Engine seized, knocking, or dead for good? You can still sell your car for cash. We buy cars with blown engines in any condition, tow them for free, and pay you on the spot.
A real quote in 2 minutes — zero obligation
Have a question? Call: 800-219-4551
When a mechanic says your engine is blown, it usually means something inside broke for good: a cracked block, a thrown rod, a seized crankshaft, or a head gasket that let coolant and oil mix. The car won't run without a new or rebuilt engine, and that repair often costs more than the car is worth.
Here's the part most people don't hear: the rest of the car still has value. The transmission, body panels, wheels, catalytic converter, electronics and interior all still have value, and the metal itself is worth money on top of that. That value goes into your offer. It's why we buy cars with blown engines instead of charging you to haul them away.
Tell us the year, make, model and what happened. We'll give you a real offer and free towing. Call 800-219-4551 or complete our online form to get your offer.
These are the signs a shop looks for. Two or more usually means the engine is done, not just in need of a tune-up.
A replacement engine is one of the most expensive repairs a car can need. Typical shop prices in 2026, parts and labor:
| Repair | Typical cost | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Used engine, installed | $2,500–$4,500 | Unknown miles, short warranty if any |
| Rebuilt engine, installed | $3,500–$6,000 | Better odds, still an older car around it |
| New crate engine, installed | $5,000–$10,000+ | Usually more than the car is worth |
Prices are national averages from repair-cost guides and vary by engine and shop. Your offer from us is always free and never depends on these numbers.
Three things set the price. The engine isn't one of them.
Every car is worth at least its scrap metal. A midsize sedan is about $280–$345 right now; a full-size SUV about $475–$590. The offer starts there.
A good transmission, straight body, decent tires and an intact catalytic converter can all add to your offer.
Newer and popular models are usually worth more in parts because more people need them. A common model that doesn't run can beat a rare one that does.
Not all vehicles are worth a lot when sold as a junk or non-running car. Prices also depend on demand for parts, so some vehicles bring more than others, even older ones.
Three steps. Most pickups happen within a day or two.
Year, make, model, and what the engine did. "It overheated and won't start" is plenty.
All of our offers are guaranteed as long as the vehicle matches the information you provided.
We pick it up from your driveway, the shop, or the lot, and pay you before it leaves.
Yes. We buy cars with blown, seized and cracked engines every day. The engine doesn't have to run, turn over, or even be in the car.
It depends on the year, model, and the condition of everything else. Call or complete our online form to get your offer.
No. You don't have to fix or replace the engine for us to buy the vehicle. We buy it as is, and towing is free.
Yes. We pick up from repair shops, impound lots, and driveways. Settle any storage bill with the shop first, and we'll handle the rest.
Yes, having the title makes selling your car quick and easy. If it's lost, the rules depend on your state and its DMV. In some states we can still buy with your ID and registration. See our state-by-state title guides for yours. Not sure? Give us a call and we'll walk you through it.
Yes. Towing is always included and nothing comes out of your payment. As long as the car is accessible and our tow truck can reach it, we can pick it up. We can't pull from parking structures or spots a tow truck can't get into.
Free towing, a real offer, and payment on the spot. The engine doesn't have to run.
Call 800-219-4551