Signs of a blown head gasket
White exhaust smoke
Thick, sweet-smelling smoke means coolant is burning in the cylinders.
Overheating engine
The temperature gauge creeps up quickly, especially under load.
Milky oil
A creamy residue on the oil cap shows coolant and oil are mixing.
Losing coolant
The header tank keeps emptying with no visible external leak.
Selling a blown head gasket car in Stockton-on-Tees
Head gasket jobs are labour-intensive. By the time the head is skimmed, pressure-tested and refitted, most garages quote well over £1,000 — and on some engines the damage runs deeper into warped heads or bores.
We cover the whole of Tees Valley, including Billingham, Thornaby, Yarm, Norton, with free collection and no doorstep price drops. We give you a firm figure up front and pay by same-day bank transfer — for any car registered from 2016 onwards with under 170,000 miles.
Frequently asked questions
Do you buy cars with a blown head gasket in Stockton-on-Tees?
Yes. We buy blown head gasket cars right across Stockton-on-Tees and the wider Tees Valley area — any make or model, running or not. You'll get a guaranteed offer in about 60 seconds and free local collection.
Which areas around Stockton-on-Tees do you cover?
We collect free across the whole of Tees Valley, including Billingham, Thornaby, Yarm, Norton and everywhere in between. Collection is never charged, wherever you are.
Can you collect a blown head gasket car that won't drive in Stockton-on-Tees?
Yes. Our Tees Valley recovery drivers load immobile and non-running vehicles onto the truck at no cost — the car never has to be driven or roadworthy.
How soon can you collect in Stockton-on-Tees?
Usually within 24–48 hours anywhere in Tees Valley. Enter your reg, accept your guaranteed figure, and we collect for free and pay by same-day bank transfer on collection.
