Trying to sell a faulty car?
You may feel like you’re down on luck although you could be wrong.
Selling a faulty car isn’t short of some problems, although finding a reliable dealer and a stress-free process is a main priority.
Read up more on our quick guide on selling a faulty car or van.
A faulty car can be defined as quite a few things.
More commonly, this is because faulty vehicles can be classed as those with some mechanical or electrical problem.
Due to this, faulty cars can be classified as non-runner, MOT failures, or insurance write off (depending on the category)
You must know what type of faulty car you have and the estimated value you could receive.
This is more important when considering scrapping or salvaging a vehicle, as the buyer in question will drastically offer a change in price depending on the age, make, condition and repurposable parts.
Cars with a failed MOT are often considered unsuitable for driving.
These could be faults within the engine, electricals or other components.
Non-runner cars typically do not start or drive and are faulty, usually beyond economical repair.
Salvage cars are a broader definition of broken and damaged cars that are not too old and can be repurposed or salvaged for parts.
They can contain faults and hence can also be classed as faulty cars.
An Insurance write-off is not always a faulty vehicle as it depends on the insurance write-off category.
Cat N vehicles, for example, and non-structural damage can include electrical or mechanical faults.
Selling a faulty car with mechanical problems may also seem like an issue to most, although you must find a suitable buyer willing to quote the best price for it.
A scrap car buyer or salvage dealer may be more inclined to purchase a faulty vehicle, although most used car dealers and forecourts will find it difficult to buy any defective cars for sale.
This is due to the potential for further garage repair work and labour costs.
As such, those that may put in on offer for your faulty car will factor in these costs, reflected in a reduced price!
Although many car dealers will say ‘WE BUY ANY CAR’’ , the truth is that many will throw a ruckus at the time of the vehicle in question.
Typically, many traditional car dealers do not deal with salvage vehicles as they are not expected in car salvage, and would much rather focus on the used, modern car market.
Salvage vehicles, such as insurance written off cars, can fetch better value from specialist damaged car buyers.
This is due to the fact that they will attempt to squeeze more cash for cars, focusing on salvaging the vehicle rather than selling it solely for scrap – As is the case with end of life vehicles.
So, if you’re looking to sell a faulty car to a car dealer, be mindful that they will be willing to offer a great price.
Instead, focus on finding a trusted salvage car buyer who will pay top money in the bank for your broken or faulty car.
Selling a faulty car isn’t short of its problems.
We understand this better than most, which is why we partner with trusted damaged car buyers who offer fantastic prices for faulty cars and vans – Whatever the make, age or condition.
In fact, for many makes and models, our licence car breakers will offer salvage prices – Helping you squeeze every bit of cash from your non-runner car , MOT failure or accident damaged car.
We go the extra mile with our valuation, asking for images and more vehicle information that allows our scrap car dealers to offer top-of-the-range value – Benefiting both you and them!
So, if you would like to sell your faulty car for the best possible value, get in touch with Scrap Local today!
Have a question on how to sell a faulty car?
Please view some of our popular questions here, our complete scrap car FAQs section or our guide on selling a car for salvage.
A faulty car can be defined as quite a few things.
More commonly, this is because faulty vehicles can be classed as those with some mechanical or electrical problem.
Due to this, faulty cars can be classified as non-runner, MOT failures, or insurance write off (depending on the category).
To sell a faulty car, it’s beneficial to engage with specialist damaged car buyers, as they often provide better value compared to regular car dealers.
These specialists focus more on salvaging usable parts from the vehicle rather than just scrapping it. Thus, they tend to offer more money for faulty cars.
When planning to sell your broken or faulty car, concentrate on locating a reliable salvage car buyer who can offer a higher price for your vehicle.
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