Will an engine replacement change the value of my Toyota Kluger 2019?
Asked by Kaye
If the engine is replaced in a Toyota Kluger 2019 after just 13,000km because it is burning oil, is it going to affect the resale price of the vehicle down the track? Can any further damage be caused to other components/parts of the vehicle if it is continued to be driven?
Answered by CarsGuide
7 Sep 2020Having a replacement engine fitted will not damage your car’s resale value. In fact, I think the situation would be quite the opposite. If the vehicle is burning oil to the extent that Toyota wants to replace the engine under warranty, then there’s something not right inside the engine. And trying to sell a vehicle in that condition would be virtually impossible, not to mention that you’d be tearing up dollars because it would be worth a fraction of the same Kluger with a good engine.
Continuing to drive a car that’s burning excess oil can damage the catalytic converter in the exhaust system, so it’s not wise to simply keep topping the oil up; the problem needs to be addressed and fixed permanently.
About the only way a replacement engine will affect resale value is in the case of a classic or collector vehicle where potential buyers want to see a car with its original engine and transmission. With all due respect to the Toyota Kluger, that’s not likely to ever be an issue with your car.
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