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“I had three cars that had been sitting for years. All three didn't run and needed to be towed away. Jimmy gave me a fair offer on a package deal, hauled them all off and handled the paperwork.”
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google · 63 reviews · 40+ years experience
Sell Your Car for Cash Today — Any Condition, No Hassle
805 Cash For Cars pays top dollar for cars, trucks, SUVs and vans across Ventura & Santa Barbara Counties. Free at-home appraisal, cash on the spot, free towing, and we handle every DMV form. No smog, no title, no registration? No problem.
- Cash in hand the same day
- Free towing for non-runners
- We usually beat CarMax & dealer trade-ins
- All DMV paperwork done for you
- No smog, title or registration required
- We come to your home or office
Get your free cash offer
Takes 60 seconds. We call or text you back with a real number — no obligation.
Got it — thank you!
We'll call or text you shortly with your offer. Need it faster? Call (805) 760-2504 now.
Why sellers choose us
Selling privately is a headache. We make it one phone call.
Who wants lowball texts, no-shows, scammers, strangers at the house or counterfeit cash? Skip all of it. We're a small local dealership — quick, honest and reliable — and we usually pay more than most dealers and CarMax.
Highest price possible
Because we resell and consign through classic, luxury and new-car dealer channels, we can pay closer to true market value.
Paid on the spot
No games, no waiting, no "the check is in the mail." You get cash the moment we pick up the car.
"As-is" — no smog needed
Failed smog, check-engine light, dead battery, doesn't run — we buy it anyway and tow it free.
We do the DMV
Lost title? Expired registration? We handle every form and the release of liability so you're protected.
How it works
Three steps. Usually done the same day.
Call or send the form
Tell us the year, make, model and condition. We give you a real, customized offer within minutes — not a bait number.
We come to you
We inspect the car at your home or office, confirm the offer, and pay you cash on the spot. Can't drive it? We bring the tow truck.
We handle everything else
Towing, title transfer, release of liability, DMV forms — all done for you. You're finished the moment we drive away.
Compare your options
Private sale vs. dealer trade-in vs. 805 Cash For Cars
| Private sale | Dealer / CarMax | 805 Cash For Cars | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time to sell | Days to weeks | Hours, at their lot | Same day, at your home |
| Smog certificate | Required by seller | Usually deducted | Not needed |
| Non-running cars | Very hard to sell | Often declined | Yes, free tow |
| Lost title / expired reg | You fix it first | Sometimes | We handle it |
| Payment | Risk of fake cash / bounced checks | Check or trade credit | Cash on the spot |
| Strangers at your house | Yes | No | One local dealer |
| DMV paperwork | You | Them | Us — all of it |
Real cars, real buys
From daily drivers to barn-find classics
Most of what we buy is an everyday Toyota, Honda or Ford. But because we consign to classic and specialty dealers, we can also pay real money for the project truck that's been sitting since the '90s. If it's worth more to a specialist than to us, we'll tell you — ask Jim S. about his Jaguar.
Who we help
Whatever your situation, we've bought that car before.
Buying a new car
Sell to us first and walk into any dealership with cash — negotiate the new car's price without the trade-in smoke and mirrors.
Not driving anymore
Car sitting in the garage or driveway? Dead battery? We come out, jump it, appraise it, and pay you.
Leaving town
Graduating, moving out of state, leaving the country — we buy from students and relocating families all the time.
Elderly or disabled drivers
Giving up driving is hard. We're patient, compassionate and come to you — no trips to a lot.
Estates, trusts, probate, divorce
We work directly with attorneys and trustees for a smooth transfer, and give free fair-market appraisals.
Non-running, classic & project cars
Ran out of time, space or money? We buy project cars and newer non-runners with mechanical or smog problems.
Lease returns with equity
Low miles on your lease? You may have equity to cash out — sometimes before the lease even ends. We arrange the payoff.
Multiple cars & fleets
Two, three or ten vehicles? We make package offers and haul them all away in one visit.
Real customers
What sellers across the 805 say
★★★★★
“I was so fed up trying to sell privately. I called and was given a fair offer. They came out that night, paid me and took the car. Done.”
★★★★★
“Jimmy was honest enough to tell me my Jaguar was worth more to a classic specialist than to him — and referred me to one. I sold it for more than I expected.”
★★★★★
“I had equity in my lease and didn't know it. Jimmy arranged the residual payoff with the leasing company and I walked away with extra cash.”
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“Jimmy offered more than CarMax and paid in cash. I appreciate the quick response and how easy the whole thing was.”
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“My car had a check-engine light and I had lost the pink slip. They bought it anyway and handled all the DMV paperwork for me.”
Service areas
We come to you anywhere in the 805
Based at 3319 Telegraph Rd, Ste 205 in Ventura. Free pickup across Ventura County and the Santa Barbara coast.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How fast can you buy my car?
Usually the same day. Call or send the form, we give you a number within minutes, and if you accept we come to you — often that afternoon or evening — with cash and a tow truck if the car doesn't run.
Do I need a smog certificate to sell my car?
No. Unlike a private-party sale, we buy cars "as-is" without a smog check. Failed smog, check-engine light, expired registration — we still buy it and handle the DMV side.
What if I lost the title (pink slip)?
We can still buy the car. We handle the duplicate-title and transfer paperwork with the DMV so you don't have to make the trip.
Do you buy cars that don't run?
Yes. Dead battery, blown engine, transmission gone, accident damage, or a project that stalled — we buy non-running cars and tow them away free.
How do you pay?
Cash on the spot at the time we pick up the car. No checks that take days to clear, no "we'll mail it," no waiting.
Do you really pay more than CarMax or a dealer trade-in?
Usually, yes. We're a small dealership that resells or consigns cars — including through classic, luxury and new-car dealer channels — so we can pay closer to real market value than a trade-in desk that needs margin on both ends.
Ready to turn that car into cash?
One call. A fair, straight offer. Cash in your hand and the car gone — usually the same day.