Get a repair quote first
If a shop has already quoted the repair, you know your break-even. Compare it with our offer.
Non-running cars
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Car won’t start? Sell it anyway.
Blown engine, bad transmission, electrical problems or a car that has just sat too long. We buy non-running cars as they are and tow them away for free.
- Free towing
- Buy it as it sits
- No repairs needed
- Paid at pickup
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Get your cash offer
Takes about two minutes. Costs nothing.
Your details go to Carquired only. We never sell or share them.
- LookupPlate or VINWe pull the year, make, model and trim so you skip the typing.
- OfferA number in minutesBased on live market data for your exact car and miles.
- PickupFrom your drivewayHome, work, or wherever the car is parked. No trip to a lot.
- PaymentPaid on the spotSign the title, hand over the keys, get paid. That is it.
Repair it or sell it?
When the repair costs more than the car.
A transmission replacement on a common sedan can easily run into the thousands of dollars, and an engine replacement more. When the repair estimate is close to, or above, what the car would be worth once fixed, putting more money into it rarely makes sense.
Selling a non-running car privately is hard. Buyers want to drive it first, and most will not. Dealers usually will not take it as a trade without a big deduction. That leaves scrap yards, which pay by weight. We sit in the middle: we price the car based on its make, model, condition and parts, and we handle the tow.
On the form, answer "No" to whether it runs and drives, and tell us what you know: no crank, cranks but will not start, overheats, slipping gears, or a check engine light. You do not need a diagnosis. An honest description just means the offer holds when the truck arrives.
Before you call a tow
Get the most for a car that doesn’t run.
Keep the parts on it
Pulling the battery, wheels or catalytic converter to sell separately usually lowers the offer by more than you make.
Have the title ready
The title is what makes a quick sale possible, running or not.
Clear access
Make sure a tow truck can reach the car. Tell us if it is in a garage, back yard or tight lot.
What we buy
We buy more than clean, paid-off cars.
Whatever shape your car is in, the form takes about two minutes. These pages explain how each situation works.
Questions
Good questions, straight answers.
Not seeing yours? Start the form anyway. A real person reviews every offer and will answer anything when they reach out.
Do I need to know what is wrong with it?
No. Tell us what you notice and we price it as a non-runner.
Will you tow it from a repair shop?
Yes. Many people sell after getting a big repair estimate. Let the shop know we are coming and settle any diagnostic fee you owe them.
Does a non-running car need a smog certificate to sell?
You do not need to pass smog to get an offer from us. Tell us it does not run, and we will explain anything needed for your specific car. See cars that failed smog.
Can I sell it if it is still financed?
Yes. We pay the lender directly. If the payoff is more than the offer, you cover the gap at signing.
Areas we serve
Where we buy
Free pickup across Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego and Ventura counties.
Find out what your car is worth today.
Two minutes, your plate number, and you will know. No fees, no pressure, no obligation.
Hassan IlyasOwner, Carquired