5 Signs of car engine damage
According to the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC)’s most recently published National Road Safety Strategy (NRSS) for 2020 - 2025, 14.1 % of road crashes in South Africa can be attributed to factors associated with the cars' mechanics.
Car engine damage, in particular, can prove hazardous to drivers, pedestrians and passengers if not immediately attended to. What warning signs can drivers look out for?
5 Signs of Possible Car Engine Damage
- Suspicious noises: You can probably tell when your car sounds different than it usually does. Keep an ear open for knocking, thumping, squealing, or grinding noises. Here are 9 car noises you should never ignore.
- Excessive smoke: If your motor starts puffing out more smoke than usual or if the smoke is blue, black or white smoke, you’ll want to get it looked at ASAP.
- Warning lights flashing: Flashing warning lights indicate issues with the mechanical workings of your vehicle. Here’s how to understand your car’s warning lights.
- Decrease in performance: If your car feels less powerful or more clunky to drive, this could point to car engine damage.
- Overheating: Frequent overheating could suggest potential engine failure.
This list may not cover all the warning signs. If you are in doubt, always have your engine checked by a professional.
Do You Need To Sell Your Engine-Damaged Car?
If you have your engine assessed and find a problem, you may be left with an engine-damaged car.
Depending on the extent of the damage, the costs of repairing the engine could work out to be more expensive than the overall value of the car. In this case, selling your engine-damaged car becomes your best solution.
How Can I Sell My Damaged Car?
When your engine-damaged car inevitably reaches the end of its lifespan, consider selling your car with engine damage to Sell Your Damaged Car.
We specialise in buying ANY car in ANY condition (be it hail-damaged, flooded, burnt, accident-damaged or non-running).
We will assist with the towing of your vehicle, handle the paperwork involved in deregistering your engine-damaged car, and offer you a competitive cash price.
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- Fill in your details on our simple online form.
- Upload some photos of your engine-damaged car.
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