No idea what to do

[Rozzy73]

Hi all, just joined today and looking for some advice please.  I have 2016 XE sport with a dead engine. I have no idea how to sell a dead car?  Any advice is gratefully received. Thanks

[Wrinkly]

15 hours ago, Rozzy73 said:

Hi all, just joined today and looking for some advice please.  I have 2016 XE sport with a dead engine. I have no idea how to sell a dead car?  Any advice is gratefully received. Thanks

Roisin

What do you actually mean by a "dead engine". Is it that the engine will not start or is it that the engine has seized solid. A few details may help in receiving any advice or opinions.

Best Wishes and Regards, John

[Old Peter]

Welcome to the club, Roisin.

Have you any reason why the engine is dead?  That would help.

Regards,

Peter.

 

[Rozzy73]

The garage has said it has lost oil pressure, when they managed to start it, it makes a loud knocking sound and probably needs a new engine.

[Wrinkly]

6 hours ago, Rozzy73 said:

The garage has said it has lost oil pressure, when they managed to start it, it makes a loud knocking sound and probably needs a new engine.

Roisin

Sounds serious and if it is a loud haeavy sounding knock is probably "Big End Trouble". Will be expensive to repair. I imagine your choices are:

1/ Have the engine repaired........... probably not a good financial action.

2/ Buy a good secondhand engine and have it fitted .......... again probably a dear financial action.

3/ Advertise the car, outlining the fault and hope to get a reasonable offer from someone who has or can acquire a replacement engine. Again not going to be a financial success I would think. Sometimes your first loss is your best loss.

I am assuming this car has no sort of warranty or guarantee that you could try claiming on.

Best Wishes for an acceptable outcome. Regards, John