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Failed inspection · Calgary
Car Failed Inspection? Sell It in Calgary $200+, Free Tow
Moved to Alberta and the out-of-province inspection came back with a long repair list? Or a mechanic's inspection found more than you want to fix? Sell the car as it is to i-Tow instead.
We pay $200 – $18,000 + free towing when you accept. View i-Tow on Google.
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Quick answer
Can I sell a car that failed inspection in Calgary?
Yes. i-Tow buys cars that failed an out-of-province, safety or pre-sale inspection as they are, so you don't pay for repairs first. The tow is free when you accept.
- We pay
- $200 – $18,000
- Towing
- Free when you accept
- Hours
- Mon–Sat: 7AM–9PM
Sun: Closed - Call
- 825-712-6191
Before you decide
Failed the Inspection? You Have Options
What owners weigh up after a failed inspection.
Share the report
The inspection report shows exactly what's wrong, so the offer is accurate and holds at pickup.
Repair or sell?Can't register or drive it?
If the car can't legally be driven, the tow is on us when you accept.
Need a tow only?Sell a Car That Didn't Pass Inspection
A failed inspection usually comes with a repair list, and the total can be a shock. Before you book the repairs, get an offer for the car as it is. If the repairs cost more than the car will be worth afterwards, selling now often leaves more money in your pocket.
Out-of-province inspections in Alberta
If a vehicle was last registered in another province, Alberta requires an out-of-province inspection at a licensed facility before it can be registered here. When the car fails, it can't be registered until the listed repairs are done and it passes. Many people who move to Calgary find it easier to sell the car as it is and buy something already registered in Alberta.
Common reasons cars fail
- Worn brakes, leaking brake lines or a soft pedal
- Rust on the frame, rocker panels or brake lines
- Worn ball joints, tie rods or other suspension parts
- Bald or mismatched tires
- Exhaust leaks, a cracked windshield or lights that don't work
What to send us
Give us the year, make, model and kilometres, plus the inspection report or the main items on it. Tell us which province the car is registered in and where it's parked. If the registration is from another province, have it and your ID ready. With that, we can give you an offer that holds at pickup.
Repair it or sell it?
Add up the repair list and compare it with what the car is worth once fixed. If the numbers are close, or the car is older with more repairs likely, selling as is usually wins. See selling a car that needs repairs for a simple way to decide.
Failed-Inspection Car Pickup Across Calgary
We pick up cars that failed inspection in NE Calgary, NW Calgary, SE Calgary, SW Calgary, Airdrie, Chestermere, Okotoks and nearby towns. Badly damaged? See sell a damaged car.
Answers before booking
Sell a Car That Failed Inspection – FAQs
Do you buy cars that failed an out-of-province inspection?
Yes. We buy cars that failed Alberta's out-of-province inspection as they are. Share the report and we'll make an offer.
Do I need to fix anything before you pick it up?
No. We buy the car with the problems it has now. You don't pay for repairs first.
Can I sell a car that isn't registered in Alberta yet?
Usually, yes. Have the registration from the other province and your ID ready, and tell us when you call.
Will the failed items lower my offer?
The offer reflects the car's condition and what it needs. The report helps us give a fair price that won't change at pickup.
Is the tow free if the car can't be driven?
Yes. When you accept our offer, the tow is included.
Before you pay for repairs
Failed Inspection? Get a Free Offer First
Send the main items from the report, then compare our offer with the repair bill.