What's it worth fixed?
Compare the repair bill with what the car would sell for once fixed. If the numbers are close, selling as is often wins.
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Needs repairs · Calgary
Sell a Car That Needs Repairs Calgary $200+, As Is
Mechanic just handed you a big quote? Before you pay it, find out what your car is worth as it is. i-Tow buys cars that need repairs in Calgary, from check engine lights to slipping transmissions and rust.
We pay $200 – $18,000 + free towing when you accept. View i-Tow on Google.
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Quick answer
Should I repair my car or sell it as is in Calgary?
If the repair costs more than the car will be worth afterwards, selling as is usually wins. Get a free i-Tow offer and compare it with your quote. 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
Big Repair Quote? Compare Before You Pay
Three questions to ask before fixing an older car.
What's coming next?
An older car with one big repair usually has more on the way. Count that in.
What affects valueWon't start at all?
If the car doesn't run, we have a page just for that.
Sell a non-running carWe Buy Cars That Need Work, As Is
When a repair quote lands, it's tempting to pay it just to keep the car going. But money spent on an older car rarely comes back when you sell. i-Tow buys cars that still drive but need expensive work, and we quote them as they are, so you can compare the offer with the repair bill before deciding.
Problems we buy as is
- Check engine light on
- Transmission slipping, jerking or stuck in one gear
- Oil leaks, overheating or a head gasket problem
- Rust on the body, frame or brake lines
- Suspension, steering or brake work
- Electrical faults, or AC and heater problems
A simple way to decide
Take the repair quote and compare it with three numbers: what the car is worth today as is, what it would be worth once fixed, and what other repairs are likely soon. If the repair costs more than the value it adds, sell. If you're unsure, get our offer first; it's free and there's no obligation.
Selling privately with a known problem
You'll have to tell buyers what's wrong, and most will offer less or walk away after a test drive. It can take weeks of messages and no-shows. Selling to i-Tow takes one call, and the tow is free when you accept. Compare both in our private sale vs cash for cars guide.
What to tell us
Give us the year, make, model and kilometres, what the mechanic found and the repair quote if you have it. Tell us whether the car still drives and where it's parked. An honest description means the offer you get is the offer that stands at pickup.
Cars That Need Repairs, Picked Up Across Calgary
We buy cars that need work in Calgary, Airdrie, Chestermere, Cochrane, Okotoks, Strathmore and nearby towns. Failed an inspection? See sell a car that failed inspection.
Answers before booking
Sell a Car That Needs Repairs – FAQs
Do you buy cars with a check engine light on?
Yes. You don't need to know the exact fault. Tell us what the mechanic said, or what the car is doing, and we'll make an offer.
Can I sell a car with a bad transmission that still drives?
Yes. We buy cars with slipping or failing transmissions, whether they still drive or not.
Should I fix my car before selling it?
Usually not. Repairs on an older car rarely add as much value as they cost. Get our offer first and compare.
Do you buy rusty cars?
Yes. Calgary winters are hard on cars, and we buy them with body or frame rust as they are.
Will the offer change at pickup?
Not if the car matches what you told us. That's why an honest description matters.
Compare before you pay
Get an Offer Before You Pay for Repairs
Tell us what the mechanic found, and we'll give you a number to compare with the quote.