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<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" > <channel> <title>More Cash For Scrap</title> <atom:link href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>https://www.morecashforscrap.com/</link> <description>Vancouver Scrap Car Removal Service</description> <lastBuildDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 16:52:54 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en-US</language> <sy:updatePeriod> hourly </sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency> 1 </sy:updateFrequency> <generator>https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.3</generator> <item> <title>Why Is My Car Shaking?</title> <link>https://www.morecashforscrap.com/blog/why-is-my-car-shaking/</link> <comments>https://www.morecashforscrap.com/blog/why-is-my-car-shaking/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[scrapcar]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:46:25 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cash for cars]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cash for scrap cars]]></category> <category><![CDATA[junk car removal]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Scrap Car Buyers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[scrap car removal]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.morecashforscrap.com/?p=11369</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Why Is My Car Shaking? For those of you who drive an aging vehicle, a high mileage vehicle, or drive a vehicle that you purchased used recently, you’ll want to read this blog post. Because one of the most commonly asked question for people in these situations is, “why is my car [...]</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/blog/why-is-my-car-shaking/">Why Is My Car Shaking?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com">More Cash For Scrap</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-1"><h1>Why Is My Car Shaking?</h1><p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-2169 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/wet-car-driving-e1710124644863.jpg" alt="Why is my car shaking" width="900" height="600" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-2"><p>For those of you who drive an aging vehicle, a high mileage vehicle, or drive a vehicle that you purchased used recently, you’ll want to read this blog post. Because one of the most commonly asked question for people in these situations is, “why is my car shaking?”.</p><p>It can suddenly come on out of the blue, or it can start as a slight vibration, and slowly worsen over time.</p><p>Additionally, it could have been present at the time that you bought your vehicle if you purchased used. However, the issue that the previous owner thought it was might not actually be the problem.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-3"><h2>What Makes a Car Suddenly Shake?</h2><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-2425 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/driving-shuddering-car.jpg" alt="scrap cars for cash" width="824" height="412" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/driving-shuddering-car-200x100.jpg 200w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/driving-shuddering-car-300x150.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/driving-shuddering-car-400x200.jpg 400w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/driving-shuddering-car.jpg 474w" sizes="(max-width: 824px) 100vw, 824px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-4"><p>Most vehicles don’t typically start shaking suddenly and without warning. That’s not to say that it doesn’t happen at all, but it’s just not as common as a progressive shake that has evolved over time.</p><p>From bad brakes to a faulty sway bar to even something as simple as tire or wheel damage; we’ll discuss in detail what the most common causes of a car shaking are and what to do about it in today’s blog post.</p><p>We are a professional scrap car removal company that has been <a href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/locations/vancouver/">buying scrap cars across the Lower Mainland since 2005</a>. We have seen and hear it all when it comes to mechanical failures and defects. And today, we’ll share some of the knowledge and experience with you.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-5"><h2>What Is My Car Shaking When Driving?</h2><p>When it comes to shaking on a vehicle, it’s not so much the severity of the shake that helps a mechanic determine what is causing it, as it is when the shake is happening.</p><p>Because if your vehicle is shaking only when you brake, that could signal worn, damaged, or malfunctioning brake systems.</p><p>But if your vehicle is shaking when you accelerate, that could imply that the transmission is struggling, the engine isn’t secure, and a whole host of other problems.</p><h2>The Most Common Causes of Car Vibrations</h2><p>With such a plethora of causes of vehicle vibrations, shaking, and shuddering, we’ve broken down which issues you may be experiencing, and what can cause it below.</p><h2>1. Car Shaking When Idling</h2><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-6394 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/car-pulling-to-one-side.jpg" alt="Wheel pulling" width="854" height="430" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/car-pulling-to-one-side-300x151.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/car-pulling-to-one-side-768x387.jpg 768w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/car-pulling-to-one-side-800x403.jpg 800w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/car-pulling-to-one-side.jpg 999w" sizes="(max-width: 854px) 100vw, 854px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-6"><p>Aging vehicles, like the ones we buy across the Lower Mainland, have a natural tendency to shake or vibrate when idling.