"Very reliable and arrived on time. Very affordable for the distance needed. Fast, easy, and they handled everything — couldn't have been simpler."
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions we get most. If yours isn't here, just call and ask — the answer is usually yes.
Yes — non-running vehicles are most of what we buy. Blown engine, bad transmission, won't crank, hasn't moved in years: none of it stops us. We bring a truck with a winch and load it however it's sitting. Call or text (504) 338-8968 with the year, make, model, and condition.
Yes. Flood and water-damaged vehicles are common in South Louisiana and we buy them regularly, including storm-totaled cars and trucks. Cash offer, free tow-away, and you don't need to clean it out beyond removing your belongings.
Yes — collision damage, frame damage, and insurance write-offs are all vehicles we buy. It doesn't need to be drivable, roll straight, or have all its panels. We buy it as-is and haul it off free.
Yes. No keys is a condition issue, not a dealbreaker — our truck has a winch, so the vehicle never needs to start or steer. Just tell us it has no keys when you call so the driver comes prepared.
All of them. Ford, Chevy, GMC, Dodge, Ram, Jeep, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru, Mazda, VW, BMW, Mercedes, Lexus, and everything else — domestic or import, common or obscure. Cars, trucks, SUVs, minivans, and work vans all qualify.
Yes. If you're clearing a property, a shop, or a small fleet, we'll quote the whole batch and schedule the pickups together. Call or text (504) 338-8968 with what you've got and we'll work out the details.