Won't start. Won't move. Won't sell anywhere else.
Cracked block, blown turbo, snapped timing belt, ECU shot, non-runners are easy for us. We bring the truck. You don't lift a finger.
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Quote to cash in 24 hours.
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01Instant price
Enter your reg and postcode. We'll have an offer back to you in seconds, no back-and-forth.
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02Choose your slot
Pick a collection date and time that suits you. We work around your schedule, not ours.
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03We collect free
Our driver comes to you. Free collection across the UK, no hidden charges.
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04Paid on the day
Cash lands in your account before the truck leaves. Same-day bank transfer, guaranteed.
What our customers say
“Great quote, over £100 more than other competitors. Simple online process, van collected soon after, money straight in the bank. Recovery driver very helpful with my non runner van that wasn't in the easiest position to take away. Highly recommend.”
Matthew Rollins
“From start to finish the transaction was impeccable. The best price I could find for my vehicle and money in my bank before it left my street.”
Dave
“Hassle free, book a day, show them your ID on collection, money in the bank straight away. Don't have to drop your van off and walk home, these guys collect from where you want. Simple.”
Bryan Wilkes
“Does exactly what it says on the tin. No haggling over price, no stress, just a straightforward hassle free process. All done in 10 mins. Excellent service.”
Robert Marshall
“Instant quote, higher than competitors and collected the van next day with payment received even before the van drove off. After being robbed off by competitors I was very impressed.”
Richard Parry
“Came back immediately with a very good offer. Van was collected and money was in my bank account within 2 hours. Amazing. Brilliant. Excellent service.”
Loretta
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Why non-runners are worth more than people think
A van that won't run still has a working gearbox, a working diff, four working wheels, an intact body, a usable interior, and (often) a fixable engine. The salvage network buys the parts people don't think about, turbos that are still good even though the engine seized, ECUs that survived a clutch fire, EGR coolers that pass on a cleaner van. That's why our offer on a non-runner is usually three or four times the scrap-only price.
Common non-runner causes we price every week
- Cracked head / blown head gasket
- Snapped timing belt or chain
- Seized engine
- Failed turbocharger
- ECU failure / immobiliser fault
- Dual-mass flywheel collapse
- Long-stand corrosion (six months+ off the road)
How the collection works
We arrange a flatbed recovery truck, no charge to you. The driver arrives in the agreed 2-hour window, carries out a condition check, and loads the van. Payment is made by bank transfer before the truck leaves. You don't need to move the van to the road or do anything to prepare it.
What we need from you: the keys if available (we can work around missing keys in most cases), your ID, and the van to be accessible, not buried three deep in a yard or locked behind a gate we can't open. That's it.
What to tell us on the form
The more detail you give in the condition notes, the more accurate the offer. You don't need a technical diagnosis, symptoms are fine. "Won't crank", "starts but cuts out after a minute", "drove it onto the drive three years ago and hasn't started since", all useful. If you've had it looked at and have a quote for repairs, mention the figure: it helps us price the component value correctly.
For a detailed breakdown of what different faults mean for your offer, see our guide to selling a van that won't start.
The one thing to avoid
Don't strip parts before selling. Removing the seats, wheels, or ancillaries before we collect reduces the offer, those items have value in-situ. Leave the van as it sits.
Non-runners, common questions
Can you collect a van that won't start?
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Yes. Our recovery partners load non-runners as standard. No need for you to push it anywhere.
What if the van's been sat for years?
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Doesn't matter. We'll handle the recovery, and we won't deduct for flat tyres, dead battery, or rotten brake hoses.
What if it's blocking a driveway and needs urgent removal?
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Tell us in the form notes. We can usually expedite to next-day for genuine blockers.
What if I don't have keys?
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We can usually still collect, let us know in the notes when you accept.
How do I describe the fault on the form if I'm not sure what's wrong?
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Use symptoms, 'cranks but won't fire', 'cuts out after 5 minutes', 'won't turn over at all'. That's enough for us to price it. You don't need a diagnosis.
Will a seized engine affect the offer significantly?
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Yes, the engine is written off, which reduces the offer compared to a runner. But the gearbox, axles, body, and other components still hold value. A seized-engine Transit typically comes in well above scrap value.