A-1 No Longer Accepting Checks

We avoided this trend for years, but the expense of bad checks was affecting part-pricing. Rather than punish our good customers with higher prices, we've opted to eliminate bad customers who like to pay with hot checks. We apologize for the inconvenience. Ask your sales rep, if you have questions. Thank you for shopping at A-1.

No Appointment Necessary, Towing Available

We are open 8-5, Monday through Friday (except national holidays), and we offer towing on those days. You can earn a bonus by delivering the car. If you cannot drop your vehicle off during regular hours, leave it at the gate and we'll complete the transaction when you arrive with a title. Don't worry about draining fluids, removing the battery, etc. We do not charge for storage for the first 90 days; if you need more time, please contact us. Thank you for considering A-1.

!! Paying $110.00 per Ton for Qualifying Vehicles !!

Payment is for complete, titled, late-models delivered to our 2080 Lamb Road facility. We harvest in-demand parts and return metals, plastics, and fluids to the automotive food chain on most cars 10-years-old and newer. Sell your car in May. Detroit will have those materials back in action before the same year's Sturgis Rally. Please contact us for an exact quote, especially if you are selling a newer or incomplete vehicle. Be advised, incompletes and cars 20 years old and more will be rated at $90 per ton.

What is a Salvage Title?

Salvage brand cars are registered and driven like any other car in South Dakota. "Salvage" is a vague term; the 'why' is important. A 2012 Taurus with a side hit may get a "salvage" brand while the same damage is repaired on a 2023 Taurus, leaving the title unchanged. "Salvage" from hard collisions and light hail are not the same. Once you know why, savings can lean in your favor. Most vehicles on the road today have been repaired. We drive cars, not titles; a little research can make a big difference. Get pre-repair photos where possible.

How Important is the Catalytic Converter?

For older cars, the converter doesn't play a big role in pricing; cars 20 years and younger can be $50 to $100 less without the catalytic converter. If you are having trouble finding your car’s cat, it may have been repiped or even stolen. Sometimes finding it may not be enough, if the contents have been damaged or removed. We will examine your vehicle at the time of sale and let you know if anything is amiss. (Converters on cars 20 years or older do not affect pricing.)