Non-Running Car Removal in Seattle, Tacoma & Nearby Cities
YOUR CAR DOES NOT RUN? WE STILL BUY IT
A car that will not start is still worth something to us. We buy non-running cars, trucks and vans in Seattle, Tacoma and the cities around them, tow them away for free on a flatbed, and pay you cash on the spot.
Dead battery, blown engine, failed transmission or flat tires after years in the driveway: it does not matter why it stopped. You do not need to fix it, jump it or move it first. We have been buying junk vehicles for over 20 years.
The short answer
Yes, you can sell a car that does not run. We buy non-running cars in the Seattle and Tacoma area as they are. Call (206) 941-0612 or send the form, we agree on a pickup time, and our driver loads the car on a flatbed, checks the paperwork and pays you cash. The towing is free.
- Free towing
- Cash on the spot
- 4 hours to call you back
- 7 days a week, 8 AM to 11 PM
NON-RUNNING CARS WE BUY
Dead battery, no start
It clicks, or it does nothing at all. You do not need to charge or replace the battery before we come.
Blown engine
A seized motor, a thrown rod or an engine that overheated one time too many. We buy it with the engine as it is.
Failed transmission
It starts but will not go into gear, or it slips so badly it cannot be driven. A transmission job often costs more than an older car is worth.
Parked for years
Flat tires, moss on the roof, a battery long dead. A car that has sat in the driveway, yard or garage is a normal pickup for us.
Too costly to fix
The repair quote is more than the car is worth. Not sure whether to fix, sell or junk it? Read junk it, sell it or donate it.
Stolen catalytic converter
A missing converter can leave a car loud and off the road. See what to do after a catalytic converter theft, or call us for an offer.
NON-RUNNING CAR REMOVAL IN 3 STEPS
Call or send the form
Call (206) 941-0612 or send the pickup form with the year, make and model. We call you back within 4 hours.
Pick a pickup time
Same-day pickup is often possible, or we come when it suits you. We are open 7 days a week, 8 AM to 11 PM.
We tow it and pay you
Our driver loads the vehicle, checks the paperwork and pays you cash on the spot. The towing is free.
HOW WE MOVE A CAR THAT WILL NOT MOVE
Dead battery in a tight driveway
One customer wrote that her battery was dead, and our driver still got the car out of her driveway by moving it in neutral.
Flat or locked tires
Another customer had a flat front tire and a locking hubcap with no key. Our driver arranged to tow the car a different way and took it the same day.
Backyards and tight spots
Cars parked in backyards, behind houses and in tight spaces. Tell us where the car sits when you call, so we bring the right truck.
GOT A WARNING TO MOVE A CAR THAT DOES NOT RUN?
Seattle’s 72-hour rule
The city says you cannot park on the same block of a city street for more than 72 consecutive hours, whether or not a sign is posted. See the City of Seattle 72-hour ordinance.
A warning comes first
Seattle says the first step is an official warning notice on the vehicle, which gives the owner time to move it.
Then a ticket or a tow
If the car is not moved, the city says the driver may get a citation and the vehicle may be towed and impounded. Other cities have their own rules, so check yours.
Call us before that happens
One customer got a warning from the city for an old car that no longer ran. We checked the paperwork with them by text and met them to sign. Call (206) 941-0612.
WHAT AFFECTS THE PRICE WE PAY
- Year and model
- Condition
- Demand for its parts
- Weight and size
- Towing distance
Some vehicles that are incomplete (a shell) may carry a fee for pickup or may be declined. How your offer is worked out.
PAPERWORK TO HAVE READY
Washington State law requires paperwork before a vehicle can be disposed of. Here is what we need for a pickup in the Seattle area.
- One of these documents: the Title, an Affidavit in Lieu of Title, or a Junk Vehicle Affidavit.
- Lost the title? If the vehicle is registered in your name in Washington, call us at (206) 941-0612 and we will help you sort it out.
- After the sale: the Washington Department of Licensing asks sellers to file a Report of Sale within 5 days and to take their license plates off the vehicle.
GET AN OFFER FOR YOUR NON-RUNNING CAR
Tell us about the vehicle and where it is. We call you back within 4 hours, and pickup can often happen the same day.
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RECENT PICKUPS
4.9 out of 5 from 160 Google reviews · Licensed & insured · 20+ years in business
Everyone at this company was extremely professional, efficient, and prompt. The person who answered the phone quickly assisted me in scheduling a same-day pickup service. The person that picked up the vehicle was on time as promised and was very helpful in getting my vehicle removed. Eventhough the battery was dead, he still was able to move the vehicle out of my internal driveway by driving it in neutral. I was impressed with the service that was provided by the team and the company. I highly recommend this company for any vehicle removal service.
I had a non running car we needed removed immediately and I contacted Cash for Cars. They were very responsive and quick to pick up the vehicle the same day! They offered me a fair price to junk the car. The tow truck driver was a very hard worker. The vehicle had a front flat tire and he was going to swap it for a back tire. He removed the rear tire and unfortunately the front hubcap had a lock and we did not have the key. He just shrugged and smiled and put the tire back on and arranged to tow it differently. It was refreshing that despite all obstacles, he remained very friendly and a smile on his face the entire time he was working. I highly recommend this business.
Amazing! Above and beyond. We had an old car that no longer ran. Cash for Cars coordinated with us quickly --we got a warning from the city. If we didn't move, we would get a ticket. We had moved. Cash for Cars verified paperwork through text exchanges and then met us to sign documents -- like magic, problem solved. So grateful. We highly recommend!
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If you have any questions please call us at 206-941-0612