</p><p>This is due in part to worn engine components and tired transmissions, but it can also signal a deeper and more costly repair that is on the horizon.</p><h3>The Most Common Causes of Your Car Shaking When Idling Include:</h3><ul><li>Loose or damaged engine mounts</li><li>Malfunctioning idle control valve</li><li>Miscellaneous vacuum leaks</li><li>Worn spark plugs (should be changed approximately every 150,000 kms)</li><li>Failing fuel pump</li><li>Malfunction throttle position sensor</li><li>Dirty fuel injectors</li><li>Damaged or worn belts</li><li>Clogged fuel filter</li><li>Faulty camshaft timing</li></ul><p>As you can see, there are many different reasons that your vehicle will shake, shuddering, or vibrate while sitting at idle. It could be something minor, or something more in depth.</p><p>The best way to determine what you’re dealing with is to have your vehicle inspected by a professional mechanic like <a href="https://hudsonautocare.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the good people at Hudson Automotive in Langley, BC.</a></p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-7"><h2>2. Car Shaking When Accelerating</h2><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-11370 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/shaking-car-while-driving.jpg" alt="Car shaking while driving" width="768" height="465" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/shaking-car-while-driving-300x182.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/shaking-car-while-driving.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-8"><p>If the shaking you’re feeling only happens when you’re accelerating, it could be one of several different causes. And these issues are particularly common amongst older or high mileage vehicles.</p><h3>Possible Causes of Car Shaking When Accelerating Include:</h3><ul><li>Wheels not balanced</li><li>CV joint damage or failure</li><li>Engine issues like misfires or worn engine mounts</li><li>Driveshaft malfunction</li><li>Failing transmission</li><li>Damaged tires or wheels (or both)</li><li>Suspension issues</li><li>Sway bar issues</li></ul><p>The most common problems we see as a scrap car buyer that cause vehicle vibration or shaking when accelerating are failing transmissions, failing engines, or suspension problems.</p><p>And when that happens on an older vehicle, many Lower Mainland residents turn to the scrap car removal services of More Cash For Scrap instead of doing a costly repair.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-9"><h2>3. Car Shaking When Braking</h2><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-1819 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/braking-on-pedal-e1701119134441.jpg" alt="Braking" width="845" height="563" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-10"><p>If you’re noticing that your vehicle is shaking when you’re braking, the most likely cause is, you guessed it, your brakes!</p><p>Because any issue that happens when you apply the brake, typically means that something within your brake system is malfunctioning or failing. And the most common cause of shaking when braking on a car is bad, worn, or damaged rotors.</p><h3>Additionally, it can also be due some of the following:</h3><ul><li>Extremely worn brake pads</li><li>Suspension issues</li><li>A poor wheel alignment</li><li>A seized brake caliper</li><li>Tires with cupping, bulging, or minimal tread</li></ul><p>If your vehicle is shaking when braking, the cost to repair it is likely more inexpensive than if it were shaking upon acceleration or idle.</p><p>However, complete brake jobs or major suspension work can be costly in some cases, depending on the type of vehicle you drive, and its age.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-11"><h2>4. Car Shaking When I Turn</h2><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-1562 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/slow-driving-car.jpg" alt="scrap-car-buyers" width="768" height="511" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/slow-driving-car-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/slow-driving-car-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/slow-driving-car-400x266.jpg 400w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/slow-driving-car-600x399.jpg 600w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/slow-driving-car.jpg 615w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-12"><p>If you’re noticing that your vehicle shakes when you’re turning corners, it could be something as simple as a bumpy road, unfilled potholes, or even the desperate need for a wheel alignment.</p><p>However, it could also signal a much bigger issue, or multiple issues, that need to be properly addressed by a professional mechanic.</p><h3>Most Common Causes of Car Shaking When Turning Include:</h3><ul><li>Suspension problems</li><li>Damaged, worn, or over inflated tires</li><li>Damaged wheels</li><li>Failing CV axle</li><li>Poor wheel alignment</li><li>Limited or no traction (on slippery roads)</li><li>Steering system malfunction</li><li>Extremely bumpy roadways</li></ul><p>No matter what the reason for your vehicle shaking, it’s always a good idea to have it inspected by professional to rule out any potential safety risks.</p><p>This is especially common with older vehicles or vehicles with high mileage. Which is why many Lower Mainland residents choose to scrap their car with us instead of doing costly repairs.