Sell a Car with a Blown Engine — We Buy It for Cash

A blown engine doesn't mean your car is worthless. Engine replacement can cost $3,000-$7,000+, but your car still has value in its body, transmission, and parts. We buy cars with blown engines for cash — and we tow for free.

A blown engine is one of the most expensive problems a car can have. Whether the engine seized from overheating, threw a rod, lost oil pressure, or simply wore out after 200,000 miles, the repair bill is often more than the car is worth. Replacing an engine typically costs $3,000 to $7,000 or more — and that's if you can find a compatible used engine.

But a car with a blown engine is not junk. The transmission, body panels, interior, electronics, wheels, catalytic converter, and dozens of other components still have value. SellYourVehicle.com buys cars with blown engines for cash, and we tow them away for free. You don't need to rebuild, replace, or even diagnose the engine — we buy the car as-is.

If you're staring at a car with a blown engine and wondering what to do with it, you have three options: spend thousands fixing it, sell it for parts yourself (which takes weeks), or sell it to us for cash in a few days. We make the third option easy.

What Causes a Blown Engine?

Engines fail for many reasons. Some of the most common causes we see in the Phoenix area include:

Overheating — the Arizona heat is brutal on cooling systems; a failed radiator, water pump, or head gasket can destroy an engine
Oil starvation — running low on oil or a failed oil pump can seize the engine
Timing belt or chain failure — a broken timing belt can destroy the valves and pistons
Rod knock — worn bearings cause a knocking sound that eventually throws a rod
Head gasket failure — coolant mixing with oil, white smoke, and eventual engine failure
Broken piston or valve — internal component failure that destroys the cylinder
Hydrolocked engine — driving through flooded roads (common during Phoenix monsoons)

How Much Is a Car with a Blown Engine Worth?

A car with a blown engine is worth less than the same car with a running engine, but it's not worthless. The value comes from the car's other components: the transmission (if it's still good), the body, the interior, the wheels and tires, the catalytic converter, and the scrap metal value of the chassis.

The specific value depends on the year, make, model, mileage, and overall condition of the rest of the car. A newer car with a blown engine is worth more than an older car with the same problem, because the body, interior, and other parts are in better condition. A luxury car with a blown engine may be worth more because the remaining parts are more valuable.

The best way to find out what your car with a blown engine is worth is to submit its details through our form. Tell us the engine is blown, and we'll send you a cash offer based on the vehicle's actual value.

What Paperwork Do I Need?

To sell a car with a blown engine, you'll need the vehicle title (or a replacement title if it's lost). In Arizona, the title must be signed over to the buyer. If you don't have the title, we can still work with you — let us know your title status in the form.

You'll also need to remove your personal belongings and license plates (Arizona plate requirements may vary, so confirm with the Arizona MVD). We'll handle the rest of the paperwork at pickup. If you have the keys, bring them — but even if the keys are lost, we can still buy the car.

Why Choose SellYourVehicle.com

We buy cars with blown, seized, or failed engines
Free towing — no cost to you
Cash paid on the spot at pickup
No need to diagnose or repair the engine
We buy cars with or without keys
No obligation — get your offer risk-free

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