Ford Mondeo wagon
Paid$700
Flood damaged car buyers
Flood Damaged Car Buyers Brisbane
Up to $19,999
Flooded, water-damaged or written off. Free towing. Paid on pickup.
Car went under? When the Brisbane River, Oxley Creek or a local creek breaks its banks, cars in garages and streets go under fast. Don't try to start a flooded car. Send us the details, and we'll make an offer and tow it away for free.
Available 24/70424 712 131- Trusted & Licensed
- 10 Years’ Experience
- Free Towing
- Free Paperwork
- Free RemovalTowing with accepted pickups
- Fast QuotesDirect response from our team
- Same-Day PickupWhen access and timing allow
- All Makes & ModelsAny age or condition considered
Real pickups
Recent cars we've bought
Holden Commodore wagon
Paid$650
Subaru Tribeca
Paid$1,100
Nissan Navara
Paid$4,500
Fiat Ducato van
Paid$1,500
Hyundai Santa Fe
Paid$2,200
How it works
Sell your car in three clear steps
Start with the vehicle details. We confirm the offer, access and collection arrangement directly with you.
- Step 1
Tell us about the car
Send the year, make, model, condition and pickup suburb through the form, or call us. Photos help but are optional.
- Step 2
Get an individual offer
We review the details and contact you with an offer. Nothing is booked until you accept it.
- Step 3
Free pickup, paid on the spot
We confirm a pickup time that suits you, tow the vehicle at no cost and complete the agreed payment at collection.
What our sellers say
Average rating 4.8 out of 5
Vehicles & conditions
Vehicles We Buy in Any Condition
We buy everyday cars, work vehicles and specialty vehicles in running, damaged, non-running and end-of-life condition. Each vehicle and pickup is assessed individually before an offer is confirmed.
Vehicle types we buy
Cars, SUVs and 4WDs
Utes and vans
Light trucks and heavy trucks
Commercial fleets
Classic vehicles
Conditions we consider
Running and non-running
Damaged vehicles
Accident damaged
Hail damaged vehicles
Flood affected
Fire damaged vehicles
Written-off
Unregistered
Non-roadworthy vehicles
Engine or transmission failure
Vehicles with missing parts
Scrap and end-of-life
Old vehicles
Rusted vehicles
Vehicles without keys
Better for the Environment
An old car left on the street or in the yard slowly leaks oil and coolant and rusts away. When you sell it to us, it is reused or recycled.
- Fluids handled safelyOil, fuel, coolant and battery acid are drained and disposed of by licensed facilities, never washed into soil or stormwater drains.
- Parts reused, metal recycledWorking parts go back into service as used spares, and the steel and aluminium are recycled into new products instead of going to landfill.
- Done by the rulesEvery vehicle is handled under state waste and environmental laws, with the paperwork done properly.
After the water
Why a flooded car is rarely worth fixing
Water does its damage out of sight. Even after the car is dried out, silt and moisture keep working on the wiring, the computers, the sensors and the seats, and faults can keep appearing for months. That's why insurers write off so many flooded cars, and why private buyers avoid them.
The worst thing you can do is turn the key. If water has got into the engine, trying to start it can bend the internals and wreck a motor that might otherwise have had value. Leave it, take photos, and let us tow it on a truck.
Brisbane's floods have hit the same low-lying pockets more than once, from Rocklea, Oxley and Yeronga on the river to Goodna in Ipswich and creek suburbs in Logan. After a flood we buy cars from homes, streets and holding yards, and pay for them at pickup.
- Cars that sat in floodwater
- Water in the engine, cabin or electrics
- Flood write-offs and uninsured cars
- Free towing, no need to start it
Flood damage we buy
- Cars that sat in floodwater
- Water in the engine
- Wet carpets and seats
- Electrical faults after water
- Salt-water damage
- Silt and mud in the cabin
- Flood write-offs
- Uninsured flooded cars
- Flooded utes and 4WDs
- Flooded vans and trucks
- Cars from flooded garages
What to do with a flooded car
Don't start it
If water reached the engine air intake, turning the key can force water into the cylinders and destroy the engine. A car that hasn't been started is worth more to us.
Mark the water line
Photograph the tide mark on the doors and seats, plus the engine bay. How high the water came is the biggest factor in a flooded car's offer.
Talk to your insurer first
If you're insured, call your insurer before selling. If they pay out the claim, the car becomes theirs. If you're not claiming or not covered, you can sell it to us directly.
Move quickly
Rust, mould and corrosion set in within days. The longer a flooded car sits, the less it's worth, so get an offer as soon as you can safely reach the car.
Flooded car FAQ
Flood damaged car questions
Selling a car after a flood in Brisbane, Ipswich or Logan.
Do you buy cars that have been fully under water?
Yes. Even a car that was submerged still has metal and some parts value. The offer depends on how deep the water was, whether it was salt or fresh, and how long the car sat.
Should I try to start my flooded car?
No. If water got into the engine, starting it can cause serious internal damage. Leave it off and we'll tow it, so it never needs to run.
Is a flood-damaged car worth selling?
Usually, yes. Repairing a flooded car is expensive and faults often keep showing up, so selling it as it is tends to be the safer financial choice, especially for older cars.
Can I sell a flooded car my insurer wrote off?
If the insurer paid you out, the car belongs to them. If you kept it or bought it back, you can sell it to us, and we'll explain what the write-off means for the paperwork.
How soon can you collect after a flood?
As soon as roads are open and the car can be reached safely. After a big flood demand is high, so get your request in early and tell us where the car is parked.
Do you buy salt-water damaged cars from the bayside?
Yes. Salt water is harder on metal and electrics than fresh water, which affects the offer, but we still buy these cars across the bayside and Redlands.
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Ready to sell your flooded car?
Tell us the year, make, model, condition and pickup suburb. We’ll review the details, contact you directly with an offer and arrange collection if you choose to accept. More ways to contact us
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