Get quotes from junk car buyers, accept the best offer, and schedule pickup. Broken-down cars sell for their parts and scrap metal value. You don’t need to repair anything. Buyers expect non-working vehicles and price them based on what they can recover, not what the car would be worth running.
Steps to sell a broken-down car:
- Locate your title (or apply for a duplicate if lost)
- Note the specific problems (engine, transmission, body damage)
- Request quotes from multiple junk car buyers
- Compare offers and check buyer reviews
- Accept an offer and confirm free towing is included
- Remove personal belongings and license plates
- Meet the tow driver, sign paperwork, and collect payment
Be honest about the car’s condition. Mention all mechanical failures, missing parts, and damage. Accurate descriptions lead to accurate quotes that won’t change at pickup. Surprises frustrate both you and the buyer.
Broken-down cars are worth more than you might expect. A non-running vehicle with a good catalytic converter, rebuildable engine, or popular body parts can bring $400 to $800 or more. Even stripped-down cars have scrap metal value.
Junk Car Medics specializes in broken-down vehicles. We buy cars with mechanical failures, collision damage, and every other problem. Get a quote online and see what your car is worth in its current condition.
For cars that are completely worthless mechanically, learn how to get rid of a car that isn’t worth anything.
