The bottom line: Whether Peddle or Wheelzy offers more depends on your car, and neither came out ahead on every car we quoted.
Both buy cars in any condition, running or not. Wheelzy needs the engine and transmission still in the car, while Peddle makes an offer on a car with no transmission.
Peddle quoted instantly every car Wheelzy’s site would only price by phone in our 145-car test, including every one with a bad transmission or flood or fire damage. Without a title, Peddle still makes an offer, while Wheelzy buys one only in some areas.
Both can lower the offer at pickup if the driver finds problems you didn’t mention, so describe the car exactly. At Peddle, also charge the battery first, since a dead battery that keeps the mileage from showing can lower the offer too. Get a quote from each and take the higher one.
Which would pay more for your car, Peddle or Wheelzy?Fill in one form and see Peddle’s and Wheelzy’s offers side by side.
Key Takeaways
- What they have in common: Both tow your car away for free and pay you at pickup, by cash or check.
- Under 10 years, with problems: In same-day quotes through our comparison form, Peddle offered more on 81% of cars under 10 years old that were damaged, had a mechanical problem or didn’t run, typically $1,053 more.
- Ages 10 to 19: Peddle offered more on 73% of these cars, damaged or not, but by less as the car ages: typically $305 more at 10 to 14 years and $125 more at 15 to 19.
- Ages 20 and older, with problems: The two came close, with Peddle ahead on 60% of these cars but typically only $87 apart, so get both.
- By brand: Peddle offered more on 83% of Toyota, Honda, Lexus, Subaru and Mercedes cars, against 58% of Nissan, Chrysler and Volkswagen cars.
- By region: Peddle’s lead on 10- to 19-year-old cars was smaller in the Northeast and Midwest, typically $107 more, than in the South and West, at $297 more.
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Where to Sell Your Car?
Better option for- Bad transmissionWheelzy asked for a phone call on all 5 transmission cars we tested. Peddle quoted every one.
- Flood or fire damageWheelzy asked for a phone call on all 10 flood and fire cars. Peddle quoted all 10 instantly.
- Over 200,000 miles or built before 1981Wheelzy gave an online price on 16 of the 48 cars over 200,000 miles we tested, and doesn’t buy cars older than 1981
- Missing transmissionMakes an offer on a car with no transmission; Wheelzy needs the engine and transmission in the car
Better option for- A higher quote from another buyerWheelzy matched a higher quote when we showed it one in our test; Peddle doesn’t negotiate its offer
- Cash at pickupWheelzy pays by check or cash, cash in some areas; Peddle’s standard is a company check
Either, for a car that doesn’t run. Of the non-running cars quoted through our form, Peddle priced 92% and Wheelzy 92%.
Either, for a salvage title. Both buy cars with salvage titles.
Neither, for a newer car in good condition. Try other online buyers first.
Peddle buys junk, salvage, and non-running cars
- Free towing
- Fast payment
- Buys non running cars
- Pays by check at pickup
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Offer amount 30% 5/5
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Quote speed 20% 5/5
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Pickup speed 20% 4/5
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Vehicle acceptance 15% 5/5
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Process ease 15% 5/5
Wheelzy buys cars in any condition, running or not
- Buys cars without keys
- Buys cars missing parts, engine and transmission in
- Pays cash or check at pickup
- Quote often needs a phone call
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Offer amount 30% 5/5
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Quote speed 20% 5/5
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Pickup speed 20% 5/5
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Vehicle acceptance 15% 4/5
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Process ease 15% 4/5
Automated assistant: general info, not legal advice
Answers come from our state paperwork data and published guides. Confirm anything binding with your state DMV.
Peddle vs. Wheelzy: Detailed Comparison
Peddle vs. Wheelzy Offers
For this guide, we quoted six cars on both companies’ own websites: Wheelzy’s offer was higher on four, Peddle’s on one, and one tied. All six were older cars offered under $400, where the two come closest.
