The bottom line: Frame damage shuts the door on most normal selling options. Private buyers walk away the moment they hear it, and dealers won't take it without a steep discount. If insurance totaled your car, you may be dealing with a salvage title on top of the structural damage, which makes things even harder. But a handful of online...
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6 Best Places to Sell a Car with Mold in 2026
Author: Tomas Gutauskas
Reading time: 16 min
Last updated: April 16, 2026
The bottom line: Yes, you can sell a car with mold. Private buyers will walk away the moment they smell it, but online car-buying services handle mold-affected vehicles all the time. They price it based on what you describe, send a tow truck for free, and pay you at pickup. We tested 5 mold-affected vehicles with Peddle, Wheelzy, and CashForCars...
6 Best Places to Sell a Car with Rodent Damage in 2026
Author: Tomas Gutauskas
Reading time: 15 min
Last updated: April 16, 2026
The bottom line: Rodents chew through wiring, nest in engine bays, and leave behind damage that makes most private buyers and dealerships walk away. But a few online car buyers will still make you an offer and pick the car up for free. We got quotes from Peddle, Wheelzy, and CashForCars across 5 vehicles with different types of rodent damage....
6 Best Places to Sell a Fire Damaged Car in 2026
Author: Tomas Gutauskas
Reading time: 18 min
Last updated: April 16, 2026
The bottom line: Your car caught fire. The insurance company may have already declared it a total loss, or the damage is less severe and you're not sure if there's any money left in it. Either way, private buyers won't touch a burned car, and dealerships will turn you away the moment fire damage comes up. But a few online...
6 Best Places to Sell a Flood Damaged Car in 2026
Author: Tomas Gutauskas
Reading time: 18 min
Last updated: April 16, 2026
The bottom line: A flooded car is one of the hardest vehicles to sell through normal channels. Private buyers back away from water damage because they can't assess what's ruined under the hood or inside the electronics. Dealerships often refuse entirely, and when insurance declares a flood car a total loss, it usually comes back with a salvage title that...
6 Best Places to Sell a Car with Hail Damage in 2026
Author: Tomas Gutauskas
Reading time: 15 min
Last updated: April 16, 2026
The bottom line: A hailstorm can knock thousands of dollars off your car's value in minutes. Private buyers see the dents and walk away. Dealers lowball you because they know hail-damaged cars take longer to move on their lot. But a few online car buyers will still make you an offer and pick it up for free. We got quotes...
How to Sell a Fire Damaged Car? (Minor & Burned Out Vehicle)
Author: Tomas Gutauskas
Reading time: 15 min
Last updated: April 16, 2026
The bottom line: You can sell a fire damaged car even if it's completely burned out. Junk car buyers like Peddle, Wheelzy, and CashForCars purchase fire-damaged vehicles in any condition and offer free towing. If your car still runs and only has minor smoke or cosmetic damage, you have more options. Dealers and instant offer services may make higher offers...
How to Sell a Car with Hail Damage?
Author: Tomas Gutauskas
Reading time: 17 min
Last updated: April 15, 2026
The bottom line: Selling a hail-damaged car is legal and often your best move after a storm. You have three main ways to sell: use online buyers like Peddle, Wheelzy, or CashForCars for the fastest close with free towing, trade in or sell to a dealership for a middle-ground option, or sell privately for the most money with more effort....
How to Sell an Accident Damaged Car? (2026 Guide)
Author: Tomas Gutauskas
Reading time: 9 min
Last updated: April 14, 2026
The bottom line: For most people with accident-damaged cars, selling to an online car buyer is the fastest and easiest option. They handle pickup, payment, and paperwork in 1 to 3 days. They'll buy your car whether it runs or not. If you want maximum money and have time to deal with buyers, a private sale is worth considering. But...
How & Where to Sell a Damaged Car? (Best Places in 2026)
Author: Tomas Gutauskas
Reading time: 12 min
Last updated: April 14, 2026
The bottom line: For most people selling a damaged car, junk car buyers like Peddle, Wheelzy, or CarBrain are the most practical option. Instant offer platforms either reject damaged cars outright or offer very little, especially for cars with accident history or salvage titles. Junk buyers buy them all and handle the towing for free. The one exception is if...
How to Sell a Car with a Salvage Title? (2026 Guide)
Author: Tomas Gutauskas
Reading time: 15 min
Last updated: April 14, 2026
The bottom line: For most salvage title cars, online junk car buyers like Peddle or Wheelzy are your fastest, easiest path. They buy salvage vehicles in any condition, send a free tow truck, and pay you within 24 to 48 hours. If your car has been repaired and drives well, a private sale will get you more money, but it...
10 Tips on How to Sell a Damaged Car (Privately)
Author: Tomas Gutauskas
Reading time: 12 min
Last updated: April 14, 2026
The bottom line: With minor damage that could be fixed with a single repair, selling your car privately can net 15 to 30% more than quick-sale services. The key is strategic presentation: knowing which repairs to make, documenting the damage properly, pricing transparently, and showing buyers the value opportunity. For savvy sellers, minor damage becomes a competitive advantage rather than...