24-Hour Vehicle Recovery for Cars You Can't Drive Away

A non-running or damaged car can be difficult to sell when you cannot drive it to a buyer. Our 24-hour vehicle recovery service makes the process easier. Quick Cash Cars collects immobile, damaged, untaxed, and non-running vehicles across Kent using a recovery truck.

We agree on the price before collection and arrange same-day payment when the vehicle is collected. With more than 30 years of experience buying vehicles across Kent, we provide a straightforward way to sell a car that cannot be driven away.

Call 01795 250 065 for a free valuation. There are no admin fees and collection is free.

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What 24-hour vehicle recovery means when you're selling a car

Vehicle recovery can refer to roadside assistance, but this service is specifically for collecting a vehicle you are selling. That's not what this page is about. Our 24-hour recovery service exists for one specific situation: your car can't be driven, you want to sell it, and you need someone to come and collect it.

We can arrange a recovery truck to collect vehicles that cannot move under their own power. If your car is non-running or cannot be driven, we can arrange collection by recovery vehicle. You don't need to get it running. You don't need to arrange a trailer. We come to you.

This is different from scrap collection. We value the vehicle using factors including its condition, current market value, and salvage or resale potential. Non-running vehicles still have value, and 30-plus years in the Kent car buying market means we know what that value is.

Does your vehicle need a recovery truck?

A recovery vehicle can be suitable in a range of situations where your car cannot be driven. If any of the following apply, driving the car to us isn't an option, and that's exactly what our recovery service is for:

  • The engine won't start or turns over but won't fire
  • The car is SORN, untaxed, or does not have a valid MOT and needs to be collected
  • Significant accident damage means it's not roadworthy
  • The gearbox, clutch, or transmission has failed,and it won't select drive
  • The brakes are compromised,and it's not safe to move under power
  • It's been sitting on a driveway, garage, or private land for an extended period
  • You've already removed the battery, wheels, or other components

If your vehicle fits any of these, give us a call with the make, model, year, and its general condition. We'll tell you straight whether it's something we'll buy and roughly what we'd expect to pay before we send anyone out.

How Quick Cash Cars handles a recovery collection

Our recovery collection process is straightforward from quote to collection. You call us or submit your vehicle details through the online valuation form. We go through a vehicle checklist, provide a quote, and discuss the collection arrangements with you. If it works for you, we arrange the collection. We aim to reach you within 12 hours of agreeing on a price and arrange collection at a time that suits you.

We provide a quote before collection with no hidden charges. If you accept the quote, we arrange collection and payment. Contact us if any significant vehicle details change before collection. You decide whether to proceed.

On arrival, our driver handles the collection and transfer documentation with you. Payment is made by same-day bank transfer or, where legally permitted, cash. All documents are completed on the day. You're not waiting for a bank transfer to clear or chasing anyone to confirm the collection went through.

The quote and required paperwork are handled as part of the collection process. This straightforward approach reflects our long-standing experience in the car-buying business. Quick Cash Cars has been in the car-buying business for more than three decades.

What Quick Cash Cars pays for a non-running vehicle

Pricing depends on factors such as the vehicle's current market value, condition, and salvage or resale potential. We quote after a phone conversation, not before. Non-running vehicles cover a wide range. The vehicle's condition and repair needs can affect its valuation.

We provide a quote after the initial assessment and arrange collection if you accept it. There are no admin fees deducted from the agreed figure. There are no admin fees deducted from your payment.

Request a quote for your non-running vehicle

A non-running vehicle can deteriorate while left unused. Its condition can change over time. Long periods off the road can affect a vehicle's condition. Extended periods standing unused can affect vehicle condition. You can request a valuation without getting the vehicle back on the road first. If your vehicle is SORN and you plan to sell it, you can request a free valuation without driving it to us.

If you know you're going to sell, requesting a quote costs you nothing. We give free quotes, and if the timing doesn't work right now, that's fine. Quick Cash Cars is based in Sittingbourne, Kent. You can contact our Kent-based team when you're ready to sell. Quick Cash Cars buys non-running vehicles, so you do not need to get the car running before requesting a quote. That's precisely what the recovery truck is for.

FAQs from Kent drivers about 24-hour vehicle recovery

Do you collect from anywhere in Kent?

We cover all of Kent and Medway. That includes Sittingbourne, Canterbury, Chatham, Gillingham, Rochester, Northfleet, Queenborough, and all surrounding towns and villages. If you're in Kent and the vehicle is on private land, we can reach you. Give us the postcode when you call,and we'll confirm coverage.

How quickly can you actually collect?

We aim to collect within 12 hours of agreeing a price. For many enquiries,we can arrange same-day collection, depending on where you are in Kent and what time you call. We'll give you a confirmed time slot rather than a vague window.

Do you buy vehicles that are completely stripped or part-dismantled?

This depends on what's been removed and the overall condition of what remains. Call us with the details,and we'll tell you honestly whether it's something we'll buy and at what price. We don't rule vehicles out automatically based on missing components.

What paperwork do you handle on the day?

We complete the DVLA transfer documentation at the point of collection. You'll receive confirmation that the vehicle has been transferred out of your name, which matters for insurance and any future DVLA correspondence.

Can you collect from a garage or storage unit, not just a driveway?

Yes, provided there's enough access for the recovery truck. Let us know the access situation when you call: tight entrances, low beams, or restricted turning are all things we can plan for in advance.

Is there any difference between your recovery service and a scrap service?

Yes. A scrap service pays by weight and takes the vehicle to be crushed. We're buying the vehicle to assess its value, which may mean it goes on for parts, repair, or resale. The price we pay reflects the vehicle's value, not just its metal weight. For many non-running vehicles,this makes a meaningful difference to what you receive.

Three ways to book a recovery collection

Phone: 01795 250 065. Call us with the vehicle details for a same-day quote

WhatsApp: 07432 134 772. Send your reg, make, and a brief description,and we'll come back to you

Online valuation form at quickcashcars.co.uk:complete the form,and we'll call you back to confirm the collection

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Get your free valuation today

Call 01795 250 065 or message 07432 134772 on WhatsApp. If you'd rather type, fill in our online valuation form with the registration, mileage and condition and we'll call you back.

Quick Cash Cars is a trading name of RML Kent Ltd, Bayford Court, Crown Quay Lane, Sittingbourne ME10 3JQ. Phone 01795 250 065.

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