Get a Competitive Cash Offer for Fire-Damaged Vehicles in South Africa

Why sell a fire-damaged vehicle instead of repairing it?

Fire damage often affects multiple systems (electrical, plastics, wiring looms and interior trim) and can create hidden long-term problems. Repairing a fire-damaged vehicle can be costly, time-consuming and may not restore resale confidence. For many owners - private or small fleet - a competitive cash offer and a fast, low-hassle sale is a practical alternative.

Typical seller priorities

• Minimise time and effort to remove the vehicle from your property.
• Avoid arranging costly towing or repair estimates.
• Get clear paperwork help for deregistration and transfer - especially if the vehicle is written off.

What we buy

We accept fire-damaged cars of all makes and models - from light interior fires to engine-bay damage and total-loss write-offs. If the vehicle is non-running, partially burnt, or declared a salvage/written-off by an insurer, we still consider it. Start with our quick online form to get an obligation-free valuation; it’s the fastest way to find out whether selling is the right choice for you.

Learn more about the service and how it works on our About / How it works page, and see details for other vehicle conditions on our Sell Damaged Cars page.

How our process helps you get a competitive cash offer

We aim to make selling a fire-damaged vehicle straightforward and trustworthy: upload vehicle details and clear photos, receive a transparent competitive cash offer, accept if you’re happy, and we collect the vehicle with free nationwide towing. Paperwork - including deregistration assistance - is handled by us, and payment is released promptly after collection.

Step-by-step

• Upload vehicle details: Make, model, year, odometer, and photos of fire damage.
• Receive an offer: We return a clear, obligation-free cash offer based on condition and salvage market demand.
• Accept and schedule collection: Free towing from metros and surrounding areas - Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and nationwide.
• Paperwork and payment: We complete transfer/deregistration assistance and provide fast payment after collection.

Damage types vs typical offer impact

Local considerations for South African sellers

• Nationwide service - we collect from major metros and surrounding regions in Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban.
• Deregistering a written-off vehicle is an important step; we assist with the admin to make the transfer smooth.
• If the vehicle is under finance, inform the finance provider - we can work with you to settle outstanding balances as part of the transfer process.

Ready to get started?

Get your free quote now: Upload vehicle details, receive a competitive cash offer, then confirm collection and get paid fast. For extra context on non-running vehicles, see our Sell Non-Running Car page.

Trust signals & practical tips

• Provide clear photos from multiple angles - engine bay, dashboard, VIN, and close-ups of burnt areas improve offer accuracy.
• Have ID and proof of ownership ready; if under finance, notify your lender early to streamline settlement.
• Compare our competitive cash offer with other options, then choose the route that meets your timing and administrative needs.

Sources

• AA South Africa - Advice on written-off and salvage vehicles
• South African Insurance Association - Consumer guidance on total loss and claims
• Road Traffic Management Corporation - Vehicle registration and transfer information