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-13"><h2>Cash for Scrap Cars with Mechanical Failure</h2><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-11365 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/lochdasle-scrap-car-removal.jpg" alt="Lochdale scrap car removal" width="791" height="535" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/lochdasle-scrap-car-removal-300x203.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/lochdasle-scrap-car-removal.jpg 417w" sizes="(max-width: 791px) 100vw, 791px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-14"><p>It can be stressful having a vehicle that’s got mechanical issues, electrical problems, or even rising maintenance costs that are equal, or even more than, a monthly new car payment.</p><p>Fortunately, we pay MORE cash for scrap cars in ANY condition. And we do so while providing free towing and same day scrap car removal.</p><p>Our junk car buyers operate throughout Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. So, no matter where your vehicle is when it reaches its expiry date, we can help.</p><h2>What Types of Scrap Automobiles Do We Buy?</h2><p>At More Cash For Scrap, we are passionate about buying junk vehicles of every make, model, and year, and in any condition.</p><p>Whether you’ve mangled your Mazda in a major collision, or need to junk your Jeep from too much off-roading, we’ll buy it and we’ll offer you MORE cash for scrap cars than the other guys.</p><p>Our experience scrap car removal team even purchases scrap commercial vehicles, out of province automobiles that have failed the BC vehicle inspection, and vehicles that were written off by ICBC.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-15"><h2>Contact Our Vancouver Scrap Car Buyers Today!</h2><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-1179 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSTowTruck-e1671382740185.jpg" alt="Scrap Car Removal" width="900" height="675" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSTowTruck-e1671382740185-200x150.jpg 200w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSTowTruck-e1671382740185-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSTowTruck-e1671382740185-400x300.jpg 400w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSTowTruck-e1671382740185-600x450.jpg 600w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSTowTruck-e1671382740185-768x576.jpg 768w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSTowTruck-e1671382740185-800x600.jpg 800w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSTowTruck-e1671382740185.jpg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-16"><p>Getting an instant cash offer on any scrap automobile in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley is easy. You just need to pick up the phone or send a quick message to one of our dedicated team members.</p><p>We are happy to answer any questions you might have about our scrap car removal process. And we’ll do so while providing the best customer service possible. Because we want you to feel like you are MORE than just a number!</p><p>So, if you want to scrap your car for fast cash in the Lower Mainland, scrap it with More Cash For Scrap. We offer MORE customer service, MORE flexible scrap car pickup times, and we pay MORE cash for scrap cars than the other guys!</p></div></div></div></div></div><p>The post <a href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/blog/why-is-my-car-shaking/">Why Is My Car Shaking?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com">More Cash For Scrap</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.morecashforscrap.com/blog/why-is-my-car-shaking/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <media:thumbnail url="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/wet-car-driving-150x150.jpg" /> <media:content url="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/wet-car-driving-e1710124644863.jpg" medium="image"> <media:title type="html">wet-car-driving</media:title> <media:thumbnail url="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/wet-car-driving-150x150.jpg" /> </media:content> <media:content url="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/driving-shuddering-car.jpg" medium="image"> <media:title type="html">driving-shuddering-car</media:title> <media:thumbnail url="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/driving-shuddering-car-150x150.jpg" /> </media:content> <media:content url="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/car-pulling-to-one-side.jpg" medium="image"> <media:title type="html">Drivers’s,Hands,On,A,Stearing,Wheel,Of,A,Car</media:title> <media:thumbnail url="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/car-pulling-to-one-side-150x150.jpg" /> </media:content> <media:content url="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/shaking-car-while-driving.jpg" medium="image"> <media:title type="html">Cropped hands of man holding steering wheel</media:title> <media:thumbnail url="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/shaking-car-while-driving-150x150.jpg" /> </media:content> <media:content url="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/braking-on-pedal-e1701119134441.jpg" medium="image"> <media:title type="html">braking-on-pedal</media:title> <media:thumbnail url="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/braking-on-pedal-150x150.jpg" /> </media:content> <media:content url="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/slow-driving-car.jpg" medium="image"> <media:title type="html">slow-driving-car</media:title> <media:thumbnail url="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/slow-driving-car-150x150.jpg" /> </media:content> <media:content url="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/lochdasle-scrap-car-removal.jpg" medium="image"> <media:title type="html">lochdasle-scrap-car-removal</media:title> <media:thumbnail url="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/lochdasle-scrap-car-removal-150x150.jpg" /> </media:content> <media:content url="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSTowTruck-e1671382740185.jpg" medium="image"> <media:title type="html">Vancouver-scrap-car-buying</media:title> <media:thumbnail url="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSTowTruck-e1671382740185-150x150.jpg" /> </media:content> </item> <item> <title>Why Is There Condensation on My Windshield?