Non Runner? And seized cars...

I'm looking at buying a seized vehicle....what does the term non runner mean?

Reply 1

lol it means it dont run why would you wanna buy a non runner :\ the best thing to do with a non runner is sell it for parts

Reply 2

Riderz

Depends WHY it wont run.

If its seized, then it might be internal - ie the engine wont turn because of water/rust in the pistons, or it might be external, such as a problem with the flywheel/starter motor mesh. Or it might be a non runner because of electrical problems. Non runner means it wont go, seized means the engine wont turn over. Neither are insurmountable problems, it just depends on your abilities with a spanner and how much you know about cars.

If you can get it cheap enough it might be an interesting project.

Reply 3

Marlene Dietrich

my uncles and cousins are all "lets fix up a car" types so just doing some googling - dont think id buy a non runner though - looks like there are some decent seized cars on the auctions im looking at, just gonna take aforementioned uncle along methinks.

Reply 4

gbduo

If I was looking for a project, I would be looking out for a clean, mint, and perfect bodywork, any mechanical problems are usually easily fixed at home, bodywork is a professionals job.

Reply 5

InArduisFouette

graham body work can be done 'at home' but only if you have access to enough space to do it - but you are right it is time consuming and takes practice ... i've sprayed boats in a double width and slightly over length garage with a cheaply built spray booth made of gaffa tape and polytheme and got pretty good results but that was using decent quality materials , lots of prep time and a good compressor/ gun set up

Reply 6

Metromartin

jonnyboii

lol it means it dont run why would you wanna buy a non runner :\ the best thing to do with a non runner is sell it for parts

depends what the problem is, asses it and make a judgement.

Reply 7

Gunay Shekerali

I have a vw golf 02 reg perfect body but non runner

Reply 8

CAElite

If you are interested im currently selling a "kind of running" 53 MG ZS V6. The fuel system needs rebuilt but I dont have access to a garage to work in at the moment. Asides from that its a good motor. Drop me a Pm if you want details.

Reply 9

jamesthehustler

depends on what and how much i've heard of from my uncle that a jag is as little as £2k running sometimes £200 not running other time is more like £14,000 NN
hell one bought a new maserati for £15,000 still under its factory cover in lost freight