Can I sell a car that was in a wreck?
Yes. A car does not have to run, roll straight or have glass in the windows. We tow wrecked cars for free and pay at pickup. What matters is what is left on the vehicle: weight, the converter, and whether parts are in demand, not how it looks.
What counts as wrecked
Collision damage, a rollover, a flood, a fire, a theft recovery that left the car stripped. If you can describe it and a truck can reach it, we can quote it.
Getting it out of where it is
A wreck often sits somewhere awkward: a tow yard accruing storage, a shop that wants its bay back, the side of the road. Tell us the address and we handle the rest. If a yard holds the car, settle any storage charge first, because they release it only to the owner or someone the owner names.
Paper after a crash
An insurance payout can change the title status. A car paid out as a total loss may carry a salvage brand, which does not stop it going to a recycler but changes the paperwork. Read the salvage and rebuilt title guide and bring the document you actually hold.
What to expect on pickup
The tow driver checks that the vehicle matches your description, you hand over the paper, and payment happens at pickup. If the car is unsafe to load, say so on the call.
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Questions people ask
- Insurance totaled my car. Can I still sell it to you?
- Often yes, once the insurer has paid and released the car. The guide on total losses covers keeping versus selling.
- The car is at a body shop or an impound lot. Can you get it?
- Usually. Tell us where it is; a lot or shop will want proof that you own it and may have fees to clear first.
- Does the damage lower the offer a lot?
- Less than owners expect. A wrecked heavy vehicle can still be worth more than an intact small one, because weight and the converter carry much of the value.