Sell Your Broken Car in Edmonton
Your mechanic gave you the quote, and it's more than the car is worth. Now what? You can pay it, keep driving something you don't trust, or sell the car as-is. We buy broken cars in Edmonton every day, whatever failed, and we pick them up for free.
Call [PHONE] and tell us what the shop found.
Common Breakdowns We Buy
| Problem | Typical repair cost | Why people sell instead |
|---|---|---|
| Blown engine or spun bearing | $4,000 to $9,000+ for a replacement engine | More than most cars over 10 years old are worth |
| Failed transmission | $3,000 to $7,000 for a rebuild or swap | CVTs especially are expensive and hard to rebuild |
| Head gasket failure | $1,500 to $3,500 | Often reveals a warped head or other damage once opened |
| Timing chain or belt failure | $1,000 to $4,000+ | Interference engines can bend valves when a belt snaps |
| Electrical faults | Hard to predict | Diagnosis alone can run several hundred dollars |
| Rusted frame or brake lines | $1,000 to many thousands | May not be safely repairable at all |
The Repair or Sell Decision
Ask yourself three questions:
If the repair is more than half the car's fixed value, or the car has several other problems coming, selling usually makes more sense.
- What's the car worth once it's fixed? Look up similar cars on Marketplace or AutoTrader.
- What else is wearing out? A car with 280,000 km that needs a transmission probably also needs suspension, brakes and more soon.
- Would you trust it after the repair? If you'd still be nervous driving it to Calgary, that tells you something.
How We Value a Broken Car
We don't treat every broken car as scrap. A car with a dead transmission still has a working engine, a body without damage and an interior someone can use. Those are worth something. We look at the failure, the model's parts demand and the overall condition. If your shop wrote up a diagnosis, share it. It helps us give you a more accurate number.
Already at the Shop?
A lot of broken cars are sold straight from the repair shop. Pay the diagnostic bill (or tell us about it), let the shop know we're coming, and we'll pick it up from there. No need to tow it home first.
FAQs
Do I have to disclose the problem?+
Please do. It keeps the quote accurate and means no surprises on pickup.
Can I still drive it to you?+
Don't drive a car with a failing engine or transmission. We'll come to you for free.
The shop has already taken the engine apart. Will you still buy it?+
Yes. Ask the shop to put the loose parts in the car or trunk.
Sell Your Broken Car Today
Call or text [PHONE]. Free pickup from your home or the shop.
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