Sell Your Toyota AS-IS

Who Will Buy My Toyota That's Not Working?

If you have a used Toyota in excellent condition, you shouldn't have much problem selling it and getting at or near its Kelley Blue Book value.

But if your Toyota has been damaged in a collision or is not running, trying to sell your crashed or undrivable car for a good price may be a challenge.

If you have an old car with mechanical damage or body damage you don't want to pay for, selling it is your best bet. You can take the savings from avoiding repairing your car, plus the profit from selling it, and put it towards a new vehicle with fewer problems.

But where should you sell your old car? Depending on what condition it's in, you have a few options for selling it:

• You can take it to a dealership.
• You can sell it to a junkyard.
• You can find a private buyer.
• You can visit an online junk car buyer

Does Your Toyota Have Mechanical Problems? We'll Buy It.

Trying to find a buyer for your old Toyota with a seized or blown engine can be a major challenge. The engine is incredibly expensive to repair, which means most standard used car buyers will send you away. Private buyers will push the price down as far as possible because they know they'll have to deal with the engine themselves. Even trying to sell your car for parts can be a problem when you have mechanical damage.

This is because if you have a bad engine or a bad transmission, the two most valuable parts of your car are not working. Trying to sell the remaining parts one by one will take months, and in the end you may not make any more than if you had just sold the car intact. Luckily, there are online car buyers that will make a fair market offer on your less-than-perfect car. CarBrain has been buying damaged cars for over a decade. We specialize in helping you find out what your car is worth. You can get paid for your damaged car fast. All it takes is a few minutes to get a quote. We can walk you through the entire process and answer any questions you have.

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Should You Consider Engine Replacement for Your Car Toyota: Is It Worth It?

If your car still has better years ahead of it, then it might be worth the costs of replacing a bad engine. However, if your car’s glory days are in the past and its value is outweighed by the replacement costs, then it might not be in your best interests to replace that blown engine.

How Much Does It Cost To Fix a Blown Head Gasket?Fixing a broken he­ad gasket's cost can fluctuate. The car's type­, damage level, and your local labor rate­ play key roles. Gene­rally, mending a damaged head gaske­t could cost you from a handful of hundreds to beyond a thousand dollars. Expense­s generally cover labor for taking out the­ cylinder head(s), replacing the­ gasket, and fixing any engine damage­ by the broken gasket.

Understanding Engine Replacement Costs: Factors That Influence Pricing

When facing an engine replacement, car owners must navigate a variety of factors that can significantly impact the total cost. From the age and model of the vehicle to the location and type of service provider, understanding these elements can help in effectively planning and managing expenses. Let's explore how the generation of your car, along with geographical and shop-related variables, affects the cost of engine replacements.

Why Engine Replacement Cost Varies by Car Generation:

• Part Availability: Older car parts may be rare and expensive, while newer car parts are generally more available but might incorporate expensive technologies.
• Technological Complexity: Newer engines often use advanced technology, requiring more specialized skills and tools for replacement, which can increase costs.
• Labor and Tools: The complexity of modern engines may require mechanics with advanced training, raising labor costs. Newer tools and diagnostic equipment may also be needed.

Impact of Location and Shop Type on Labor Costs:

Labor costs for engine replacement vary significantly based on the region and the type of service provider. Urban areas and dealerships generally have higher rates than rural areas and independent shops. The expertise level of the shop also affects the pricing.

Incorporating Labor Cost:

When reviewing engine replacement costs, it's essential to add the estimated labor cost (hourly rate multiplied by the number of hours) to the engine part cost to get a complete view of the expense involved. This total gives a realistic idea of what to expect financially for an engine replacement.

Check Out Some Damaged Toyotas We Bought in March (2024)

• Total Vehicles Offers: In 2024, CarBrain successfully acquired over 987 Toyota vehicles nationwide.
• Rapid Response and Processing: 80% of these vehicles were picked up and processed within 48 hours of the initial offer, underscoring our commitment to efficiency and customer satisfaction.

1999 Toyota 4Runner

Mileage: 191,000Location: Trenton, NJ

$850.00

1994 Toyota Land Cruiser

Mileage: 164,000Location: Baton Rouge, LA

$1,850.00

1990 Toyota Pickup

Mileage: 153,000Location: Ashburn, VA

$1,065.00

2002 Toyota RAV4

Mileage: 136,913Location: West Palm Beach, FL

$810.00

2002 Toyota Highlander

Mileage: 172,000Location: Sterling, VA

$1,000.00

2002 Toyota Tundra

Mileage: 138,609Location: Hollywood, MD

$1,200.00

1986 Toyota Pickup

Mileage: 450,000Location: Gig Harbor, WA

$800.00

1998 Toyota Tacoma

Mileage: 210,000Location: Cloverdale, CA

$1,150.00

We Purchase All Toyota Models

Looking to sell your Toyota? We buy every model! From the sporty Corolla to the rugged Tacoma, we offer competitive prices and a hassle-free selling process. Check out the list below to find your model and get started.

YEARS: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023