{"id":241,"date":"2019-05-15T14:46:26","date_gmt":"2019-05-15T14:46:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/?p=241"},"modified":"2019-05-15T14:46:26","modified_gmt":"2019-05-15T14:46:26","slug":"is-my-car-totaled-if-the-engine-blew","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.junkcarsindy.com\/blog\/is-my-car-totaled-if-the-engine-blew\/","title":{"rendered":"Is My Car Totaled if the Engine Blew?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A blown car engine is a real thing; it is not just something\nyou hear about in auto shop commercials and big screen comedies. An engine can\nblow for a number of reasons, but ultimately, it falls back on negligence.\nContinue reading to learn what you need to know about a blown car engine,\nincluding what can cause it, how to prevent it, and whether or not your car can\nbe repaired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Causes for a Blown Engine<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

When an engine blows, it means that it explodes. How does\nthis happen? Well, the number one cause for a blown car engine is overheating. An\nexcessive amount of heat produced in a car engine can be incredible detrimental\nto the vehicular systems, as well as, the safety of the occupants in your car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for the cause of overheating, there could be many\npossibilities. Common reasons why engines overheat include coolant leaks, lack\nof coolant, lack of motor oil, and similar fluid losses or leaks. To\ndistinguish between a blown engine and an overheating one, you can examine the\ncolor of smoke it is producing. If the smoke has a blue hue, it is likely due\nto the oil burning in your engine, which indicates a blown engine. If the smoke\nis more like steam and white in color, it is likely a less expensive repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But that is the real question; can a blown engine be\nrepaired? Or is a vehicle totaled once the engine explodes? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, the answer all depends on the car\u2019s current market\nvalue, and whether or not it is worth paying thousands of dollars for a new\nengine, plus additional fees for professional installation. You see, if your\ncar is only worth $4,000 on the market, but it costs $5,000 to repair the blown\nengine, your insurance company will deem your vehicle a total loss. On the\nother hand, if you have a new car that is worth $20,000 give or take, and it\ncosts a total of $6,000 to repair, your car is not totaled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What To Do With a Totaled Car<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, automotive insurance carriers do not cover\nblown engines because it is considered a mechanical breakdown rather than a result\nof a covered car accident. If a car owner blows up their motor, it is not\ngenerally covered under any type of insurance policy, including liability,\ncollision, and comprehensive. Of course, there may be exceptions for newer\nmodel vehicles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what can you do with your totaled car that you will not get any insurance money for? You can scrap it for cash at a local Indianapolis junk car company<\/a>. They will pay you cash on the spot for your junk car, regardless of age, make, model, or condition. Just be sure to choose a reputable and experienced company that retains state of the art scales and similar technologies to render the best offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trust Our Junk Car Buyers for the Best Deals!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call GC\u2019s Junk Cars at 317-608-2188<\/strong> to sell a junk car for cash in Indianapolis, today! We have been buying junk cars throughout the Central Indiana area for several years. You will get the best price for your car because you are selling directly to the scrap yard! There is never a middle man, which means you walk away with more cash in your pocket. We buy all types of vehicles in all types of shape, running or not, and offer free towing and pick-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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