Recently I have had a few complaints on a couple of companies that operate online. I have had more then a few of my local customers. Normally we hear a few complaints about other junk car buyers, but we have heard a lot about this scam going around.

Here is whats going on a person wanting to sell their car uses a search engine to find a car buyer. They then contact one of the results in the search engine.  The company gives them an estimate  on what they are willing to pay for the vehicle. (Usually more then what any salvage company is willing to pay). If the person accepts the offer the buyer then sends you an envelope containing a few pieces of paperwork for you to sign and return. This is all fine but the problem with this is that you have to return the title to your vehicle with the paperwork. The paperwork that you signs is paperwork that you are giving up all rights to your vehicle.

The companies tell you not to worry we are sending a wrecker to pick up your vehicle. The thing is the wrecker does not have the payment for the vehicle. The company says that they are going to send you a payment for the vehicle in the mail. Well at the point of sending and signing the paperwork then returning it in the mail this whole thing becomes a civil issue not a criminal issue. The only way to get your money is to sue the company in court. Whats real odd is they will not send a wrecker until they receive your paperwork, then why can’t the wrecker at lest bring the customer a check?

I will not name any of the companies names due to legal issues. My legal team says that it is not allowed.

Keep in mind we at Houston Junkcar Buyers will pay you on the spot at the time that we pick up your vehicle. Call us at 713-592-2576 to get a free estimate or to arrange free pickup.