Car Won't Start? Sell It As-Is
Dead battery, seized engine, or just sitting in the driveway for years. Tell us what's happened and get a quote.
- Won't start or won't stay running
- Sitting unused in the garage or driveway
- Not worth the cost of diagnosing the fault
Get your free quote
Takes about a minute. No need to repair anything first.
Selling to us
- Free quote, with no obligation to sell
- Paid in cash when we collect your car
- Free collection from most of South East Queensland (we confirm it for your location)
A car that won't start is hard to sell privately because buyers want to see it run. If you'd rather not chase the fault, you can ask us for a quote on the car exactly as it is.
Whether it turns over but won't fire, clicks and does nothing, or hasn't been started for years, describe what happens when you try and we'll take it from there.
Sound familiar?
It cranks but won't start
The engine turns over but never fires. The cause could be simple or serious, and you don't have to find out to ask for a quote.
It does nothing when you turn the key
No crank and no lights can be as simple as a flat battery or as costly as a failed starter or electrical fault.
It's been sitting for months or years
Cars left unused can develop several problems at once. Tell us how long it's been parked and where.
The engine has seized
If the engine won't turn at all, repair usually means a major rebuild. You can ask what the car is worth as it stands.
What to tell us about a car that won't start
- What happens when you turn the key: nothing, clicking, or cranking without starting
- When it last ran, and how long it has been sitting
- Whether the battery has been tried or replaced
- Whether the car is in a garage, a driveway or on the street, and how easy it is to reach
- Whether you have the keys
You don't need every detail. Tell us what you know.
How it works
- 1
Tell us about your car
Fill in the short form with the make, model, condition and where it is.
- 2
Send photos
Add a few photos if you can. They're optional, but they help us quote more accurately.
- 3
Receive a quote
We review the details and contact you with an offer, or tell you if we can't purchase the car.
- 4
Accept the offer
If the offer suits you, say yes. If it doesn't, you've lost nothing.
- 5
Arrange collection where applicable
Collection is free from most of South East Queensland (we confirm it for your location), and we pay you in cash when we collect.
Why people trust us
- Licensed Queensland motor dealer
- Motor dealer licence number 4712110
Where we buy cars
Servicing South East Queensland, with a focus on Brisbane South.
Suburbs we often buy cars from include:
- Algester
- Coorparoo
- Durack
- Eight Mile Plains
- Holland Park
- Inala
- Moorooka
- Mount Gravatt
- Oxley
- Parkinson
- Rochedale
- Runcorn
- Springwood
- Sunnybank
- Yeronga
- Underwood
Not on the list? Ask anyway and we'll confirm whether we can help.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to repair my car before getting a quote?
No. Tell us what's wrong with it and we'll assess it as it is. There's no need to spend money on repairs first.
What information do you need for a quote?
The make, model, year, where the car is, and what condition it's in. Photos help us give you a more accurate figure but are optional.
Is there any obligation once I ask for a quote?
Asking for a quote doesn't commit you to selling. You decide whether the offer suits you.
Does it matter how long the car has been sitting?
It helps us to know, so please include it. Cars parked for a long time can have more than one problem, and we'll take that into account when we quote.
How would a car that can't be driven be collected?
Collection is free from most of South East Queensland. Tell us exactly where the car is when you request a quote, including whether it's in a garage or on the street, and we'll confirm collection for your location.
Find out what your car may be worth.
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