Sell Your Car with Engine Problems in Cape Town - Fast Cash & Free Towing

Sell a car with engine problems in Cape Town - why choose this route

If your vehicle in Cape Town has engine problems, won’t start, or needs major repairs, selling to a specialist buyer can save time, cost and uncertainty. We buy cars with engine failure, blown engines, seized motors and major mechanical faults. Our service provides a quick online valuation, a competitive cash offer, free towing from anywhere in the Western Cape, and managed paperwork so you don’t have to organise transport or deregistration yourself.

Who this helps

• Private owners in Cape Town and surrounding suburbs with non-starting cars.
• Drivers facing expensive engine repairs where costs exceed practical value.
• Small fleet operators needing fast removal and payment for a damaged unit.

What we accept

We buy vehicles in any mechanical condition - seized engines, head gasket failures, timing chain/belt damage, catastrophic engine failure and vehicles that won’t run. For details on other conditions we buy, see our Sell Damaged Cars page.

Why sell instead of repair?

Engine repairs can be costly and time-consuming. In Cape Town, a major engine rebuild or replacement often runs into tens of thousands of R, and older vehicles may have lower market value after repair. Selling to a specialist lets you avoid towing fees, repair delays and the uncertainty of resale after repair.

How our Cape Town service adds value

• Free towing across Cape Town, surrounding areas and nationwide - no collection fee.
• Paperwork handled including transfer and deregistration steps to protect you.
• Fast payment after collection - reliable and transparent timing.

Start by getting an offer: Get your free quote and upload photos and engine details. If you want to understand our process in full, visit our About / How it works page for more on collection and payment flow.

Simple step-by-step process for Cape Town sellers

Our process is built for convenience: submit details and photos, receive a clear offer, accept if it meets your needs, and we arrange free collection and payment. The whole process is designed for owners who want to sell a car with engine problems in Cape Town without the usual hassle.

What we need from you

• Make, model, year and mileage.
• Clear photos (engine bay, exterior, VIN/license plate).
• Short description of the engine problem and any recent repairs.

Legal, paperwork and finance considerations

We handle transfer paperwork and can assist with deregistration to ensure the vehicle is correctly removed from your name. If the vehicle is still under finance, disclose this in the form; we will outline required settlement steps and work with you and the lender to complete the sale where possible. Our team will explain documentation needs specific to Cape Town and South African regulations so you know what to expect.

Tips to maximise your offer

• Be honest and detailed about engine faults - accurate info leads to faster, more reliable offers.
• Provide multiple clear photos of the engine bay and any visible damage.
• Have service records or invoices ready if available - they can improve confidence and valuation.

After collection - what happens next

Once you accept an offer we schedule free towing in Cape Town, complete the paperwork and release payment. Payment timing is communicated clearly before collection so you know when funds will appear in your account. For sellers who want to compare options for non-running vehicles, see our Sell Non-Running Car page.

Ready to move forward? Upload vehicle details now and Upload vehicle details to get a competitive cash offer. If you’d like to know more about our service standards and customer experience, read our About / How it works information.

Common Cape Town scenarios (examples)

Example: a privately owned hatch with a seized engine in Table View - arranging a repair may cost R18,000-R30,000; selling to a specialist avoids storage and repair risk. Figures are illustrative estimates for South Africa and vary by vehicle and market conditions.

Sources

• South African Government - Vehicle ownership and registration guidance
• NAAMSA (National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa) market data
• Road Accident Fund & regulatory information relevant to written-off vehicles