SELL YOUR NON-RUNNING CAR

Your Non-Running Car Is Worth More Than You Think.

Don't let the dealership lowball you or the junkyard nickel-and-dime you. Get an auction-backed offer in 60 seconds and see the power of the express lane.

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How It Works

Sell your non-running car in three simple steps. Start to finish in under 48 hours.

Get Your Instant Offer

1. Get Your Instant Offer

Enter your VIN. Our tech analyzes real-time auction data to give you our best price instantly. No guessing, just market-leading math.

We Come to You

2. We Come to You

Forget the dealership lobby. We'll meet you at your home or office. Our team handles the title transfer and paperwork so you don't have to.

Paid On The Spot

3. Paid On The Spot

We don't load the car until you're paid. Whether it's a cash or a certified check, you get your money first. Only then do we hook up the tow truck.

What Makes Sell My Car Online Different

We're not a lead site that shops your info around. We're a high-volume auction buyer — which is how we can pay you more, lock in the price, and handle the logistics ourselves.

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The Volume Advantage

Most buyers need a huge profit on one car to stay in business. We buy in massive volume for national auctions, which means we can afford to pay you more for your non-running vehicle.

02

Real Market Value

We don't guess. We use real-time auction data to ensure your offer is the highest possible for your car's condition — running or not.

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Locked-In Pricing

The price we say is the check we pay. No driveway haggling or "towing fees" deducted at the last minute.

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Free Extraction, No Matter What

Even if it's buried in the garage or has four flat tires, we handle the extraction. You don't lift a finger — towing is always included in your offer.

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Paid Before The Tow Truck Leaves

We don't load the car until you're paid. Whether it's a bank transfer or a certified check, you get your money first. Only then do we hook up the tow truck.

06

Title Trouble? Handled.

Lost your title? Don't stress. Our paperwork experts can usually help you navigate the duplicate process so you can still get paid.

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Real sellers. Real payouts.

Thousands of people have sold their non-running cars to us. Here's what a few of them had to say.

MARCUS

RECOMMENDED
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“F-150 threw a rod last winter. Mechanic quoted me $4,800 to fix it, the truck wasn't even worth that running. Scrap yards were at $300-400. SMCO offered $2,850 and had a driver at my house two days later. Cash in hand before they even hooked up the winch.”

JENNIFER

RECOMMENDED
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“My dad's Camry sat in the driveway for six years after he passed. Dead battery, flat tires, the whole deal. I'd been dreading dealing with it forever. Filled out their form late at night, had the offer by morning. Paid me $1,125 by Zelle right before they loaded it.”

BRIAN

RECOMMENDED
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“Old civic that hadn't started in maybe 3 years, just sitting in my backyard behind the shed. Flat tires, tree branches on it, the works. Two junkyards offered $200. SMCO came in at $975 and sent a flatbed. Guy had it winched out in like 20 minutes.”

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about selling your non-running car to us.

About Your Car

Do you buy cars that won't start?

Yes — that's exactly what we specialize in. Whether your car won't start due to a dead battery, blown engine, transmission failure, or it's just been sitting for years, we buy it as-is. No jump-starts, no mechanic visits, no getting it running before pickup.

What if the car doesn't roll or is buried in the garage?

Even if it's buried in the garage or has four flat tires, we handle the extraction. You don't lift a finger. We regularly pull cars out of driveways, backyards, and garages where they've been sitting for 5, 10, even 20+ years — flat tires, dead batteries, stuck brakes, rodent damage, none of it disqualifies you from getting paid.

Do you buy cars with flood, fire, or collision damage?

Yes. Flood-damaged, fire-damaged, wrecked, rolled, or totaled — we'll make you an offer. Just be honest about the condition when you fill out the form and the offer you get will be the offer we honor at pickup.

What makes and models do you buy?

Pretty much any make and model — domestic, import, luxury, economy, trucks, SUVs, vans. If it has a VIN and is located in the continental U.S., we can almost certainly make you an offer.

Pricing & Paperwork

How is my offer calculated?

We don't guess. We use real-time auction data for your specific year, make, model, trim, and condition — adjusted for transportation and processing costs. Because we buy in volume for national auctions where dealers compete to bid on your car, we can typically pay significantly more than a scrap yard or salvage lot.

Will the price change when you come to pick it up?

No. The price we say is the check we pay. As long as the car matches the condition you described when you got your offer, the number is locked — no driveway haggling, no "we noticed this" deductions, no last-minute renegotiation.

What if I don't have the title?

Lost your title? Don't stress. Our paperwork experts can usually help you navigate the duplicate process so you can still get paid. In most states we can still buy your car without an in-hand title, though the offer may be adjusted. The easiest path is typically a duplicate title from your DMV, and we'll walk you through your options when you reach out.

What if I still owe money on the car?

If there's a loan or lien on the vehicle, you'll need the payoff amount from your lender. If your offer is higher than the payoff, we pay off the loan and send you the difference. If the payoff is higher than the offer, you'll need to cover the gap before we can buy the car.

How long is my offer valid?

Most offers are good for 7 days. After that, wholesale market conditions may shift and we may need to requote. There's no obligation to accept — take the time you need to decide.

Pickup & Payment

Is pickup really free — even if the car won't move?

Yes, pickup is always free, no matter the condition. Even if it's buried in the garage or has four flat tires, we handle the extraction — cars that won't start, cars with flat tires, cars with no wheels, cars sitting in a backyard for a decade. You're never charged for transportation or towing; it's built into your offer.

How soon can you pick up my car?

Most pickups happen within 24 to 48 hours of accepting your offer. In some areas we can pick up same-day. We'll work with your schedule and come to your home, job, mechanic shop, storage lot, or wherever the car is sitting.

How will I get paid — and when?

You get paid before the tow truck leaves. Your choice of certified check or instant bank transfer (Zelle or ACH) — payment lands in your hand or your account before the car is loaded. We never mail checks after pickup or delay payment.

Do you buy cars in every state?

We buy cars in all 48 continental U.S. states. Some rural areas may have longer pickup windows, but we'll tell you upfront when you receive your offer.

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