</title> <link>https://www.morecashforscrap.com/blog/why-is-there-condensation-on-my-windshield/</link> <comments>https://www.morecashforscrap.com/blog/why-is-there-condensation-on-my-windshield/#respond</comments> <dc:creator><![CDATA[scrapcar]]></dc:creator> <pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 02:18:31 +0000</pubDate> <category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cash for cars with mechanical issues]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cash for scrap cars]]></category> <category><![CDATA[junk car removalhanical issues]]></category> <category><![CDATA[scrap car removal]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.morecashforscrap.com/?p=7437</guid> <description><![CDATA[<p>Why Is There Condensation on My Windshield? We are a professional scrap car removal company that has been buying scrap cars for nearly 30 years in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. And we know that many people ask themselves, “why is there condensation on my windshield?”, when Autumn hits. The reality [...]</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/blog/why-is-there-condensation-on-my-windshield/">Why Is There Condensation on My Windshield?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com">More Cash For Scrap</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-33"><h1>Why Is There Condensation on My Windshield?</h1><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-7438 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/why-is-there-condensation-on-my-windshield-e1759111726610.jpg" alt="Why is there condensation on my windshield" width="900" height="599" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-34"><p>We are a professional scrap car removal company that has been buying scrap cars for nearly 30 years in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lower_Mainland" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley</a>. And we know that many people ask themselves, “why is there condensation on my windshield?”, when Autumn hits.</p><p>The reality is that it’s that time of year again <a href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/locations/maple-ridge/">in Metro Vancouver</a>… The time of year when things get a little soggy, we see more clouds than sun, and random condensation starts to form on the inside of aging vehicles.</p><p>But some vehicles experience more moisture than others. And today’s blog post is all about why condensation happens inside your car, what to do about it, and where to scrap your car if you’re experiencing mould or mildew.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-35"><h2>What Causes Condensation on My Car Windows?</h2><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-7442 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/condensation-car-windows-Vancouver-e1759111910546.jpg" alt="Car windows fogged up" width="900" height="675" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-36"><p>Condensation forms on your windshield when warm, moist air inside your car comes into contact with the cold glass surface.</p><p>The temperature difference causes the moisture in the air to cool and turn into tiny water droplets on the glass.</p><p>This often happens on cool or humid days when the inside of your car is warmer than the outside.</p><p>This typically happens because of a wet car interior, which increases the humidity. Along with poor ventilation, that traps moisture inside your vehicle.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-37"><h2>Why Is There Water On The Inside of My Car Windows?</h2><p>Aging vehicles, vehicles with high mileage, collision damaged vehicles (past or present), and work vehicles that are pushed to their limits can all promote the random but regular occurrence of condensation on your car windows.</p><p>However, somethings happen more often than others. And some things produce more moisture than others. Below, we’ve listed the most common causes of car window condensation.</p><h3>1. Wet Vehicle Interior</h3><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-2594 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/mouldy-car-interior-e1720492636552.jpg" alt="Cash for scrap cars New Westminster" width="802" height="599" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/mouldy-car-interior-e1720492636552-200x149.jpg 200w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/mouldy-car-interior-e1720492636552-300x224.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/mouldy-car-interior-e1720492636552-400x299.jpg 400w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/mouldy-car-interior-e1720492636552-600x448.jpg 600w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/mouldy-car-interior-e1720492636552-768x574.jpg 768w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/mouldy-car-interior-e1720492636552-800x598.jpg 800w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/mouldy-car-interior-e1720492636552.jpg 802w" sizes="(max-width: 802px) 100vw, 802px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-38"><p>During fall and winter months in Metro Vancouver, it’s not uncommon for vehicles to be filled with wet leaves, soggy pine needles, puddle water from our boots, and even full-on mud that didn’t quite come off our shoes despite our best efforts.