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Sell Your Non-Runner — Even If It Won’t Start

Engine, gearbox or electrical failure? Your car still has value.

No spam. No obligation. Takes under 2 minutes.

A car that will not start or drive is not worthless. Its parts, its repair potential and its metal all have value to the right buyer. Non-runners are passed to specialists who can arrange to buy and move the vehicle.

Common non-runners we see include snapped timing belts, head gasket failure, seized engines, failed clutches and gearboxes, dead batteries on long-parked cars, and electrical faults.

No repairs needed

Sell the car exactly as it is today.

Collection arranged

Non-runners can be collected — you do not need to get it anywhere.

SORN is fine

Cars declared off-road can be sold with the V5C.

Honest pricing

Tell us what is wrong and the offer reflects it — no surprises on the day.

How It Works

Three simple steps to sell your vehicle. No dealerships. No hassle.

1

Enter your registration

Takes 10 seconds. Just your plate number and current mileage.

2

Tell us about your vehicle

Condition, service history, finance status. All quick and simple.

3

Get your offer

Instant estimate or personal review — we respond fast, always.

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Got questions?

Sell Your Non-Runner — Even If It Won’t Start: your questions answered

Can I sell a car that does not start?

Yes. Describe the fault as best you can. Buyers price non-runners on repair cost and parts value, and collection can be arranged.

My car is SORN — can I still sell it?

Yes. A SORN vehicle can be sold. Hand the new keeper the V5C/2 slip and tell the DVLA you have sold it.

Is it better to scrap or sell a non-runner?

If the car is repairable or has valuable parts, selling to a specialist almost always beats scrap value. For true end-of-life vehicles, the vehicle must go to an authorised treatment facility, which issues a Certificate of Destruction.

Helpful guides

How to Sell a Car With Outstanding Finance (PCP & HP)

Can you sell a car on finance? Yes — here is exactly how to do it with PCP or HP, how settlement figures work, and what to do about negative equity.

What Documents Do I Need to Sell My Car in the UK?

A simple checklist of the documents you need to sell a car in the UK: V5C logbook, service history, MOT, keys, ID and finance settlement.

How to Tell the DVLA You’ve Sold Your Car

How to tell the DVLA you have sold your car online, what happens to your car tax, and why you must do it straight away.

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