Typical range $300–$1600
Sell a Car With a Blown Engine
Sell car with blown engine — how does it work?
A blown engine does not make your car worthless. The transmission, body panels, interior, wheels, and electronics still sell — which is why we typically pay $300 to $1,600 for a car with a dead motor. Free towing within 10 miles of Pontiac, cash at pickup.
- Rod knock, seized, overheated, no compression
- Transmission and body still paid for
- No repair estimates needed
- Free towing
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Sell car with blown engine: questions we get
Is a blown engine worth fixing first?
Almost never on an older vehicle. A used engine plus labor often costs more than the car is worth running, so selling as-is is usually the better financial move.
Do you pay less for rod knock than a seized engine?
Slightly more, actually — a knocking engine can still yield usable internal parts. Either way we buy it.
What if the head gasket is the real problem?
Tell us. A head-gasket car often carries a salvageable engine block, which improves the offer.
How much is my junk car worth?
Most junk cars in the Pontiac area pay between $300 and $2,500. Weight sets the floor and parts demand sets the ceiling, so a complete truck or SUV pays more than a stripped-out compact. Our online form gives you an instant estimated range in about 60 seconds.
Do you really pay cash on the spot?
Yes. Our driver hands you cash when the vehicle is loaded. No mailed checks, no holds, no payment apps required.
Is towing actually free?
Yes, inside our 10-mile radius of Pontiac. We own our tow trucks, so there's no third-party towing bill to deduct from your offer.
How fast can you pick up my car?
Same day is normal if you call before mid-afternoon. Otherwise next day. We give you a time window so you're not waiting around.
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