Absolutely. A vehicle does not need to be running for us to buy or collect it. We regularly purchase cars with blown engines, transmission failures, accident damage, electrical faults, and other major mechanical problems.
When requesting a quote, tell us if the vehicle has flat tyres, locked wheels, missing keys, or restricted access. This allows our team to bring the right recovery equipment and avoid delays on collection day.
Selling a non-running vehicle is often faster and more cost-effective than repairing it or paying for private towing.
Written by Katherine Usher
Katherine Usher brings more than 12+ years of hands-on experience in vehicle appraisal, salvage operations, and automotive recycling. As Head Vehicle Appraiser at Local Cash For Cars, she has helped assess thousands of vehicles, including accident-damaged, flood-affected, non-running, and unwanted cars across Australia.