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Sell my car with engine or gearbox problems

Engine and gearbox repairs can easily cost more than a car is worth. Before you sign off on a big garage bill, get a free offer for the car as it is.

  • Any damage or fault
  • Free UK collection
  • No fees
  • Paid the same day

Get your free valuation

It takes about a minute. No obligation.

Part 1 Registration and mileage
Part 2 The car and your details

Great. Just a few more details so we can price it accurately.

Prefer to talk? Call free on 0800 206 2208 or WhatsApp us

Why sell your car with engine problems to us

Engine faults

Head gasket, timing belt or chain, turbo, injectors, DPF and EGR faults, overheating and seized engines.

Gearbox and clutch

Clutch and dual-mass flywheel, manual gearbox, automatic and DSG faults.

Garage reports help

A diagnosis or repair quote from your garage helps us make an accurate offer.

Sell your damaged car in 3 simple steps

  1. Step 1 of 3

    Get your free valuation

    Enter the registration and mileage and tell us what's wrong, or send photos of the damage and any garage report on WhatsApp.

  2. Step 2 of 3

    Accept your offer

    We come back with a price and hold it for 7 days, so there's no rush to decide.

  3. Step 3 of 3

    Free collection, paid same day

    Pick a time that suits you. We collect from your door anywhere in the UK and pay you on the day.

Sell my car with engine or gearbox problems: FAQs

My garage says the engine needs replacing. Is the car still worth selling?

Yes. Send us the diagnosis and we will make an offer on the car as it is.

Can you collect from my garage?

Yes. Tell us where it is and we will arrange it with them.

Do you buy cars with warning lights on?

Yes. Tell us which lights are showing.

Ready to sell your car with engine problems?