Has your car stopped running? The engine has seized, the gearbox has gone, or the repair quote came back at more than the car is worth. Selling a vehicle that won't start through the usual channels can be slow, costly, and difficult. We buy non-running vehicles as they sit, in the condition they are in, with free collection and same-day payment options across Kent.
Non-running can include seized engines, blown head gaskets, gearbox failure, electrical faults, accident damage, and SORN vehicles that no longer move. We value your vehicle based on its condition, details, and salvage or resale potential.
Call 01795 250 065 for a free valuation. There are no admin fees and collection is free.
A non-running car will not start or cannot be driven safely under its own power. This is different from a car that simply needs an MOT or a minor service. The distinction matters because it can affect the valuation and collection requirements.
Non-running vehicles retain value in their components. Recoverable parts, body panels, alloy wheels, and the vehicle’s metal weight can all affect the valuation.
These factors help us assess the vehicle beyond whether it can still be driven. A newer vehicle with a major mechanical fault may still have salvage or resale value. An older vehicle with the same fault may still have recoverable materials or parts.
We buy vehicles in any of these categories:
If your vehicle sits somewhere in between, starts but will not move, or moves but cuts out, we will still quote. The condition is factored into the valuation, so we can give you a fair quote.
A non-runner may be worth more than its scrap weight alone. That is why it is worth getting a proper valuation. A flat scrap rate does not always reflect the vehicle’s full value. We do not operate that way.
What a non-running car is worth depends on its make, model, year, mileage, and the specific fault. The parts inside a newer vehicle may affect its value differently than those in an older one, even when both have the same mechanical failure. We factor in the vehicle’s condition, salvage or resale potential, and metal value. Each factor can affect the final quote.
That is why we ask for the registration number and a description of the fault before quoting. We aim to give you a clear quote before collection.
We will not give you a ballpark over the phone and adjust it downward when the truck arrives. The quote we give is based on the information you provide. If the vehicle matches the description, the price holds. That has been our approach for more than three decades.
The process has stayed straightforward by design. Here is how it runs:
We help make sure the required paperwork is completed as part of the sale. DVLA notification is completed with our support as part of the collection. You are not left in a position where the car has gone but remains registered in your name.
Having the right documents to hand means the transfer completes without delays:
If you do not have the V5C, tell us when you book. We can still proceed. We will walk you through the DVLA notification process for vehicles where the logbook is missing. It adds a small amount of admin, but it does not prevent the sale.
If the vehicle has an active SORN, that is fine. SORN status is automatically cancelled when the vehicle is sold, scrapped, or taxed again. You do not need to do anything with the DVLA before collection, but the sale or transfer must be reported to DVLA.
Pricing depends on the vehicle: make, model, year, mileage, specific fault, and the condition of salvageable components. We quote in writing after reviewing the registration and fault description.
To get an accurate figure, call us on 01795 250 065 or use the online form. Valuations take under two minutes and carry no obligation.
It needs to be reachable from a vehicle-accessible road. A standard driveway, residential road, or garage forecourt works. Our trucks can load vehicles that will not start, will not roll, or are sitting at an awkward angle. If the situation is unusual, tell us when you book and we will confirm whether our standard truck can handle it or whether we need to send specialist equipment.
Yes, the category is factored into the valuation, but it does not disqualify the vehicle. Cat N vehicles (non-structural damage) typically retain more parts value than Cat S (structural damage). Both are vehicles we buy regularly. Tell us the category when you request a quote, and we will factor it in from the start.
Extended standing affects specific components: batteries fail, brake callipers seize, tyres crack and deflate. None of that stops us buying the vehicle. What matters is what is salvageable inside the car. A vehicle that has been standing for three years with flat tyres and a seized handbrake still has most of its recoverable components intact.
Yes. The V5C makes the paperwork smoother, but its absence does not prevent a sale. The DVLA process for notifying a sale without a V5C involves a written notification to Swansea. We will walk you through exactly what is needed when you book.
We aim to collect within 12 hours of a confirmed booking. In most cases across Kent, same-day collection is available if you call before midday. We arrange collection around what suits you.
We collect from across Kent: Medway, Maidstone, Canterbury, Ashford, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge Wells, and the surrounding areas. Collection is free regardless of where in Kent you are based. If you are just outside Kent, call us. We can often accommodate collections beyond the county boundary.
Vehicles with significant parts value may go through a salvage process, where useful components are removed and resold before the remaining metal is recycled. End-of-life vehicles are processed through an authorised treatment facility, where the Certificate of Destruction confirms the vehicle has been legally disposed of and removed from the DVLA register.
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.
