Are you tired of that old car sitting in your driveway? The motor is no good, it barely works, and you just 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 absolutely avoidable, but if you ignored the signs of a blown engine and continued driving your car, the damage is irreversible.
Don’t give up just 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 engine 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 the engine or replace it. Both will require that you are skilled at 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 are interested in purchasing car parts.
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How to Sell a Car with a Blown or Seized Engine
Car care professionals say the typical value in the motor averages to be 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 seized engine.
Before you put your car up for sale, there are three things to do first. 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, it is vital to know where the car still retains value even though the motor doesn’t work. Walk around the car and pay close attention to any 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.
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.
