Trucks and SUVs return more cash than passenger cars because they carry more scrap metal weight and more high-demand salvageable parts — differentials, transfer cases, diesel drivetrains, tow components. We price heavy vehicles correctly, not at sedan-level rates. Free towing, cash paid on pickup.
Why Trucks Pay More in the Scrap Market
A full-size pickup truck weighs 2,000–2,500 kg. A compact sedan weighs 1,200–1,500 kg. Scrap pricing is partly weight-based, so that mass difference translates directly to more cash. Beyond raw weight, truck components carry higher salvage value — differentials, transfer cases, leaf springs, tow hitches, and heavy-duty suspension parts are in consistent used-parts demand. Diesel drivetrain components (injectors, turbos, high-pressure fuel pumps) are especially sought after. For every category of vehicle we purchase, full-size trucks and heavy-duty work vehicles deliver the highest per-vehicle return.
What We Pay for Specific Truck Types
Half-ton pickups (F-150, Silverado 1500, Ram 1500) in any condition typically return $600–$1,500 depending on year, completeness, and whether the catalytic converter is intact. Three-quarter and one-ton trucks (F-250, F-350, Silverado 2500/3500, Ram 2500/3500) pay more due to heavier build and higher drivetrain demand. Diesel trucks add an additional $150–$400 premium over equivalent gas models. Full-size SUVs (Tahoe, Expedition, Suburban, Navigator) fall in the same range as half-ton trucks. These are representative ranges — call with your specific model for an accurate quote.
