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Can you sell a car with a different engine?
The short answer is ‘YES’. You can sell a car with a blown engine. From a legal standpoint, your car has to be in the condition you describe it in. If your engine is blown and won’t start, it’s pretty clear to a buyer: they’re going to need to do some engine work.
Can a dealership sell you a car with a bad engine?
It’s illegal for a dealer to sell you a damaged vehicle without disclosing the car’s condition, but some do. They may use illegal practices to conceal a vehicle’s checkered past or omit the car’s previous problems when talking it up to a customer. Or, they simply may not know the vehicle is not in good condition.
How can I sell my car with a bad engine?
You can sell your car, blown motor and all, to a junkyard, and they’ll handle the hard part for you. There are two options when you sell your car to a junkyard. You can either sell it as is, and they will use the car for parts, or you can sell it as scrap.
Is it safe to drive a car with a rebuilt engine?
If it’s a newer vehicle or a vehicle with low miles and it has a rebuilt engine, we’d be very suspicious of the vehicle and would probably stay away.
Should you buy a used car with an engine replacement?
If you’re buying a used car, seeing a vehicle that’s had an engine replacement is certainly a red flag. In some cases, it can be beneficial — such as if an engine was replaced under warranty to repair a defect present in some cars.
Should you buy a salvage car with a rebuilt engine?
A salvage title could have many underlying problems like flood damage or a serious accident history, while a car with a rebuilt engine has just one concern: the motor. So what should you do if the car you’re looking to buy has a rebuilt engine?
What are the pros and cons of replacing an engine?
The Pros. There’s one major benefit of a car that’s had an engine replacement: Assuming the engine was replaced with a new engine, or even merely a newer engine, it means the engine has less use than the car’s original powerplant. That can be a good thing for long-term reliability.