Weight
Heavier cars carry more recoverable metal.
Edmonton metro · Fort Saskatchewan area
We Buy Non-Running Cars in the Edmonton Area
We buy non-running cars across the Edmonton area, and you do not need the car to start or drive. Get a cash offer over the phone, leave the car where it sits, and we tow it free when we collect it. Payment comes at pickup by cash or e-transfer. No shop visit is needed, because we come to you.
Free towing Paid at pickup Won't start? OK
Often same-day
Same-day pickup available in most cases.
Won't start? OK
Dead, seized or no-start - we still buy it.
Free towing
On every vehicle we buy - we come to you.
Paid at pickup
Cash or e-transfer when we collect.
We buy non-runners
We buy your car even if it won't start
A non-running car still has real value, because its weight, recoverable metal, and reusable parts are worth money whether or not the engine turns over. We make offers on cars that have not run for years and on cars that died last week. The condition that stops you from selling privately is the exact condition we are set up to buy.
Recoverable metal
Steel and other metals are recovered by weight.
Reusable parts
Good parts are salvaged and put back to use.
Our cash for cars service is built for vehicles other buyers turn down. Most private buyers want a car they can drive away, so a dead vehicle sits unsold for months. We value the car for its recoverable metal and reusable parts instead, which is why a non-running car is still a paying car for us. You do not need to jump-start it, roll it into the driveway, or get it road-ready first.
What we buy
Common situations we buy
We buy non-running cars in a range of specific conditions, including these:
Blown or seized engine
The motor will not turn over, or it failed and is not worth repairing.
No start with an unknown cause
The car cranks but will not catch, or nothing happens when you turn the key.
Failed an out-of-province inspection
The repair list came back longer than the car is worth, so registering it in Alberta no longer makes sense.
Accident-immobile
Collision or mechanical damage left the car unable to move under its own power.
Each of these is a car we will quote and tow. The mechanical reason it stopped working does not change our answer, because we are buying the vehicle, not its ability to pass an inspection. Cars that still run but need to go are covered on our junk car removal and scrap car removal pages.
Free towing
Free towing, even when the car can't move
From a garage
Tucked in a garage or carport? We load it from where it sits.
Driveway or street
We pick up from your driveway or curbside - no need to move it.
Sitting on a flat
Flat tire or stuck in place? Safe access is all we need to load it.
Out on an acreage
Rural property or back forty - our tow reaches the surrounding counties.
Free towing is included on every vehicle we buy, with no distance charge and no fee added at pickup. A non-running car does not need to run or drive for us to collect it. We arrive with a tow truck or flatbed, load the car from where it sits, and take it away.
The car can be parked in a garage, on a driveway, or sitting on a flat tire, and none of that adds a cost, as long as there is safe access to load it. The free tow applies the same way to a non-running car as it does to one that drives, because the pickup is part of buying the car.
Fully documented
The paperwork, handled and documented
Selling a non-running car in Alberta takes a few documents, and we walk through each one at pickup. Every sale is fully documented, so you have a clear record that the car is no longer yours.
Bill of sale
We complete and sign an Alberta bill of sale with you, listing the vehicle and the agreed price.
Plates off
In Alberta, your licence plates stay with you, not the car, so take them off before we load it.
Notice of Disposition
We explain the Notice of Disposition, which releases your liability for the vehicle from the sale date.
Lost your registration or other ownership paperwork? That is a common situation, and there are standard Alberta steps to sort it out before a sale. Call before pickup and we will explain the next step for your situation.
Sam, who runs Same Day Cash For Cars, personally oversees the quote and pickup process, so a real person is accountable for how your sale is handled. We show reviews only when they come from real customers. The proof is a documented sale and a straight answer on the phone.
We buy non-running cars throughout the Edmonton area, from the city core out across our service areas. Want the factors behind your number first? See what your car is worth for how every offer is built.
Good questions
Common questions about selling a non-running car
Yes. We buy cars that will not start, including those with a blown engine, a dead battery, or an unknown fault. You do not need to fix or diagnose the problem first. We make an offer based on the vehicle, then tow it free when we collect it and complete the bill of sale.
No. The car does not need to run or drive for pickup. We bring a tow truck or flatbed and load it from where it sits, whether that is a garage, a driveway, or a yard. The free tow is included, so there is no charge for collecting a non-running car.
A non-running car's value comes from its weight, the current scrap-metal price, any reusable parts, and its year, make, and condition. We do not quote a fixed dollar figure sight unseen, because those four factors vary from car to car. Call with your VIN and details for a specific offer.
You are paid at pickup by cash or e-transfer, at the moment we collect the car and finish the bill of sale. There is no waiting for a cheque to clear and no payment sent later. The amount is the offer you agreed to when we scheduled the pickup.
You need proof you own the car and your licence plates removed before pickup. We complete and sign an Alberta bill of sale with you, and we explain the Notice of Disposition that releases your liability from the sale date. Missing your registration is a fixable situation, so call and we will talk through it.
We offer same-day pickup in most cases, depending on your location and the day's schedule. We serve the Edmonton area seven days a week, from 7am to 10pm. Call (780) 934-3646 and we will book the soonest pickup that works for you.
Get your cash offer
Ready to sell your non-running car?
We buy non-running cars across the Edmonton area, tow them free, and pay you at pickup by cash or e-transfer. Every sale is documented with a signed Alberta bill of sale. Get your offer now.