</p><p>When the carpet, ceiling lining, or any other fabric surface within your vehicle gets wet and stays wet for periods of time (even short ones) during colder weather, it’s not uncommon to notice condensation on the inside of your windshield (front or back), or on the side windows.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-39"><h3>2. Leaks</h3><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-2170 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/weather-stripping-swap-e1710125350167.jpg" alt="fixing leak" width="900" height="506" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-40"><p>In the scrap car removal industry, we see a lot of vehicles that suffer from mould, mildew, rust, and even rot because of excessive moisture.</p><p>And typically, the excessive moisture gets into your vehicle through areas that have damage, such as leaky soft-tops, damaged sunroofs, or areas of weather stripping that has worn-out over time.</p><p>And while the moisture that’s penetrated your car may not seem like a lot, that little bit of excessive liquid can wreak havoc on an aging vehicle in the Lower Mainland climate.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-41"><h3>3. Blocked Air Vents or Cabin Filter</h3><p>Clearing the condensation on your windows is difficult if your air vents or defrost function aren’t working to the best of their ability.</p><p>However, blocked air vents do more than make it difficult to clear the condensation from your window. They also harbour moisture inside the vents themselves, which add to the humidity in your vehicle. Thus, creating condensation.</p><p>If your seals and weather stripping look good, get your mechanic to take a gander at your ventilation system.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-42"><h3>4. High Humidity (Even in Cooler Weather)</h3><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-3043 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/vancouver-weather-heavy-rain-may-2024-e1729374522226.jpg" alt="Cash for scrap cars" width="900" height="558" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-43"><p>One thing Metro Vancouver is known for is rain. They don’t call us Raincouver for nothing!</p><p>But we are also known for the natural wetness that occurs in the air year-round. And that wetness, is called humidity.</p><p>During the summer, it’s hard to ignore. But in the winter months, we also experience a higher humidity index than other regions. Which is why when it snows, our snow is much more slick than other provinces in Canada.</p><p>As a result, new or excessive condensation can be found on your vehicle’s windshield and windows. The only real way to circumvent this is by parking your vehicle indoors in a heated garage (or one that’s close to a heated doorway).</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-44"><h3>5. Malfunctioning Heating or A/C System</h3><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-6746 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bad-blend-door-actuator.jpg" alt="Blend Door Actuator Failure" width="768" height="432" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bad-blend-door-actuator-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bad-blend-door-actuator.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-45"><p>Maybe you noticed the condensation and immediately tried to clear it away by cranking your heat to max, or selecting the defrost function, to no avail.</p><p>This could mean that your vehicle’s heating and cooling system is malfunctioning or even failing. And typically, this would be combined with other noticeable issues pertaining to your heater or A/C features.</p><h3>Signs Your Heating & Cooling System is Failing:</h3><ul><li>Heat not working</li><li>Heat noticeably weaker than before</li><li>Water on the passenger side flooring due to coolant leak</li><li>Fluctuating temperature (found on the temp gauge)</li><li>An inability to defrost your windows</li><li>Weak air strength when turned to max</li></ul><p>Repairing or replacing your heating and cooling system on your car can be very expensive. Particularly on an aging vehicle, or one that has really high mileage.</p><p>This is why many Vancouver residents scrap their vehicle with More Cash For Scrap instead. Give us a call if you’re experiencing condensation on your windows and heating problems.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-46"><h2>Cash for Cars with Mould, Mildew, Or Rust</h2><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-2284 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rusted-dodge-ram-e1712869046278.jpg" alt="Cash for Scrap Cars in Whistler" width="883" height="675" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rusted-dodge-ram-e1712869046278-200x153.jpg 200w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rusted-dodge-ram-e1712869046278-300x229.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rusted-dodge-ram-e1712869046278-400x306.jpg 400w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rusted-dodge-ram-e1712869046278-600x459.jpg 600w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rusted-dodge-ram-e1712869046278-768x587.jpg 768w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rusted-dodge-ram-e1712869046278-800x612.jpg 800w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rusted-dodge-ram-e1712869046278.jpg 883w" sizes="(max-width: 883px) 100vw, 883px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-47"><p>We are a proud Metro Vancouver-based scrap car removal company. And as such, we know scrap cars with water damage better than anyone. Which is why we offer MORE cash for scrap cars than the other guys.