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Sell My Non-Runner

A car that doesn't currently start or drive isn't necessarily worthless — there's a specific market of buyers looking for non-runners to repair, break for parts, or recover for scrap value. What matters is an accurate description of the fault.

What non-runner buyers want to know

What the fault actually is, if known (won't start, engine issue, gearbox failure, doesn't move, etc.), how long it's been off the road, and whether it has a valid MOT history.

Whether the car is complete (no major parts missing) and its general condition otherwise — some non-runner buyers are specifically after cars for parts, others for repair and resale.

Practical considerations

If the car can't be driven, be clear about this in your enquiry so any interested buyer arrives prepared with recovery arrangements rather than expecting to drive it away.

Select 'Non-runner' as the condition on the Sell My Car form — this is one of the most useful signals for matching you with the right kind of buyer.

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