Non-Running Cars

Sell a Non-Running Car for Cash

We buy cars and trucks that won't start, won't drive, or have been sitting for years. Free flatbed pickup, real cash offer over the phone, paid the moment the car loads.

No tow fee. Cash or check at pickup.
Won't startWon't driveSat for yearsFree winch & flatbed

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Yes, We Buy Cars That Don't Run

Most non-running-car pages bury this. We won't: yes, we buy cars and trucks that won't start, won't drive, won't shift, won't move, and won't show any sign of life beyond a faint click when you turn the key. We buy them as-is, we bring our own truck, and we hand you cash when we load it.

You don't need to start it. You don't need to charge the battery. You don't need to put air in the tires. We handle that.

What Counts as Non-Running

The Common Patterns

Won't StartCranks but won't fire, won't crank, or starts and immediately dies.
Blown EngineHead gasket, knocking, threw a rod, smoking, lost compression.
Bad TransmissionWon't shift out of park, slipping, won't engage, stuck in one gear.
Electrical MysteryWon't shift, parasitic drain, no-start nobody can solve.
Sat for YearsFlat tires, dead battery, fluids stale, brakes seized.
Mechanic Quote Too HighRepair quote came back bigger than the car is worth.
Wheels Off, Tires RottedBrakes seized, tires rotted to the rim, suspension broken.
No KeysWe have ways to load it.
Free Towing

We Bring the Truck

FlatbedLoads cars on flat or inclined driveways. No driving required.
WinchWhen the wheels don't turn, we winch the car onto the bed. Brakes seized, wheels chocked into the dirt, tires flat — none of it disqualifies the car.
Tell us about your non-running car. Real cash offer in about 90 seconds.
Pickup Logistics

Where We Pull From

DrivewayMost common. Flatbed pulls in, winch hooks the car, loads, leaves.
Side YardBehind the house. Needs flatbed access; we confirm on the call.
Storage LotFine — we just need lot manager / gate access.
Apartment ComplexWe coordinate with the building manager for entry, parking, and entry rules.
Repair ShopWe coordinate the release with the shop. Unpaid bill situations are case-by-case.
55+ / Mobile-Home Park / HOAWe work with park managers and HOAs every week.

What If I Don't Have the Title?

Title issues are case-by-case. The straightforward fix is a duplicate from FLHSMV — that takes a few days and we can wait. Title in a deceased relative's name runs through Florida probate. Title with a lien can sometimes be resolved with a payoff at pickup.

Don't assume we can or can't help. Call (239) 321-6781 with the VIN.

What Determines Value

The Pricing Logic

Year, Make, ModelDetermines parts demand and resale market.
CompletenessEngine present, transmission present, catalytic converter present, wheels & tires on it?
Why It Doesn't RunWon't-start-but-drivetrain-good is different from blown-engine-and-trans-pulled.
Title StatusClean is easier; salvage and lien situations affect the math.
LocationWe absorb tow cost in the offer.
Scrap WeightFor end-of-life vehicles, the steel weight matters.
FAQ

Non-Running Car Questions

Straight answers. See the full FAQ →

Yes. Won't start, won't crank, won't move under its own power — all routine. We bring the flatbed and a winch.
Winch. Cable attaches to the front, pulls the car onto the bed. Wheels don't have to turn; brakes can be seized; tires can be flat.
Yes. Long-sit cars are common. Battery dead, fluids stale, fine.
Still buyable. The offer reflects what's there versus a complete car, but it's not zero.
Clean title in your name is the easy path. Title issues are case-by-case; call (239) 321-6781 with the VIN.
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