Sell Fire-Damaged Cars in South Africa - Fast Cash, Free Towing Nationwide

Turn a Fire-Damaged Vehicle into Cash - Simple, Secure

If your car, bakkie or fleet vehicle has suffered fire damage, the process to sell can feel daunting. Sell Your Damaged Car buys fire-damaged vehicles across South Africa - Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and surrounding areas - in any condition. We provide a straightforward online valuation, a transparent competitive cash offer, free nationwide towing and fast payment after collection.

Who this service is for

• Private owners with accident- or fire-damaged cars that are not worth repair.
• Small business fleets needing quick disposal of fire-damaged or written-off units.
• Anyone wanting to avoid towing logistics, insurance delays or private-sale hassles.

What we buy and key inclusions

We buy fire-damaged, smoke-damaged, partially burnt and written-off vehicles - whether the car is non-running or appears repairable. Our service includes free towing, handling the paperwork (including deregistration where applicable), transparent offers based on vehicle data and salvage demand, and near-instant payment after collection.

How our offer works

Complete a short online form with vehicle details and clear photos. We assess make, model, year, extent of fire damage and market salvage value to provide a competitive cash offer. If you accept, we book collection and manage all admin. Start by getting a quote on our homepage or learn more about what we buy on the Sell Damaged Cars page.

Service areas and logistics

We collect nationwide - from central Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban to surrounding towns and rural areas. Free towing is arranged at a mutually agreed time. If your vehicle is immobilised or in a secure storage yard, we coordinate collection with facility access and paperwork, minimising your effort.

Common fire-damage scenarios we handle

• Engine bay fires leading to mechanical and electrical damage.
• Interior fires or severe smoke damage that affect trim, wiring and electronics.
• Post-accident fire-damaged cars where insurers have written off the vehicle.

If you need a deeper explanation of our process, see our company overview on the About / How it works page.

What Happens After You Accept an Offer

Once you accept the cash offer we schedule collection. On the agreed date our team arrives with a tow truck, completes the transfer of ownership paperwork and releases payment promptly. Paperwork handling typically includes deregistration assistance and a written receipt for the transaction. For vehicles under finance, we can work with your finance house to settle balances - disclose finance status when you submit details so we can advise accurately.

Step-by-step: from quote to payment

• Upload vehicle details and photos: make, model, year, general condition and images of fire damage on the form.
• Receive a transparent competitive cash offer based on condition and salvage value.
• Accept the offer and confirm collection. Use the Sell Non-Running Car flow if your vehicle won’t start.
• We collect, complete paperwork, and release payment - fast and verifiable.

Examples and practical advice (South Africa context)

Example: a 2010 sedan with a contained engine bay fire may still have salvageable body panels and wheels; offers reflect those parts and scrap metal value (examples in R are indicative and depend on market demand). For fleets, consolidating multiple units for collection can reduce paperwork time and speed payment across your fleet disposal.

Trust and transparency

We provide clear offer breakdowns, handle legal transfer, and issue documentation on collection. To protect yourself: obtain an offer in writing, confirm towing arrangements and retain the sale receipt. If you want to understand wider market context and how insurers classify write-offs, our homepage explains how offers are calculated and what to expect for payment timing.

Ready to sell?

Get your free quote now: choose Get your free quote or Upload vehicle details on the homepage, accept the offer, Confirm collection and Get paid fast - all organised for you nationwide.

Sources

• South African Government - Official information and services
• South African Insurance Association - Insurance practices and write-off classifications
• Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) - Road and vehicle regulatory context in South Africa