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2003 Honda Accord with 200k miles and salvage title Peddle +$34
$385$351See both offer screenshots
2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer with 260k miles, non-running with exterior damage Wheelzy +$7
$355$362See both offer screenshots
2008 Subaru Outback with 168k miles and rear damage Tie
$385$385See both offer screenshots
1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 180k miles and clean title Wheelzy +$49
$340$389See both offer screenshots
2008 Dodge Avenger with 310k miles and salvage title Wheelzy +$26
$325$351See both offer screenshots
2004 Buick LeSabre with 214k miles and clean title Wheelzy +$26
$325$351See both offer screenshots
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Offer amount 30% 4.5/5
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Quote speed 20% 5/5
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Pickup speed 20% 4/5
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Vehicle acceptance 15% 4/5
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Process ease 15% 2/5
- Owned by Copart, the salvage auction company
- Buys almost any vehicle with a motor, running or not
- Free towing, and it handles the title transfer
- Hands you a check at pickup, or mails it
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Offer amount 30% 3/5
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Quote speed 20% 4/5
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Pickup speed 20% 4/5
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Vehicle acceptance 15% 3/5
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Process ease 15% 5/5
- Buys wrecked, totaled and non-running cars
- A quote online in under 90 seconds
- Free towing, usually 24 to 48 hours after you accept
- Pays by check before your car is towed
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Offer amount 35% 5/5
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Process ease 20% 5/5
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Offer validity 15% 4/5
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Pickup / drop-off 15% 4/5
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Payment speed 15% 4/5
- Get a real offer online in 2 minutes
- Suits a car under 10 years old in good condition
- No haggling: its best offer comes upfront
- Pays off your loan when it buys the car
To see what different buyers offer for your car, get quotes from several at once:
Compare instant offers before you accept one
Compare instant offers before you accept one
Frequently Asked Questions
Which pays more, Peddle or Wheelzy?
It depends on the car and on where you get the quote. Through our comparison form, Peddle’s lead grew the newer the car and closed on old cars with problems; on Wheelzy’s own website, its instant number beat Peddle’s on nearly every car it priced in our test. Get both quotes before you accept one.
How long do quotes last at Peddle vs Wheelzy?
Peddle gives you up to seven days to accept its offer. Count Wheelzy’s online number only once a person confirms it in writing: sellers report it changing within a day or two.
Which company has better reviews?
Peddle’s BBB grade is higher, A+ against Wheelzy’s A-. On Trustpilot, Peddle has 4.7/5 and Wheelzy 4.7/5.
Some Wheelzy customers mention check payment issues or last-minute changes.
Can both Peddle and Wheelzy pick up my car?
Yes. Both tow your car away for free anywhere in the US, using a local tow company.
Do Peddle and Wheelzy change their offers at pickup?
Yes, if the car doesn’t match what you told them. Wheelzy can lower the offer if the catalytic converter is missing or aftermarket, so say so up front, and you can turn the new offer down.
Why does Wheelzy ask for a phone call instead of an instant quote?
Wheelzy’s online form gives an instant number on some cars and asks for a call on others. In our test of 145 junk and damaged cars on each company’s website, it asked for a call on every bad transmission car and every flood or fire damaged car. The full test, with CashForCars, is in Peddle vs Wheelzy vs CashForCars.
Get Peddle’s instant quote first so you have a number to compare when Wheelzy calls back.
Which is faster, Peddle or Wheelzy?
Neither is reliably faster. Peddle picks up 24 to 48 hours after you schedule, and Wheelzy arranges a time with you. Both offer same-day pickup, and neither guarantees it.
How do Peddle and Wheelzy pay?
Peddle’s tow company decides whether it’s cash or check, and Wheelzy pays by check or cash depending on the area. Ask for cash when you schedule the pickup: the payment problems sellers report at both companies are with checks.
Article Update History
Key takeaways now show which company offered more for cars like yours, by age, condition, brand and region, from Sell Car Advisor's quote-form data.
New quotes from both, ratings from Google, Trustpilot and the BBB, and a table comparing this year's results with last year's.
Originally posted and shared with our readers.
Sources
Junk Car Value Statistics, Sell Car Advisor
"On this page: 13 figures from same-day quotes by several buyers" Accessed Oct. 19, 2026
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