Sell your
broken van

Yes, we buy broken vans: non-runners, blown engines, failed gearboxes and vans with no MOT. Get a valuation for yours as it is, and we collect it.

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and trusted by 1,000+ businesses

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We buy broken vans, whatever's wrong

Non-runnerWon't start, won't drive, or hasn't moved in months.Van won't start guide →
Blown engineSeized, knocking, smoking or losing coolant.Engine faults guide →
Gearbox or clutchStuck in gear, slipping, or no drive at all.Engine faults guide →
DPF or turboLimp mode, warning lights, no power.DPF faults guide →
Snapped timing or wet beltEven when it has damaged the engine.Engine faults guide →
Failed or expired MOTNo MOT, or a long list of failures.
Accident damageIncluding Cat S and Cat N write-offs.
High milesWorn out after years of hard work.

Repair it or sell it?

If the repair costs more than the van will be worth once it's fixed, selling it as it is usually makes more sense. Get both numbers first: a garage quote for the repair, and a valuation for the van as it stands.

Repairing makes sense when

  • The rest of the van is in good shape
  • The garage has found the fault and given you a fixed price
  • You plan to keep the van for years

Selling as it is makes sense when

  • The repair quote is close to, or more than, the van is worth
  • Nobody can tell you what's wrong yet
  • More big jobs are due soon, like tyres or MOT work
  • You need the money now, not a van in a garage
Pricing up a replacement engine?An engine plus fitting can cost more than an older van is worth. We buy broken vans as they are, so check what yours is worth before you buy one.
Value my van as it is

Sold in three steps, running or not

  1. 1

    Tell us what's wrong

    Enter your reg and describe the fault. Photos help.

  2. 2

    Get your valuation

    For your van as it is, based on what you tell us.

  3. 3

    We collect, you get paid

    Running or not, collection is free and you're paid on the spot.

10,123vans bought and counting

Sold in three steps, running or not

  1. 1

    Tell us what's wrong

    Enter your reg and describe the fault. Photos help.

  2. 2

    Get your valuation

    For your van as it is, based on what you tell us.

  3. 3

    We collect, you get paid

    Running or not, collection is free and you're paid on the spot.

10,123vans bought and counting

Sold van stories

Paul Mcguire with a van sold to vandervan
“Top service from start to finish. Got a quick valuation, my van was sold the next day.”
Paul Mcguire· Google review
“Enquired, booked a collection and got paid exactly as agreed on the spot. Great service!”
James Blakeley
“Sold my US import camper van to vandervan for more than I was offered on eBay.”
Josh Day
“Enquired, booked a collection and got paid exactly as agreed on the spot. Great service!”
James Blakeley
“Sold my US import camper van to vandervan for more than I was offered on eBay.”
Josh Day

Broken van questions

Do you buy broken vans that don't run?

Yes. We buy broken vans whether they run or not. Tell us what's wrong when you ask for your valuation, and we collect the van.

Does my van need an MOT?

No. We buy vans with an expired or failed MOT.

What if I don't know what's wrong with it?

Describe what it's doing: warning lights, noises, smoke, or not starting. You don't need a garage diagnosis to get a valuation.

Can I sell a broken van that's still on finance?

Yes. We settle the finance with your lender as part of the sale.

Do I have to get the van to you?

No. We collect it from your home, work or garage.

Guides for broken vans

GuideEngine, gearbox and belt faults: repair or sell?What the common big failures cost to fix, and when selling makes more sense.Read the guide →GuideDPF faults: sell or repair?Why DPFs block, what a clean or replacement involves, and your options.Read the guide →GuideVan won't start: what now?The usual causes, from flat batteries to fuel and starter faults.Read the guide →

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