Sell a non-runner from where it stands.

A vehicle that will not start or cannot be driven safely still has a value. You can inspect a non-runner where it stands, in a garage, a driveway or a repairer's yard, and receive an indicative desktop valuation before you commit to anything.

What counts as a non-runner

Any vehicle that does not start, starts but cannot be driven safely, or has been standing unused. Runners and non-runners both qualify for self-inspection. Tell us what you know about why it does not run, even if it is only a guess; it helps the valuation.

What you need

Self-inspection is free and takes about 15 minutes. You save as you go and can return through the same link. Have these ready:

• the registration number or VIN, and the current mileage
• eight photos: all four sides, the interior, the odometer, the VIN plate and the damage

If the vehicle cannot be moved into good light, photograph it as it is and note that in the checklist. [TBC: confirm whether vehicles without keys are accepted, and how a non-runner is moved to the auction partner.]

About the valuation

The range you receive is set against verified market data and the condition you report. It is indicative until we inspect the vehicle in person. You can consign to an upcoming auction, have us arrange a physical inspection first, or walk away.

What happens after you consign

Nothing is listed until you agree the reserve. Then the vehicle moves through eight recorded stages:

1. Inspect. The vehicle's condition, photographs and mileage are recorded.
2. Validate. Registration and licensing details are checked against official records and the vehicle itself.
3. Appraise. A valuation is produced from verified market data and the condition record.
4. Mandate. A reserve is agreed with you and confirmed before anything else happens.
5. Secure documents. The registration paperwork is verified and held securely.
6. Stock in. The vehicle is formally accepted into the disposal process.
7. Sell. The vehicle is sold through a vetted auction partner.
8. Settle. Proceeds are reconciled and paid out through the disposing partner. No funds are held on the platform.