</p><p>Whether you’re scrapping a car with bad weather stripping, a late model convertible with a leaky soft-top, an aging hatchback with a damaged sunroof, or anything else, we’ll offer you MORE cash for it than other Vancouver scrap car removal companies.</p><p>We buy vehicles with rust, mould, mildew, and corrosion. However, we don’t stop there! We also buy collision cars, ICBC write-offs, vehicles with mechanical or electrical problems, and everything in between.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-48"><h2>How Much Cash for Scrap Cars Do We Pay?</h2><p>You’ll never find another junk car removal company that offers MORE of everything when it comes to scrap car removal. But we also typically offer MORE cash for scrap cars than the other guys.</p><p>Just provide our scrap car buyers with the make, model, year, condition, mileage, and location of your vehicle. Also, let us know of any mechanical or electrical defects, and any collision damage (past of present).</p><p>Once we have all of this information, we’ll make you an instant cash offer right over the phone. If you accept the offer, we’ll dispatch our free towing service to come collect your car. Our driver will pay you cash in hand before leaving. It’s that simple!</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-49"><h2>Contact Our Vancouver Scrap Car Removal Team Today!</h2><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-1525 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MORE-cash.jpg" alt="Cash for scrap cars" width="800" height="533" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MORE-cash-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MORE-cash-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MORE-cash-400x267.jpg 400w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MORE-cash-600x400.jpg 600w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MORE-cash-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MORE-cash.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-50"><p>We provide scrap car removal throughout Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. And getting an instant cash offer is quick and easy. Just give us a call or send us a text.</p><p>Our scrap car buyers have over 30 years in the scrap car removal industry. We are always happy to answer any questions you might have about your vehicle’s value, or our junk car removal process.</p><p>So, if you want to scrap your car for fast cash in the Lower Mainland, scrap it with More Cash For Scrap. 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As autumn quickly approaches, Metro Vancouver begins to experience warm days, and chilly nights. And as such, many Vancouverites turn to their defrost function in their vehicle before their early morning commute. However, after 5 months or so without utilizing our defroster, many [...]</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/blog/why-is-my-defrost-not-working-on-my-car/">Why Is My Defrost Not Working on My Car?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com">More Cash For Scrap</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-71"><h1>Why Is My Defrost Not Working on My Car?</h1><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-7325 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/why-is-my-defrost-not-working-on-my-car-e1758470078263.jpeg" alt="Why is my defrost not working on my car?" width="900" height="506" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-72"><p>As autumn quickly approaches, Metro Vancouver begins to experience warm days, and chilly nights. And as such, many Vancouverites turn to their defrost function in their vehicle before their early morning commute.</p><p>However, after 5 months or so without utilizing our defroster, many people find themselves asking, “<a href="https://www.wikiwand.com/en/map/Defroster">why is my defrost not working on my car?</a>”. And in the Lower Mainland, you definitely need a functioning defroster when colder weather hits.</p><p>Today’s blog post is about what causes a car’s defrost function to stop working, what to do about it, and where to get MORE cash for scrap cars if you’re considering scrapping your car instead.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-73"><h2>Why Is My Car Defrost Not Working?</h2><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-7326 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/car-defroster-not-working-on-a-car-e1758470229572.jpg" alt="Car Defroster" width="817" height="613" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-74"><p>If your car’s defrost isn’t working, it could be due to several common issues. A malfunctioning blower motor or a broken fan could prevent warm air from reaching the windshield.</p><p>Low coolant levels may stop the heater core from producing enough heat. Blocked air vents, a faulty thermostat, or vacuum leaks can also affect airflow. In some vehicles, broken blend doors or actuators inside the HVAC system may not direct warm air to the windshield.</p><p>Additionally, clogged cabin air filters can reduce airflow. Electrical issues or a blown fuse might also be to blame. Professional inspection may be necessary for diagnosis.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-75"><h2>Defrost Not Working on Car</h2><p>There are a variety of things that could cause your defrost to fail on a car. Below are the most common causes of defroster malfunction, and what the signs and symptoms for each one are.