Sell a Code 3 Car in Pretoria - Fast Cash, Free Towing & Paperwork Help

Why choose a specialist for Code 3 vehicles in Pretoria

Code 3 vehicles often require specialist buyers who understand salvage value, deregistration procedures and safe collection. Sell Your Damaged Car buys vehicles in any condition - accident-damaged, flood-affected, fire-damaged, non-running or written-off - and handles towing, paperwork and payment. Read more about our company and process on our About / How it works page.

What we accept

• Code 3 / written-off vehicles after collision assessments
• Non-running cars and mechanical failures
• Flood-damaged or fire-damaged vehicles
• Vehicles with salvageable parts or for scrap

Key Pretoria service points

We collect across Tshwane including Pretoria CBD, Hatfield, Centurion, Sunnyside and surrounding residential and light-industrial areas. Our local fleet and tow partners operate regularly in the region to provide quick pick-up and minimal waiting times.

What makes our Pretoria service different

• Free towing across Pretoria and Tshwane - no collection fees.
• We handle deregistration and sale paperwork, including for vehicles flagged as written-off.
• Fast payment after collection - we focus on a smooth, transparent transfer.

For more detail on selling a non-running vehicle, see our Sell Non-Running Car page. If the vehicle’s primary issue is accident damage, our Sell Damaged Cars page explains typical considerations for offers.

How the process works in Pretoria

1. Upload vehicle details and photos: Make, model, year, damage description and clear images - this lets us prepare an accurate, competitive cash offer.
2. Receive and review the offer: Offers are obligation-free and based on condition, salvage demand and local market factors.
3. Accept, schedule collection and paperwork: Choose a convenient collection slot; we provide free towing and manage deregistration and ownership transfer.
4. Collection and payment: After vehicle handover, payment is processed promptly - get paid fast directly to your bank account.

Paperwork, finance and deregistration - SA specifics

We handle the necessary paperwork for written-off and salvaged vehicles, including transfer documentation and assistance with deregistration where required. If your car is still under finance, tell us during the valuation so we can outline the steps to settle the account or work with your finance provider. The process follows South African registration and transfer practices to protect both seller and buyer.

Practical tips to prepare your Code 3 car for sale in Pretoria

• Take multiple clear photos of overall condition and specific damage.
• Have identity and proof of ownership documents ready for quicker processing.
• Disclose finance status and any outstanding issues to avoid delays.

What happens after collection

Once we collect the vehicle in Pretoria, we complete the agreed paperwork, process the payment and confirm transfer. Vehicles are typically taken to salvage or dismantling facilities depending on condition. If you need to Upload vehicle details now, the form takes only a few minutes and helps speed up any local collection arrangements.

Example timeline for a Pretoria sale

Ready to proceed? Click Upload vehicle details to start, or confirm your preferred collection time after you accept the offer so we can Confirm collection and get you paid fast.

Sources

• South African Government - vehicle registration and transfer guidance
• Department of Transport South Africa - policy and regulatory information
• Automobile Association South Africa - vehicle and towing advice