Will not start
It may still roll and steer
Some cars will not start but can still be safely moved if the wheels, steering, brakes and access all work.
Non-running car transport
Moving a car that can't be driven
Moveroo can help check carrier options for non-running, damaged, unsafe or project cars, as long as the loading details are clear before pricing.
Tell us early
The carrier needs to know how the car can be loaded.
- Does it start, roll, steer and brake?
- Are keys available and are the wheels unlocked?
- Is the car parked somewhere a carrier can safely access?
What Counts
Non-running can mean a few different things.
A car that will not start is different from a car with locked wheels, no keys, no brakes or damage that affects loading. The more accurate the details are, the easier it is for Moveroo to check the right carrier option.
Cannot be driven
It may need a different loading plan
A damaged or unsafe car may need door-to-door transport even if it technically starts.
Hard to move
The details matter early
Locked wheels, no keys, no brakes, flat tyres, low clearance or visible damage can change which carrier options are suitable.
Quote Details
Share what the car can still do.
Tell us in the quote request if the car does not run, roll, steer or brake. Those details help Moveroo check suitable carrier options before we present the price to you.
Whether the car starts
Whether it rolls
Whether it steers
Whether the brakes work
Whether keys are available
Flat tyres, locked wheels or visible damage
Low clearance, modifications or anything unusual
Where the car is parked now
Not Roadside Recovery
This is planned transport, not a tow truck callout.
Moveroo is not a roadside assistance or emergency towing service. This page is for cars that need planned transport from one place to another, with the loading requirements checked before pricing.
Scenarios where this can be relevant
- Auction cars bought interstate
- Project cars or long-sitting vehicles
- Damaged cars going to a repairer
- Unregistered cars that cannot be driven safely
- Cars that start but are not safe to drive
- Vehicles being moved from a workshop, yard or private property
Access Matters
Where the car is parked can change the transport plan.
Because the car cannot be driven, the pickup point matters. You do not need to solve the loading plan yourself, but Moveroo does need to know about access problems early.
Basement or multi-storey car parks
Narrow or steep driveways
Workshop or auction yard access
Rural properties or unsealed access
Cars parked nose-in with limited room around them
Any location where a larger carrier may struggle to load safely
Door-to-door
Non-drivable transport is usually door-to-door.
A non-drivable car cannot be driven to or from a depot, so the transport usually needs to be planned around where the car is now and where it needs to go.
If the car can be driven
If the vehicle can be driven safely, depot options may be worth comparing. The door-to-door vs depot car transport page explains that comparison for drivable vehicles.
Price Factors
There is no standard non-running surcharge.
Non-running transport can cost more than standard car transport because the carrier may need different equipment, more time, or a different loading plan. The price depends on what the car can still do and where it needs to be picked up and delivered.
Related Pages
Need help with the wider car move?
These pages can help if the car can be driven, the move is interstate, or the vehicle is part of a larger household relocation.
Interstate car transport
Start here if the car can be driven and you want to compare the broader interstate car transport options.
Compare car transportDoor-to-door vs depot
Useful for drivable cars. Non-drivable car transport is usually door-to-door because the car cannot be driven to or from a depot.
Compare drivable optionsHousehold and vehicle move
If the car move is part of a larger household relocation, this explains how the timing can be planned together.
Plan both togetherFAQ
Non-running car transport questions.
The best quote starts with a clear description of what the car can and cannot do.
Can Moveroo help move a car that does not run?
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Some carriers can move non-running cars, but not every carrier can take every non-running vehicle. The quote request needs to explain whether the car starts, rolls, steers and brakes so suitable options can be checked before pricing.
Is this the same as towing or roadside assistance?
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No. Moveroo is not a tow truck or roadside recovery service. This page is for planned car transport, such as auction cars, project cars, damaged vehicles or cars being moved to a repairer.
What details should I include in the quote request?
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Include whether the car starts, rolls, steers and brakes, whether keys are available, whether any tyres are flat or wheels are locked, and where the car is parked now.
Can a non-drivable car go depot-to-depot?
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Non-drivable car transport is usually door-to-door because the car cannot be driven to or from a depot. If the vehicle can be driven, depot options may be worth comparing separately.
Does a non-running car cost more to transport?
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It can. Non-running transport may need different equipment, more time or a different loading plan. The price depends on what the car can still do and where it needs to be picked up and delivered.
What if the car has no keys, flat tyres or locked wheels?
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Include that in the quote request. Those details can affect whether a carrier can load the car safely and whether the job needs extra review before pricing.
Can Moveroo help with auction, damaged or project cars?
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Yes, those are common reasons to check non-running or non-drivable transport. If an unregistered car can still be driven like normal, it is usually treated as a standard car transport job instead.
Next step
Ready to check non-running car transport options?
Include whether the car starts, rolls, steers and brakes, plus where it is parked now. Those details help Moveroo check suitable carrier options before pricing.
01 Tell us what is moving, where it is going and any dates we need to work around.
02 Moveroo reviews the details and explains the next step.
03 You can review the quote before anything is booked.
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