With more than $2 billion in annual auto transactions and three decades in the wholesale car business, GiveMeTheVIN (GMTV) has earned a reputation that’s trusted coast to coast. We’re a leading buyer and seller at major auto auctions nationwide, and our track record is built on consistency, transparency, and fast payment.

Our founder, John Clay Wolfe, not only built GMTV from the ground up—he also hosts the nationally syndicated John Clay Wolfe Show, airing for over a decade on iHeart Media, Cumulus, Westwood One, and other major networks. His philosophy is simple: “Fast pay equals longtime friend.” That’s why we issue checks drawn on Bank of America—available for immediate deposit—so you never have to wait.

All we ask is honesty about your vehicle’s condition. Be up front, and you’ll be paid on the spot—no runaround, no surprises. Don’t just take our word for it—check out our BBB reviews and see why so many customers trust selling their cars to GiveMeTheVIN.

YES. Our checks are cashable the same day at your nearest Bank of America.

Unlike other buyers who issue “drafts” that look like checks but can only be deposited and may take days to clear, our payment is immediate, secure, and real. When you sell to us, you walk away with money you can actually use—without the waiting, delays, or uncertainty.

Yes. Selling a special vehicle should feel just as rewarding as owning it. That’s why we handle exotics, luxury models, and rare collectibles with the care and respect they deserve. Whether it’s a Ferrari, Lamborghini, McLaren, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, or Porsche 911, our team understands the details that make your car unique—and valuable.

We also buy restomods, one-of-a-kind builds, and entire car collections—from vintage muscle reimagined with modern powertrains to multi-garage estates filled with classics and collectibles. If it rolls on tires or tracks, we’ll consider it.

Because exotic, luxury, and collectible cars require a more detailed review, we simply ask for a little extra time to deliver an accurate, competitive offer you can feel good about.

If you included the correct 17 digits VIN, multiple pictures, and a description, and do so during normal business hours, expect 15-30 minutes. We will call you to verify your information about your vehicle and ask you any additional questions we need answered to value your vehicle correctly.

It’s easier than you think. When you sell your car to us online, we don’t need to physically inspect it first—we just need clear photos and your 17-digit VIN. Those pictures let our buyers review the condition, options, and details so we can make you a fair, competitive offer.

Providing good photos helps us value your vehicle accurately and ensures you get top dollar when you sell us your car. The better the photos, the faster and stronger the offer.

Go to our homepage and enter your VIN, upload your vehicles pictures, and identify yourself a s radio caller in the comments section. Remind John what he offered you on-air, what day you called, and about what time you called. The GMTV team will put the wheels in motion to get your vehicle picked up and get you paid!

John knows cars and John knows people. If you're telling him the truth on-air about your vehicle’s condition, equipment, and mileage, then he will make an offer. For the last twenty years, he’s s been buying cars sight-unseen from dealers all over the country, based entirely on a verbal description of the vehicle.

Yes. You can still sell a salvage vehicle to GMTV. In most cases, our offer will be about 50% of the value of a clean-title car.

A salvage title indicates that the car has previously sustained damage equal to at least half of its value. That history affects resale, financing, and insurance—but it doesn’t stop you from selling us your car quickly and fairly.

Whether you call it a salvage car, rebuilt vehicle, or totaled car, we’ll review the details and make you a competitive offer so you can move on with confidence.

Yes. You can absolutely sell us your car even if it has hail damage, dents, or needs bodywork. While we typically don’t purchase “junk” vehicles worth less than $1,000, we regularly buy cars that need reconditioning.

The key is honesty. Please include photos and note the damage in your description so our buyers can accurately value your vehicle. Surprises at pickup—when an inspector or transporter finds undisclosed issues—can delay or reduce your offer.

Be upfront about the condition, and you can still sell your damaged car quickly, fairly, and with no hassle.

When you sell your car to us, there’s no need to make a special trip. Our professional transporter will inspect your vehicle at pickup, verify it matches the photos and description you provided, and then exchange the title for payment on the spot.

If you prefer, you can also bring your car to one of our drop centers for a quick inspection and immediate payment. In some areas, we even offer curbside service at your home or office—making it fast and hassle-free to sell your car on your terms.

Yes. While our buying team works hard to make the best possible offer the first time, we know every situation is unique. That’s why our offers are negotiable on a case-by-case basis.

If you feel your vehicle has special features, options, or condition factors we should reconsider, let us know—we’re open to the conversation. Our goal is to make sure you feel confident and comfortable when you sell us your car.

You’ll never see this fee if everything goes as planned. It only applies if a seller changes their mind after accepting an offer. Once you agree to sell us your car, we immediately begin arranging transport, scheduling inspections, and processing paperwork—real costs we cover to honor our side of the deal.

The $250 simply helps offset those expenses if the agreement doesn’t move forward. Think of it as a way to keep things fair on both sides: you can count on us to pay quickly, and we count on you to stand by the deal.

YES, we can do 3rd party lease buyouts as long as the bank supplies us the correct documents. Call your leaseholder (your bank, the credit union, or the car’s finance company), and get the current payoff amount to include when submitting your information to GMTV. Leasing companies sometimes have additional fees for early termination which would affect the “take-home” amount you would receive after the sale.

We call this being upside down or under water. The difference between our purchase offer and the amount owed is called negative equity. This difference will have to be paid to us at the time of possession/pickup. We will make a payoff amount to your lending institution in the amount of the purchase offer and you will provide us with the check for the difference. Put another way, we will pay the whole amount to your lender so that you are free and clear, and then you will reimburse us for whatever amount you had still owed to them.

We redistribute them to franchise/independent dealers, other markets, large dealer groups, and other countries at a small margin. GMTV founder John Clay Wolfe has been in the automotive business sector since 1991, and has worldwide contacts who wish to buy these vehicles.

We fund your payoff immediately — we want the title as badly as you want the vehicle paid off! It can take a few days for your bank to process the payoff, which is why we quote a 10-day payoff from your financial institution. We cannot sell your vehicle until we have the clear title.

YES. Just contact one of our associates to help walk you through the next steps.

YES. We will have them fill out all the paperwork before signing the check over to you.

YES. Although most companies would not be equipped with handling this kind of situation, our GMTV office is able to help you through this delicate process.

Because it is simply not safe to carry that much cash or keep it at the office. For the safety of our drivers and our office staff, we do not carry or keep cash on hand.