Who Buys Cars That Don’t Run Near Me?

We hear this question a lot. Whether repairs cost more than the vehicle is worth, or you just can’t afford the repairs, many people wind up with vehicles they don’t need that also don’t work.

Cash for Cars buys vehicles that don’t run from more than 250 locations in North America spread across 49 states. That means there’s probably a location near you that can pick up your nonworking vehicle and deliver your payment promptly. 

How Do You Value a Car That Doesn’t Run?

Cash for Cars belongs to the Copart family of companies. As a global leader in all online auto auctions, Copart serves buyers in 170+ countries that regularly purchase vehicles that don’t run or have physical damage in daily online auctions. 

From this huge volume of auction sales, Cash for Cars can quickly determine the global value of a specific vehicle in a particular damaged condition and offer the best price to owners like you.

You can do your own research through sites like Kelly Blue Book, Edmunds and NADA to get a general idea of what your vehicle is worth. However, these guides base the price on general condition rather than specific damage. They simply don’t have enough data to create precise estimates based on the unique condition of a specific vehicle.

How Can I get the Most Money for a Car That Doesn’t Run? 

To get the most money for your vehicle that doesn’t run or isn’t running well, you’ll need to find someone who values other benefits the vehicle can provide other than transportation.

Some buyers look for vehicles they can economically fix and resell. Others want parts to keep similar vehicles running. And some bidders want the raw materials that vehicles are built from, like steel, aluminum and plastic, for recycling and reuse.

Who Pays the Highest for Junk Cars?

Cash for Cars acquires vehicles in all conditions to be sold on Copart, which offers daily auctions for hundreds of thousands of buyers around the world. This brings all the different kinds of buyers together to compete against each other for your vehicle, which often drive up the price.

Since Cash for Cars serves this global market, they can often offer the best price than those available locally.

How Do You Sell a Car That is Not Running well?

Selling a car that doesn’t run is very similar to selling any other vehicle. The main difference is that you’ll have a more limited pool of interested potential buyers. Here are the steps we advise:

Clean Up and Clean Out the Vehicle

No matter a vehicle’s condition, it’s a good idea to give the best visual presentation possible. Wash and detail the car as best as you can. Vacuum out the interior, and Armor All the tires and dashboards.

Be sure to clean out any personal items in the vehicle. If the car has an infotainment system, be sure to delete connections to all your devices and all personal information, like your home address in the GPS system. 

Gather Your Paperwork

Track down the title of your vehicle so you can transfer it when the car sells. If you don’t have one, contact your state motor vehicle authority about acquiring a new one.

Other important documents can include warrantees, maintenance logs, vehicle history reports and repair records. Having this paperwork can often increase the value of a vehicle to a potential buyer. If your state requires a form to be submitted to transfer ownership, it’s a good idea to have a copy handy, too.

Get Paid & Transfer the Title

Once you find a buyer, be sure you get paid before signing over the title. Most states let you sign the title on the back to transfer it. 

Avoid exotic payment methods, and only accept checks when you’re sure it’s drawn on a legitimate account with sufficient funds to cover the sales amount.

The Bottom Line on Selling Broken Cars

Cash for Cars is one of your best options for selling your nonworking vehicle fast, quick and easy. Our 250 locations mean we’re near almost everywhere, including you. And our global marketplace lets us give you the best offer for your damaged vehicles and broken cars.

Just call or fill out the online form to get your free offer, accept it, then schedule an appointment to have your vehicle hauled away and your payment delivered.