Sell Damaged and Non-Running Vans
Do not repair it first. Repair costs at retail rates almost never come back at sale — the buyers for damaged commercials repair at trade cost themselves, which is exactly why they bid on unrepaired stock.
What counts as damaged and non-running vans
These are the vehicles we see most often in this category. If yours is close but not listed, it still fits — send the registration and we'll confirm.
- Accident-damaged vans, including Cat N and Cat S
- Engine or gearbox failures
- MOT failures with major faults
- Vehicles that have not started in months
- Vans with missing keys or immobiliser faults
- Fire, flood and theft-recovered vehicles
Who buys damaged vans
Repairers, dismantlers, exporters and rebuilders. Many buy specifically for parts, where a complete non-runner can be worth more broken than a poor running example is whole.
What drives the price
Completeness and the nature of the damage. A complete vehicle with a failed engine holds strong parts value; a stripped shell does not. Insurance category and whether the vehicle is recorded are disclosed at sale and priced in.
- Whether the vehicle is complete
- Type of damage — mechanical, structural, cosmetic
- Insurance write-off category if recorded
- Keys, V5C and documentation
One vehicle or a whole batch
We handle single damaged and non-running vans and fleets of them. Where several comparable vehicles are sold together we stage them across sale dates and locations so your own stock doesn't compete on the same day — on a batch of ten or more that usually matters more than any single presentation detail.
Get Your Free Valuation
Tell us about your Damaged and Non-Running Vans — we'll come back within 24 hours with a trade-backed valuation.
How It Works
Tell us what you have
Registration and mileage for one vehicle, or a spreadsheet if there are several.
Valuation in 24 hours
An expected auction range based on what this body type is actually achieving in trade sales right now.
Free collection
Collected anywhere in mainland UK, driven or recovered — non-runners are no problem.
Sold and paid
Entered into live EAMA Group trade auctions, with funds released after the sale.
Frequently Asked Questions
It won't start and I've lost the keys — can you still collect?
Yes. It'll be recovered on a transporter and neither the keys nor a working engine are required.
Should I repair the MOT failures first?
No. Retail repair costs rarely come back at sale — send it as it is and we'll value it accordingly.
Does it cost anything to get a valuation?
No. Valuations are free and there is no obligation to sell.
Do you collect nationwide?
Yes — collection across mainland UK is included, including recovery for vehicles that cannot be driven.
Get Your Free Valuation
Tell us about your Damaged and Non-Running Vans — we'll come back within 24 hours with a trade-backed valuation.
Prefer to talk first? Call us or use the contact page.