Sell a Car with a Blown Engine in South Africa - Fast Cash Offer

Turn a Blown Engine into Cash - Quickly and Easily

A blown engine can make your vehicle effectively non-running and costly to repair. If you want a practical alternative to expensive repairs, Sell Your Damaged Car buys vehicles with engine failure in any condition, offers free nationwide towing, handles the paperwork and issues fast payment after collection. Whether you’re in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban or a surrounding area, our process is designed to save time and reduce hassle.

Who this service is for

• Private owners with a car that won’t start because of a blown engine.
• Small-business fleets wanting to remove non-running vehicles quickly.
• Owners who prefer a straightforward cash sale, free towing, and admin support.

Why sell instead of repair?

Major engine repairs or replacements can cost more than the market value of an older vehicle. Selling to a specialist avoids repair costs, storage fees and the uncertainty of private sales. We buy cars with engine failure, take care of towing and paperwork, and provide a fast solution with minimal effort from you.

Start the process now by choosing to Get your free quote or go directly to our Sell Non-Running Car page to upload vehicle details and photos.

What we accept

• Cars with catastrophic engine failure, seized engines, or blown head gaskets.
• Non-running vehicles that cannot be safely driven or require towing.
• Vehicles with additional damage - accident, flood or fire - combined with engine issues.

We evaluate offers based on the vehicle’s make, model, age, overall condition and salvage demand in South Africa. If you’d like more detail about how our service works, see our About / How it works page.

Simple Step-by-Step Process

1. Upload vehicle details and photos

Use the online form to provide make, model, year, mileage and clear photos of the engine bay and overall vehicle. This typically takes a few minutes. You can Upload vehicle details now to receive an initial offer.

2. Receive and review a competitive cash offer

We return an obligation-free offer based on condition and market demand. If you accept, we confirm collection details and complete the paperwork. Offers are transparent and reflect current salvage market factors in South Africa.

3. Free towing, paperwork and payment

We arrange free nationwide collection from cities and surrounding areas, including Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. Our team handles deregistration and necessary transfer documents; once the vehicle is collected and paperwork verified, you receive fast payment into your bank account.

Important legal and finance notes

• If the vehicle is under finance, inform your lender. We can work with you and the finance company to settle outstanding debt as part of the sale.
• We assist with deregistration where required and provide the paperwork you need for legal transfer.
• Offers depend on condition and market demand; individual valuations vary.

After collection - what to expect

After we collect the vehicle, your payment is processed and verified. We keep you informed of progress and provide receipts and transfer documents. If you need more detail about selling damaged vehicles generally, visit our Sell Damaged Cars page for examples and guidance.

Practical examples (South Africa scenarios)

• A vehicle that seized on the N12 near Johannesburg - owner uploaded photos, accepted an offer and we arranged same-week towing.
• A Cape Town small-business fleet removed a non-running unit with free collection and simple admin handled by our team.

If you want to move forward now, Get your free quote. Confirm collection when ready and Get paid fast after paperwork and collection.

Sources

• Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) - vehicle registration and road traffic information
• National Credit Regulator - guidance on credit and vehicles under finance in South Africa
• AA South Africa - advice on selling written-off or heavily damaged vehicles