// JUNK CARSJune 24, 20264 min read
How to Sell a Car That Won't Start in Miami (Fast Cash Guide)
Car won't start and repairs cost more than it's worth? Here's how to sell a non-running car in Miami for cash without paying a tow.
When repairs cost more than the car is worth Mechanic quoted you $3,000 for a transmission on a car worth $1,800? Blown engine on a 2008 sedan? Don't sink another dollar in. In Miami, a **non-running car** is worth **$200–$800 cash** to a local buyer like E.T. Towing — and we tow it away free.
What "non-running" means to us (all of these count) - Won't turn over / clicks but won't start - Cranks but won't fire - Blown head gasket / overheating badly - Transmission slipping or completely gone - Was in an accident and doesn't drive - Sat for years and now dead
Don't waste money on these mistakes - **Paying a mobile mechanic to "diagnose it"** — if you already know it's not worth fixing, skip the $150 diagnostic. - **Trying to jump-start a car with a dead battery + other issues** — new battery is $180 and often won't fix the underlying problem. - **Paying a regular tow to a junkyard yourself** — that's $95+ out of pocket. We tow free when we're buying. - **Listing on Facebook Marketplace as "for parts"** — 90% of replies are lowball tire-kickers, and you still need to tow it if it sells.
What we pay for non-running cars in Miami - **2005+ sedan won't start**: $250–$500 - **2010+ SUV, engine issues**: $400–$800 - **Truck with dead transmission**: $500–$1,200 - **20+ years old, any condition**: $150–$350 - **Catalytic converter intact adds**: $100–$400
The fastest way to turn a dead car into cash 1. **Text a photo + year/make/model** to (305) 310-6148 2. Get a **firm cash offer in 10 minutes** 3. We come with a wheel-lift truck same-day, hand you cash, tow it free
No haggling on arrival. No "we found rust so we're lowering the offer." The number we quote is the number we pay.
Call (305) 310-6148 to sell your non-running car today.
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