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Won't start Blown engine Tampa Bay
Cash for Non-running cars in Tampa, FL
Dead engine, bad transmission or won't turn over? Don't pay to fix it. Text your year, make, model and zip and we'll tow it where it sits.
Non-running cars · Tampa, FL
Sell a car that won't start, as-is
Junk Cars With Us buys non-running cars for cash across Tampa Bay. The car doesn't need to start, roll or steer. Our tow truck picks it up where it sits. Call or text (813) 825-1000 any time for an offer.
Repair quotes on an older car with a dead engine or transmission often cost more than the car is worth. Selling it as-is skips the repair bill and gets it out of your driveway.
Non-running cars we buy
- Blown engine Thrown rod, seized motor or overheated until it quit.
- Bad transmission Slipping, stuck in gear or won't go into drive.
- Electrical problems Won't crank, won't stay running or warning lights everywhere.
- Sitting too long Dead battery, flat tires and old gas from months parked.
- Overheating Coolant leaks, white smoke or a blown head gasket.
- Flood damage Water in the engine or interior after a storm.
Flood-damaged cars after a storm
Storm surge and flooded streets around Tampa Bay can ruin a car in an afternoon. Saltwater in the engine, wiring or interior usually means the car won't run right again.
Check with your insurance first. If you keep the car, or it isn't covered, call (813) 825-1000 for a cash offer and we'll tow it away.
Before the truck arrives
Tell us if the car can't roll, has flat tires or is stuck in a tight spot, so we send the right truck.
Remove your belongings, license plate and SunPass transponder.
Paperwork
Proof of ownership is always required , usually a photo ID plus the title or registration.
Also see selling a wrecked car and free junk car removal.
Non-running car questions
Will you buy my car if it doesn't run at all?
Yes. The car doesn't need to start or move. Our tow truck picks it up where it's parked.
Do you buy flood-damaged cars?
Yes. Call or text (813) 825-1000 with the year, make, model and what got wet, and we'll make you an offer.
Should I fix it before selling?
Usually not. If the repair costs more than the car is worth, selling it as-is saves you the repair bill.
What if the car is stuck or can't roll?
Tell us when you call. Locked wheels, flat tires or a tight garage change which truck we send.
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Serving Tampa, Brandon, Riverview, Temple Terrace, Plant City, Lutz, Wesley Chapel, Clearwater, Largo and St. Petersburg, plus about 30 miles around Tampa. Call or text for a cash offer.