Sell Scrap Car with Fire Damage in South Africa - Fast Cash & Free Towing

Overview: Selling a Fire-Damaged or Scrap Car in South Africa

If you need to sell a scrap car with fire damage, the process is different from a typical private sale. Fire-damaged vehicles are often declared written-off by insurers or have significant mechanical and electrical loss, which makes them suitable for salvage or scrap buyers. Sell Your Damaged Car buys vehicles in any condition, including fire-damaged and scrap cars, offers free towing nationwide and handles the paperwork so you get paid quickly.

We buy accident, flood, fire, theft-recovery and non-running vehicles for cash across Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and surrounding regions. To learn about our approach and credentials, see our About / How it works page.

What qualifies as a scrap or fire-damaged car?

• Exterior and interior char damage from fire or electrical fires.
• Severe engine, wiring or structural damage making the car non-running or unsafe.
• Vehicles declared a write-off by an insurer or where repair costs exceed market value.

Why selling to a specialist is often the better choice

Repairing fire damage is usually costly, complex and may not restore resale value. Selling to a company that buys scrap and fire-damaged cars avoids towing fees, lengthy repair negotiations and private-sale uncertainty. We provide a streamlined online valuation and manage collection, paperwork and payment.

What we buy

• Written-off and insurance-salvage vehicles.
• Fire-damaged cars and those with burnt wiring or interiors.
• Non-running, stripped or heavily corroded vehicles.

Service highlights for South African sellers

We collect nationwide, handle deregistration or transfer paperwork, and provide near-instant payment after collection. If you want to read more about selling other damaged vehicles, visit our Sell Damaged Cars page for details on accepted conditions.

How the process works: from upload to collection

Our process is designed to be fast and transparent. Submit photos and basic vehicle details on our homepage, receive a competitive cash offer, accept if you choose, and we arrange free towing and paperwork. For a quick start, go to the Sell Your Damaged Car form.

Typical timeline and what to expect

• Submit details and photos: usually under 5 minutes.
• Receive an obligation-free cash offer quickly based on condition and salvage demand.
• Accept the offer, confirm collection and we tow the car at no cost.
• We handle paperwork including deregistration where applicable and release payment after collection.

Inclusions, exclusions and transparency

Inclusions: free nationwide towing, paperwork handling (deregistration/transfer steps), secure payment. Exclusions: vehicles with outstanding finance may require lender clearance or settlement before transfer - we will outline any extra steps during the offer. Offers depend on vehicle data, photos and salvage market conditions specific to South Africa.

Tips to prepare your fire-damaged car for a faster sale

• Take clear photos of the exterior, engine bay and interior to show fire impact.
• Have your vehicle registration and ID ready for faster paperwork.
• If the car is under finance, check your settlement details and share them upfront.

Common questions we handle

Q: Do you collect from smaller towns? A: Yes, we provide free towing across South Africa, including remote areas around Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. Q: Will you buy cars with major wiring or engine fire damage? A: Yes-these are accepted as salvage or scrap depending on condition. For more on non-running vehicles, see our Sell Non-Running Car page.

What happens after collection

After we collect the vehicle, we complete the agreed paperwork, arrange deregistration if required, and process payment. If the vehicle is under finance or has third-party interests recorded, we will explain the steps clearly and work with you to settle any outstanding obligations before transfer.

Sources

• Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) - eNaTIS and vehicle registration information
• South African Insurance Association - guidance on write-offs and salvage vehicles
• South African Police Service - reporting incidents and safety guidance