Cash offers at all 8 stores · OH & MI
Cash for cars near you. We buy used cars, no purchase needed.
Get my cash offer · Plate or VIN
Free, about two minutes, and good for 7 full days.
Since 1960
A Buyer You Can Actually Trust
Looking for cash for cars near you, from a buyer you can actually trust? Reineke buys used cars, trucks, SUVs and vans from drivers across Ohio and Michigan. We have done it since 1960, and today we buy around 6,500 vehicles a year at 8 local stores. You get a real cash offer from a real appraiser. It's good for 7 days, and nothing is taken off at the end.
You don't have to buy a car from us. You don't have to deal with strangers, fake checks or weeks of listings. Tell us about your car, get your offer, and get paid.
- Family owned since
- 1960
- Years trading
- 66
- Local stores
- 8
- Vehicles bought a year
- 6,500
- Fees, ever
- $0
Driveway to check
Sell your car for cash in 3 simple steps
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Tell us about your car.
Enter your plate or VIN, or the year, make and model. Add mileage and condition. It takes about two minutes.
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Get your cash offer.
A Reineke appraiser checks the car in person at any of our 8 stores, or from photos if you can't come in. You get one firm number, good for 7 days.
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Get paid.
We pay off any loan, handle the title transfer and lien release, and pay you by check. You walk out done.
Seven reasons
Why sell your car to Reineke
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Local car buyers since 1960
Three generations of the Reineke family, in the same Ohio towns.
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A real offer, not a teaser
Many online car buyers give a high estimate, then cut it at inspection. Our appraisers look first and price honestly.
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No fees, ever
No processing fee, no pickup fee, no surprise deductions at signing.
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Loan payoff included
We pay your lender directly. If your car is worth more than you owe, you get the difference.
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7 days to decide
No pressure to say yes on the spot.
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8 stores near you
Findlay, Lima, Fostoria, Tiffin and North Baltimore in Ohio, plus Southgate, Michigan.
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Every make, every model
Ford, Chevy, Toyota, Honda, Jeep, Ram, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Subaru and more.
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Get your cash offer today
One firm number from a real appraiser, good for 7 days. No fees, ever.
$0Purchase
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No purchase needed
Will a car dealership buy my car if I don't buy one from them?
Yes, at Reineke. Selling your car to a dealer without buying is a big part of what our buying desk does every day. Unlike many dealerships that only buy cars as trade-ins, we buy vehicles outright to stock our own pre-owned lots. That means:
- You can sell your car to our dealership and leave with a check.
- You can turn the same offer into a trade-in if you find something you like.
- Nobody will push you into a new car you didn't come in for.
Three ways to sell
How to sell a car the easy way: dealer vs private sale vs online buyers
There are three main ways to sell a used car. Here's how they compare:
| Sell to Reineke | Private sale | National online buyers | |
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| Time to sell | One visit | Often weeks | Several days plus pickup |
| Strangers at your home | No | Yes | Sometimes |
| Payment risk | None. Paid by an established dealer. | Fake checks and payment scams | Low |
| Loan payoff and title | We handle it | You handle it | Varies |
| Real in-person appraisal | Yes, at 8 local stores | No | Usually photos only |
| Offer changes after inspection | Rarely, because we inspect first | Buyer haggles | Common |
A private sale can sometimes get a little more money. You pay for it in time, safety risk and paperwork. When you sell your car to a dealer like Reineke, you get a fair price and a finished sale the same day.
Top dollar, honestly
Who pays the most for used cars?
Usually the buyer who wants your car for their own lot. Many cash-for-cars companies buy cars only to send them to auction, so they have to pay low to make a profit. Reineke sells the cars we buy on our own pre-owned lots across 8 stores. Because of that, we can often pay more for clean, popular vehicles than buyers who flip them at auction.
Sold on our own lot
Reineke sells the cars we buy on our own pre-owned lots across 8 stores.
Sent to auction
Many cash-for-cars companies buy cars only to send them to auction, so they have to pay low to make a profit.
No honest buyer can promise top dollar for every car. What we promise is a clear number, the reasons behind it, and no fees taken off at the end.
Your cash offer
How we decide your cash offer
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The vehicle
Year, make, model, trim and mileage
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Condition
Body, interior, tires, glass, warning lights
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History
Accident reports, title brand, number of owners, service records
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Local demand
What Ohio and Michigan buyers are shopping for right now on our lots
Want to know more first? Get a free car appraisal
If it has wheels
We buy every kind of used car
If it has wheels, we'll pay cash for it. We buy cars for cash in every category:
- 01 Cars Sedans, hatchbacks, coupes, wagons and sports cars
- 02 SUVs and crossovers Compact to three-row
- 03 Trucks Half-ton to heavy duty.
- 04 Vans Minivans, cargo and passenger vans.
- 05 RVs and campers RVs and campers.
