Get an Offer for an Engine-Damaged Car in SA - Fast Cash, Free Towing

Why sell an engine-damaged car instead of repairing it?

Engine repairs - especially when the block or crankshaft, turbo, or major internal components are compromised - often cost a significant portion of a vehicle’s market value. For many owners in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, accepting an offer is quicker and lower risk than arranging expensive rebuilds or sourcing rare parts.

Key benefits we provide

• Competitive cash offer based on make, model, year and extent of engine damage.
• Free towing nationwide - from city centres to surrounding areas.
• We handle deregistration and required paperwork, including vehicles under finance.

How engine damage affects offers (general guide)

These ranges are illustrative and depend on vehicle specifics and current salvage market conditions in South Africa. For an accurate assessment, upload photos and details to get a tailored offer.

Learn more about what we buy and the typical vehicle conditions we accept on our Sell Damaged Cars page. For a short overview of how our process works, see our About / How it works page.

How our offer and collection process works

We keep the steps simple so you don’t have to manage repairs, towing or complex admin. Submitting your vehicle details takes a few minutes and we'll reply with a clear cash offer tailored to engine condition, age and market demand.

Step-by-step

1. Upload vehicle details and photos: Make, model, year, odometer reading and clear images of the engine bay and vehicle exterior.
2. Receive a transparent offer: We explain how the offer was calculated and any deductions due to condition or salvage potential.
3. Accept and schedule collection: Free towing anywhere in South Africa; we collect from Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and surrounding areas.
4. Paperwork and payment: We handle deregistration and paperwork. Payment is released promptly after collection.

What we accept

• Engine-damaged and non-running cars
• Accident-written-off vehicles and salvageable cars
• Fleet vehicles with mechanical failures

To start, Get your free quote by uploading photos and vehicle details. If your vehicle won’t move, see our dedicated Sell Non-Running Car page for guidance.

Our process is designed to be low risk and straightforward: transparent valuation, free nationwide collection and fast payment after we collect and complete paperwork. If you want to understand how to avoid common pitfalls in selling damaged vehicles, review our advice on preventing scams and ensuring secure transactions on the homepage linked above.

Common owner questions (brief)

• Q: Will you buy a car still under finance? A: Yes - tell us the loan details during the quote and we’ll explain settlement options.
• Q: Do I need to be present at collection? A: Typically yes for ID and sign-off, but we can accommodate alternatives if needed.
• Q: How long until payment? A: Payment is released promptly after collection and paperwork verification.

Sources

• South African Department of Transport - vehicle licensing and registration
• eNaTIS - National vehicle registration system information
• AA South Africa - guidance on selling damaged or written-off vehicles
• National Credit Act information (gov.za) - notes on vehicles under finance