Who Buys Used Cars Running or Not? [8 Places]

Who Buys Used Cars Running or Not?

Junk Car Buying Company	Pros	Cons
Peddle	Instant quote within a minute	Demand determines price
Wheelzy	Guaranteed cash offer in minutes	You can get a better deal if you sell it privately
CarBrain	Get rid of your junk car within 24 to 48 hours	Quotes are not guaranteed – can change during the pick-up
CarMax	Upfront payment	High processing fee of $100 – $400
Autotrader	Sell your car within a day	You need to drop off or tow your car yourself
CashForCars	Buys cars in any conditions, running or not	Doesn’t accept non-running cars that are older than 2002

Peddle

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Peddle is one of the largest car-buying companies within the United States that accepts cars in any condition – from new to dead. Whether your car is still running or not, Peddle will give you a fair offer based on the information you provide to them.

You have 7 days to either accept or decline the Peddle deal. And if you accept it, you’ll need to schedule the free towing with the Peddle representative. This usually takes place within 48 hours. 

What’s good, the payment takes place on-site, meaning the Peddle rep will hand you the cash at the time of the pick-up.

Wheelzy

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Like Peddle, Wheelzy also offers cash for junk cars and dead vehicles. All you need to do to get a cash offer from Wheelzy is to enter your VIN and a few details about your car. 

The questions you’ll need to answer to complete the Wheelzy online form might include:

• The make and model of your car
• Year of manufacturing
• Mileage 
• The current condition of your car
• Specifications 

A few minutes after you supply the vehicle details, you’ll receive a call from a Wheelzy agent to discuss the cash offer.

What makes Wheelzy unique from other car-buying platforms is that when you agree to the cash offer, you have a chance to get the same-day pick-up or towing. And both services are free.

In addition, Wheelzy will pay you immediately upon collecting your vehicle and its keys.

CarBrain

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CarBrain is another great car-buying platform to sell your car to. No matter if your car is junk, broken down, or collision damaged, CarBrain will provide you a competitive cash offer for it.

Like other platforms, you’ll need to provide the details of your car, but CarBrain also requires you to upload a few photos showcasing the vehicle’s condition.

Based on the information and images you provide to CarBrain, they’ll assess your car and contact you to discuss the deal. 

Like its competitors, CarBrain will tow your car for free within 48 hours and leave you with the check.

CarMax

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CarMax is one of the best car-buying companies that offer cash for non-running cars – no questions asked.

While CarMax provides a free appraisal for your dead car and provides a free towing service, they charge you a processing fee of $100 to $400. 

In addition, be aware that CarMax would buy cars that aren’t running or are complete junk, but they won’t accept a car with:

• Salvage history
• Frame damage
• Flood damage

Autotrader 

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Autotrader is also a car dealership to whom you can sell non running car directly.

Once you fill out an online form providing your car details, you’ll get an instant cash offer from the company. And if you accept the deal, you’ll need to tow it to one of the Autotrader locations near you to get cash for it.

What’s good, Autotrader lets you trade in your dead car and use the money they pay you to get a new car from their inventory.

Autotrader will use the Kelley Blue Book value to generate a quote.

CashForCars.com

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CashForCars.com is another great option for selling a non-running car. Regardless of the type of car you have or its condition, CashForCars will give you a fair offer.

Simply provide the details about your vehicle – its make and model, year of manufacturing, and its current condition. Once you do that, you’ll receive a quote for your non-running car. And if you accept the deal, the CashForCars representative will come your way to tow your unwanted car for free.

What’s good, the payment takes place on-site, meaning you’ll get paid at the time of the pick-up. 

Be aware that Cash For Cars buys vehicles running or not that are 2002 and newer.

Why Is My Car Not Running?

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When your car refuses to start, it can be due to a myriad of issues, often leaving many drivers perplexed.

A common culprit is the alternator, which, if failing, cannot charge the battery, leading to a lack of power for starting the engine.

Battery problems can manifest through weak starts or electrical anomalies, as it is the reservoir of power for your vehicle. The starter motor is also pivotal; if it fails, you may hear a click or nothing at all when turning the key.

Lastly, engine issues, ranging from overheated components to severe internal damage, can prevent your car from running.

Each of these issues requires a specific diagnosis and remedy to get your vehicle back on the road.

Can I Trade-in a Non-Running Car Online?

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Yes, you can trade in a non-running car online. One of the best options to consider for a trade-in is Autotrader – the company mentioned in this article. Simply get a quote for your non-running vehicle and use the price offer to cover the part of the price for the new car from the Autotrader outlet.

How to Get Cash for Non-Running Cars?

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There are a few ways you can get cash for non-running cars. These include:

• Selling a non-running car to a car-buying company (the easiest option)
• Selling a non-running car to a junkyard
• Finding an individual buying non-running cars to re-purpose them later on (the most challenging option)

What’s the Best Way to Sell a Non-Running Car?

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The best way to sell a non-running car is to deal with car-buying companies. These companies will purchase your car regardless of its condition – no questions asked. Since car-buying companies offer great deals on junk and non-running cars and also provide free towing services, it will avoid you a lot of hassle.

You can also sell your non-running car via eBay auction or sell its parts via eBay, Craigslist, or Facebook Marketplace. However, these ways will take a lot of time. You’d be wasting time taking off parts, taking photos, communicating with various buyers, and dealing with shipping. So if you need money fast, it’s better to make some extra cash by doing a side hustle.

How Much is a Non-Running Car Worth? 

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According to the Kelly Blue Book data, most non-running cars can be worth between 20% to 40% of the used vehicle’s value. You can use the KBB platform to find out how much your particular car will be worth in a non-running condition.

To understand the worth of your non-running car, it’s also a great idea to request quotes from car-buying companies like Peddle and Wheelzy. These companies usually pay a fair price for cars in any condition.