Are you tired of that old car sitting in your driveway? The motor is no good; it barely works, and you want to get rid of it. Well, you can sell a car with a blown engine and still get top dollar.
A blown motor is avoidable, but the damage is irreversible if you ignore the signs of a blown engine and continue driving your car.
Don’t give up yet, though—just because the engine doesn’t run doesn’t mean the car is worthless.
What to do With a Car that Needs an Engine or Has a Seized Engine
What are you going to do with the car? Selling is the best option for anyone unprepared for extensive and expensive engine repairs or replacement.
There is no simple solution to this problem. Damaged pistons from broken timing belts, blown head gaskets, and crankshaft failure cause a blown bottom end. When this happens, you’ll have to figure out what to do with your car that doesn’t run.
Here are a few things that you can do with a car that has a blown engine or needs an engine:
- Rebuild or replace: You can rebuild or replace the engine. Both will require that you are skilled in automotive repair. You must also consider the cost and the overall value of the vehicle.
- Trade the car: Dealerships will take a trade-in in almost any condition, even if the engine is blown or seized. You won’t get top dollar, but they will give you some value towards buying a new vehicle.
- Sell it for parts: There are options online for posting car parts for sale. You can also sell them by word of mouth or cold-call local mechanics to see if they want to purchase car parts.
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How to Sell a Car with a Blown or Seized Engine
Car care professionals say the typical value of the motor averages about 20 percent of the car’s overall worth. For this reason, the logical choice is to sell your car with a blown engine or a seized engine.
There are three things to do before you put your car up for sale. Take an opportunity to review this information to ensure that you get more money when you sell.
1. Check Overall Condition
Since you are selling the vehicle, knowing where the car retains value is vital even though the motor doesn’t work. Walk around the car and pay close attention to dents, dings, and damage. Take notes on a pad of paper. Even minor wear and tear must be noted. You will need this information later.
Think like a buyer. What would you want to know is wrong with the car? Check everything, from vents to handles to mirrors and safety belts.
FAQ
What to Do With a Car With a Blown Engine?
If you find yourself with a car that's given up the ghost engine-wise, you've got a few options:
- Repair It: This is costly and often not worth it, especially if your car is older than your favorite pair of jeans.
- Sell Individual Parts: A hustle for sure. Who has the time for that? Please send it to a Scrapyard: Ehh, possible, but not the most lucrative option.
- Sell It to UsjunkCars: Ding, ding, ding! We've got a winner. We'll take that clunker off your hands, give you cash, and even tow it away for free!
In short, if you're in this unfortunate situation, give UsjunkCars a ring. We have a solution that'll put a smile back on your face!
How Much is a Car With a Blown Engine Worth?
Ah, the million-dollar question! Okay, maybe not a million, but you get the point. The value depends on the make, model, and other factors like overall condition. But tell me a secret: UsjunkCars offers some of the fairest and squareest rates. We're like the fairy godparents of the junk car world, turning pumpkins into gold—or at least cash!
Can You Trade in a Car With a Blown Engine?
In theory, sure, you could try to trade it in. But dealers will lowball you so much you'll feel like you've been dunked in a game of "whack-a-mole." UsjunkCars cuts through all that nonsense. We give you a fair offer, no games, no gimmicks.
Who Buys Cars With Blown Engines?
Drumroll, please...We do! UsjunkCars buys cars with blown engines. No matter the condition, we want your four-wheeled (or maybe three-wheeled?) buddy.
How Much is a Car Worth With a Blown Engine?
Look, we get it. You're looking for a ballpark figure here. While it's hard to give a one-size-fits-all answer, we've got an easy-peasy quoting system. You provide a few details, and we shoot you a number that'll have you thinking you hit the jackpot.
2. Consider Selling Options
The next step is to get the best deal on the remaining value of your car. First, find out who buys cars that don’t run or have blown engines. For example, Jeep owners love their Jeeps, even when they don’t run. Why? Probably because, regardless of the year, many of the parts are interchangeable.
That may not be why they love their Jeeps, but it will be why they buy your defective Jeep. Yet, private parties are not your only option.
