Sell Your Non-Running Car in Covington, KY

Non-Running cars we buy in Covington

Cars that don't start are our specialty. Free towing is always included — you never need to get the car running to sell it to us.

Our Covington buyer network specializes in non-running vehicles. Whether the car sits in your driveway in Kenton County or on a side street downtown, we send a flatbed at no cost to you.

What counts as a non-running car?

Won't start, dead battery, seized engine, blown head gasket, transmission failure, electrical issues — if it can't be driven onto a flatbed, we still want to buy it.

Most cars we purchase don't run. Our offers already assume the worst, so non-running condition usually won't drop your price further.

Free towing — always

Every non-running pickup includes a free flatbed tow. You don't need to push, jump-start, or move the car at all. The driver will winch it from your driveway, yard, or street.

How much is a non-running car worth?

Even non-runners have real value — the catalytic converter, engine block, transmission, body panels, and scrap metal all generate offer dollars. Most non-running cars fetch $150–$1,500 depending on year, make, and condition.

Non-Running scrap prices in Covington, KY

KY scrap-metal pricing fluctuates weekly. As of the latest market reads, non-running sedans in the Covington area pay $200–$900, SUVs $400–$1,800, and full-size trucks $600–$3,500. Catalytic-converter condition often moves the offer the most.

Common year/make/model failures we buy in Covington

These are the specific year ranges and known failure modes our Covington buyers see most often. If your car matches one of these, expect a strong offer — these patterns are well documented and parts demand is steady.

• 2011–2014 Hyundai Sonata

  2011 Sonata 2.4L Theta II engines are subject to the rod-bearing recall — many seize before inspection completes.

• 2011–2014 Kia Optima

  2011 Optima 2.4L Theta II engines share Hyundai's rod-bearing failure pattern and frequently seize without warning.

• 2011–2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee

  2011 Grand Cherokee 3.6 Pentastar cylinder-head failures (left bank #2) end many of these SUVs prematurely.

• 2014–2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee

  2014 Grand Cherokee air suspension failure, 8-speed valve body issues, and EcoDiesel CP4 fuel pump grenades are common terminal faults.

• 2010–2014 Subaru Outback

  2010 Outback CVTs and head gasket failures on the 2.5L boxer drive most of these to salvage.

• 2012–2016 Bmw 3 Series

  2012 3 Series N20 timing-chain failure (often catastrophic) and oil filter housing leaks make repair quotes uneconomical.