</p><h2>Most Common Causes of Defrost Not Working Include:</h2><h3>1. Low Coolant Levels</h3><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-3124 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Low-Coolant-Levels-e1730824984352.jpg" alt="Cars without Antifreeze" width="900" height="600" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-76"><p>Low coolant levels can impact your vehicle’s ability to properly heat or cool your vehicle. And when using the defrost setting, heat is essential at clearing your windshield.</p><p>Low coolant levels can prevent your car from getting hot enough to actually defrost ice and/or snow on your windshield. It can also reduce your car’s ability to clear away any condensation on the inside of your window.</p><p>Which is particularly common on older vehicle with worn weather stripping. As well as aging convertibles with leaky soft-tops.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-77"><h2>2. Bad Blower Motor</h2><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-1799 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/bad-blower-motor.jpg" alt="cash-for-scrap-cars" width="846" height="517" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/bad-blower-motor-200x122.jpg 200w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/bad-blower-motor-300x183.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/bad-blower-motor-400x244.jpg 400w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/bad-blower-motor-600x367.jpg 600w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/bad-blower-motor-768x469.jpg 768w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/bad-blower-motor-800x489.jpg 800w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/bad-blower-motor.jpg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 846px) 100vw, 846px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-78"><p>It’s not always the heater itself that fails when your defrost isn’t working on your car. Sometimes, it has nothing to do with how much heat is being produced.</p><p>But actually, as to do with your vehicle’s inability to blow that hot air out because of a malfunction or failed blower motor.</p><h3>Signs Your Blower Motor Is Failing Includes:</h3><ul><li>Minimal or no air coming through vents</li><li>New or worsening noises when air is turned on</li><li>Vents allow air through, but work better when driving (as air gets forced through)</li><li>Defrost and other heating or cooling settings work intermittently</li><li>Nothing is coming through your vents at all</li></ul><p>As a professional scrap car removal company serving the Lower Mainland since 2005, we see a lot of old or aging vehicles. And one of the most common failures on them all is a failed blower motor.</p><p>Fortunately, we pay MORE cash for cars with mechanical issues than any other scrap car buyers in Metro Vancouver or the Fraser Valley. Just give us a call to get an instant cash offer on your car.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-79"><h3>3. Blocked Air Vents</h3><p>Aging, older, or high mileage vehicles are prone to clogged vents. Because after 15-20 years of driving, things naturally get dusty, and debris builds up inside smaller structures, like the ventilation system.</p><p>This is why blocked air vents are a common cause of a vehicle’s inability to defrost its windows, even when you’ve got the heater on max and your defrost setting selected.</p><p>If you’re noticing little air coming through your vents on any setting, particularly the defrost setting, it could mean that you’ve got debris built up inside your air vents.</p><p>The best thing to do is give them a vacuum and a wipe. Failing that, visit your local mechanic for a quick inspection.<a href="https://www.bmgautomotive.ca/about" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Our friends at BMG Automotive in Surrey</a> about. They can help diagnose virtually anything!</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-80"><h3>4. Faulty Thermostat</h3><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-3367 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/bad-thermostat-on-a-car-e1734891256978.jpg" alt="Broken Thermostat" width="800" height="533" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-81"><p>If your vents aren’t clogged, your coolant is topped up, and no electrical issue with your blower motor seems to be present, it could be a malfunctioning thermostat that is to blame for a poor defroster.</p><p>If your car’s heating system can’t get to temperature, or even engage heat at all, it won’t be able to defrost your windows, let alone heat up your vehicle on a cold and frosty morning.</p><p>And if you’re driving an older vehicle that has leaks, mould, mildew, or even just regular condensation, you’ll want to ensure that you have your thermostat inspected promptly to prevent further issues.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-82"><h3>5. Clogged Cabin Filter</h3><p>Just as our vehicle’s vents can get clogged, so to can our cabin air filter, which is responsible for filtering the air we breathe inside of our vehicle.</p><p>This issue doesn’t usually restrict your car’s ability to defrost at all. But rather reduces the efficiency of your defroster. Which means that it will take noticeably more time to defrost than it usually does.</p><p>An air cabin filter is a relatively inexpensive fix, depending on the type of vehicle you drive. And they are usually inspected during routine oil changes. So, if you’re overdue for an oil change, get your car in and have them check your cabin air filter as well.