Yes. We buy vehicles as-is, including cars with a check-engine light, transmission trouble, or that do not currently run. Do not spend money repairing it first — you will pay retail for the repair and recover only wholesale value in the offer.
Get the offer before you get the repair estimate
This is the mistake we see most often. Someone gets a three-thousand-dollar transmission quote, pays it, and then discovers the repair added far less than three thousand dollars to what the car is worth. The money is gone.
Get an as-is offer first. It costs nothing and takes about thirty minutes. Then you can compare: repair cost versus the difference between the as-is offer and the repaired offer. Sometimes repairing makes sense. Often it does not.
Be straightforward about what's wrong
Tell us what you know. A check-engine code, a noise on cold start, a transmission that hesitates. It will be found during inspection anyway, and disclosing it means the online estimate lands closer to the real offer.
If you have a diagnosis from a shop, bring it. Knowing exactly what is wrong is worth more to an appraiser than a vague description of a symptom.
If the car doesn't run at all
Call us before you arrange a tow. We will talk through the situation and tell you what makes sense for your specific vehicle. Call 360-423-1700 or start an offer online and we'll tell you exactly what applies to your vehicle.
Get a real offer in about 30 minutes
No obligation, and no pressure to buy a car from us in return. Five buy centers across Washington.
Get my offerFrequently asked questions
Do you buy cars that don't run?
In many cases, yes. Call us first at 360-423-1700 and we will tell you what makes sense before you pay for a tow.
Should I fix my car before selling it?
Usually not. You pay retail for repairs and recover only wholesale value. Get an as-is offer first, then decide.
Will the check-engine light kill my offer?
It lowers it, but it rarely eliminates it. Bring any diagnostic codes or shop estimates — a known problem prices better than an unknown one.