An inoperable car is still sellable if it rolls and you can transfer the title. CarBidNow buys vehicles that do not start, run, or drive and prices them as inop in the Instant Bid.
Nationwide Remarketing picks up inoperable vehicles in all 50 states. You do not have to get the car running or deliver it. After you accept the bid, a tow provider arrives with a check for the agreed purchase price.
How an inoperable car is priced
The Instant Bid changes based on whether the vehicle starts, runs, and drives, or is inoperable. Be accurate and choose inoperable if it will not start.What “rolls” means
We buy vehicles that can be moved with a tow truck. A dead battery, blown engine, bad transmission, or failed inspection does not automatically disqualify a vehicle. Call 1-877-669-2431 if unsure.What happens at pickup
- You accept the Instant Bid.
- Dispatch schedules a tow provider within 24 to 48 hours.
- The truck arrives with the check.
- You provide keys and transferable title documents.
Inoperable-car FAQ
Can I sell a car with a bad transmission?
If it rolls and the title can be transferred, request an Instant Bid and mark it inoperable.Will you pick up from an apartment or storage yard?
Usually yes, if the tow provider can access it.“They gave me the best offer for my sentra that’s transmission went out at 93k mi. The tow truck driver delivered my check, I handed them the title, and we were done in 10 minutes. Arrived exactly when they said they were going to and were able to pick it up a day earlier than they originally expected. 10/10 experience” — Sophia Dew-Hiersoux, Google review · Nationwide Remarketing / CarBidNow