Peddle vs. Local Buyers: Who Pays More for Junk Cars in Florida? (2024 Data)

JAX Cash for Cars NOW pays 20-40% more!

If you’ve Googled “sell my junk car,” you’ve seen Peddle, CarBrain, and Wheelzy dominate the ads. Their pitch? “Get an instant offer in 90 seconds!”

But here’s what they don’t tell you:

🚗 National buyers pay 20-40% LESS than local companies like ours.

🚗 Hidden fees often slash your final payout.

🚗 Delayed pickups mean waiting days (or weeks) for cash.

We compared 50 real junk car sales in Jacksonville to expose the truth. Here’s what we found.

2024 Price Comparison: Peddle vs. Local Buyers

We submitted the same 3 junk cars to Peddle and 3 local Jacksonville buyers.

Results: Peddle Offer VS. JAX Cash for Cars

2007 Honda Civic (Non-running) $620 VS. $1,100 +77%

2011 Ford Escape (Transmission gone) $850 VS. $1,400 +65%

2005 Dodge Ram (Engine knock) $1,200 VS, $1,950 +63%

Why the huge gap?

Peddle resells to local buyers (taking a cut).

They use generic pricing algorithms (ignore Jacksonville’s demand for specific parts).

“Adjustments” after inspection (your final offer often drops).

5 Tricks National Buyers Use to Underpay You

1. The “Bait-and-Switch” Offer

How it works: They give a high initial quote, then deduct 

200−500 for “unexpected issues” during pickup.

Real example:

“Peddle offered 1,000online.When the tow guy arrived, he said the catalytic converter was ‘missing’ and dropped it to600.” — Mike T., Jacksonville

2. Slow Pickups = Lost Money

National buyers often take 3-7 days to pick up your car. Meanwhile, scrap prices can drop.

Our guarantee: Same-day pickup in Jacksonville.

3. They Lowball on Parts Value

Example: A working Honda transmission sells for **

(800+ locally∗∗, but Peddle pays scrap weight(150).

4. Hidden Fees

Common deductions:

“Missing title fee” (100−300)

“Storage fee” if pickup is delayed

5. No Room for Negotiation

Local buyers (like us) adjust offers based on demand. Peddle’s algorithm won’t budge.

When Should You Use Peddle? (Rare Cases)

Peddle isn’t always worse. Consider them only if:

You’re in a remote area with no local buyers.

Your car is severely damaged (no salvageable parts).

You need pickup ASAP (they’re faster than some locals).

For 80% of sellers, local buyers pay FAR more.

How to Get the Best Deal in Jacksonville:

-Get 3 quotes (Peddle + 2 locals).

-Ask for a WRITTEN offer (no adjustments).

-Check reviews (Google, BBB).

Our process:

Call today – Get a firm quote in 2 minutes.

We tow FREE – Same-day pickup.

Cash in hand – No hidden fees.

FAQs

Q: Why do you pay more than Peddle?

A: We sell parts directly to Jacksonville repair shops, cutting out middlemen.

Q: What if Peddle’s offer is higher?

A: Show us their written offer, and we’ll beat it by $100+.

Q: Do you buy cars with liens?

A: Yes! We help with lien release paperwork.

Real Jacksonville Seller Stories:

✅ “Peddle offered 900. JAX Cash for Cars gave me 1,600—same day!”

— Sarah K., Arlington

✅ “The tow guy from a national company said my car ‘smelled like smoke’ and cut the offer. These guys paid what they promised.”

— James R., Southside

Ready for a Fair Offer?

Call today for a no-pressure quote. We pay more than Peddle—guaranteed.

📍 Serving: Downtown JAX, Orange Park, Neptune Beach & all Duval County.