- 06 Old and high-mileage cars Mileage changes the price, not whether we buy
- 07 Damaged or not running Cars with damage or mechanical problems.
Trucks, vans, RVs or a damaged car? See Sell My Truck, Sell My Van, Sell My RV and Sell a Damaged Car.
Get my cash offer
8 stores, 6 towns
Places that buy cars near you: 8 Reineke stores
Get cash for your car at any Reineke location:
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Fostoria, Ohio
Sell your car in FostoriaReineke Ford 1303 Perrysburg Rd, Fostoria, OH 44830 (419) 435-7741
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Findlay, Ohio
Sell your car in FindlayReineke Ford Lincoln 12000 County Road 99, Findlay, OH 45840 (419) 422-1661
Reineke Honda 1033 Bright Rd, Findlay, OH 45840 (419) 422-3511
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Tiffin, Ohio
Sell your car in TiffinTiffin Ford Lincoln 2020 W State Route 18, Tiffin, OH 44883 (419) 447-9752
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Lima, Ohio
Sell your car in LimaReineke Ford Lincoln 1360 Greely Chapel Rd, Lima, OH 45804 (419) 223-3673
Reineke Nissan 1350 N Cable Rd, Lima, OH 45804 (419) 227-7400
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North Baltimore, Ohio
Sell your car in North BaltimoreReineke Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 207 W Water St, North Baltimore, OH 45872 (567) 432-3037
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Southgate, Michigan
Sell your car in SouthgateSouthgate Honda 15100 Eureka Rd, Southgate, MI 48195 (734) 283-2600
Can't get to a store? Ask for a remote appraisal from photos on 419-435-7741.
4Things to
bring along
Paperwork
What do I need to sell my car?
Bring these to make your sale quick:
- The title, signed by every owner listed. In Ohio, the seller's signature must be notarized. Not sure where to find a notary? Call your nearest store before you visit and we'll help.
- A valid photo ID for everyone on the title
- Loan details, if the car is financed: lender name and account number
- Registration and all keys and fobs
Keep your license plates. In both Ohio and Michigan, the plates stay with you, not the car.
Can I sell my car without a title?
Often, yes. We help with this every week:
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Lender holds the title?
That's normal for a financed car. We get it from your lender when we pay off the loan.
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Lost your title?
We can walk you through getting a duplicate from the Ohio BMV title office or the Michigan Secretary of State.
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Title in someone else's name?
Such as a family member who has passed away? Call us. Each case is handled one at a time.
Good time to sell
When should you sell your car?
Signs it's a good time to sell your car for cash:
- A big repair bill is coming up
- Your mileage is about to cross 100,000
- You're paying for a car you rarely drive
- You're moving, downsizing or going down to one vehicle
- Insurance and fuel costs no longer make sense for you
Local, not national
Searching "sell car near me"? Choose a local car buyer
Real stores, not websitesWhen you search "sell car near me", "cash for cars near me" or "we buy cars for cash near me", many results are national websites with no lot anywhere near your town. Reineke is a local car buyer with 8 real stores in Ohio and Michigan. You can drive in, meet the appraiser and sell a used car near you the same day.
A 66-year track recordUnlike many used car buyers near you, we're a franchised dealer group with a 66-year track record. We're also happy to buy older vehicles. If you've been wondering who buys old cars near you, the answer is Reineke. Local car buyers who sell what they buy on their own lots can usually offer more than buyers who send cars to auction.
Cash for cars: your questions
Most sales finish in a single visit once you accept the offer. Call ahead and we'll have an appraiser ready for you.
From an established business, not a stranger. At Reineke you're paid by check from an established dealership once the paperwork is signed. There are no payment apps and no personal checks from people you don't know.
Yes. We pay your lender directly. If your car is worth more than the payoff, you get the difference.
Yes. We buy older and high-mileage cars every day.
No. No fees, ever.
You can visit any Reineke store during its opening hours. Check your nearest store's hours, or call ahead, and an appraiser will be ready when you arrive. Starting your offer online first makes the visit even faster.
Call 419-435-7741 with your VIN and mileage, and we can give you a starting number. We confirm it with a quick look at the car.
Yes. Reineke is one of the dealerships that buy vehicles outright. Sell your car to our dealership and leave with a check, no purchase needed.
Yes. Bring the title and your ID. A paid-off car is the quickest sale of all.
Yes. If you need fast cash for your car, start your offer online and bring the car in. Most sales finish in one visit.
One that buys cars outright, inspects before it quotes, charges no fees and pays off your loan for you. That's exactly how the Reineke buying desk works.
Reineke can often help when the title is with a lender or has been lost. Unlike many cash-for-cars-without-a-title buyers, we make sure the paperwork is done properly so the car legally leaves your name.
Get your cash offer today
- Family-owned since 1960
- 8 local stores
- About 6,500 vehicles bought every year
- No fees
Would rather talk? 419-435-7741