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-83"><h3>6. Electrical Problems</h3><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-2009 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Car-with-electrical-issies-MCFS-bp.jpg" alt="Cash for cars with electrical problems" width="810" height="520" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Car-with-electrical-issies-MCFS-bp-200x128.jpg 200w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Car-with-electrical-issies-MCFS-bp-300x192.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Car-with-electrical-issies-MCFS-bp-400x257.jpg 400w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Car-with-electrical-issies-MCFS-bp-460x295.jpg 460w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Car-with-electrical-issies-MCFS-bp.jpg 474w" sizes="(max-width: 810px) 100vw, 810px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-84"><p>some cases, the cause of malfunction is actually much deeper than a specific part failing or breaking down.</p><p>Electrical problems are a mechanic’s worst nightmare. Because they take hours to diagnose. Moreover, usually when you find one issue, another is present.</p><p>Because the electrical system is like the arteries of a vehicle. Everything is interconnected and when one thing shorts, it causes other system failures. Like heating and cooling issues, among other things.</p><h3>Signs Your Vehicle Has an Electrical Problem:</h3><ul><li>Dimming or flickering lights (interior/exterior)</li><li>Malfunctioning power door locks or windows</li><li>Issues with your radio display or the speakers</li><li>Blown fuses</li><li>Dimming dashboard lights</li><li>Heater or A/C features not working</li><li>Heater or A/C controls only working intermittently</li><li>Difficulty starting your vehicle</li></ul><p>We pay MORE cash for cars with electrical issues, because it’s one of the biggest reasons that perfectly good vehicles get scrapped. So, give us a call if you want to sell a vehicle that has electrical problems.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-85"><h2>Rear Defrost Not Working on Car</h2><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-7327 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/read-defrost-not-working-on-car.jpg" alt="Rear Defrost Not Working On Car" width="779" height="520" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/read-defrost-not-working-on-car-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/read-defrost-not-working-on-car.jpg 730w" sizes="(max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-86"><p>Sometimes, your front defroster will be working, but your rear defrost won’t be. That’s because they are operated by different switches and are wired separately.</p><p>With SUVs, crossovers, and older luxury sedans, the rear defrost failing is especially common. And there are a few different things that could be causing it.</p><h3>Causes for Rear Defrost to Not Work Include:</h3><h3>1. Faulty Switch</h3><p>The first things to check if your front defrost is working but your back one is not the very thing that turns it on; the switch.</p><p>A damaged or malfunctioning switch could be a quick fix and might be exactly what’s causing your defroster to not work. The best way to determine that is to check for any signs of damage.</p><p>Failing that, put your ear to the switch as you turn it on, and see if it sounds like it’s engaging. If it doesn’t, you may have found your culprit.</p><h3>2. A Blown Fuse</h3><p>Fuses are an important and vital part to the operation of any of our accessories on a car. So, naturally, when a fuse is blown, that accessory may not work well, if at all.</p><p>In cases where your rear defroster isn’t working, but your front one is, it could be something as simple as a blown fuse.</p><p>Fuses can be purchases at Canadian Tire, Princess Auto, KMS Tools, and a wide variety of other automotive supply stores for just a few bucks. You can easily find <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzH7WQZIpck" target="_blank" rel="noopener">how-to videos on Youtube</a>, or just stop by your mechanic’s and have them swap out the bad fuse.</p><h3>3. Electrical Issues</h3><p>As mentioned before, electrical issues are a big cause of heating and cooling features not working on a car. And if you’ve checked the switch and the fuses and your rear defrost still isn’t defrosting, it might be an electrical issue.</p><p>Electrical problems are costly to repair. Because many time, you might be searching for one potential issue, but there might be more than one electrical failure happening at that time.</p><p>This is why many people scrap their aging vehicles with electrical problems at More Cash For Scrap. We pay MORE cash for scrap cars in any condition. Even when they are plagued with electrical issues.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-87"><h2>Cash for Scrap Cars in Metro Vancouver</h2><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-2742 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/black-scrap-honda-accord.jpeg" alt="Scrap Car Removal" width="801" height="601" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/black-scrap-honda-accord-200x150.jpeg 200w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/black-scrap-honda-accord-300x225.jpeg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/black-scrap-honda-accord-400x300.jpeg 400w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/black-scrap-honda-accord.jpeg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-88"><p>Getting MORE cash for scrap cars with mechanical failure, electrical problems, heating or cooling issues, or even collision damage is easy. Just choose the scrap car removal services of More Cash For Scrap.</p><p>We have been buying scrap automobiles throughout Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley since 2005. And unlike some scrap car buyers, we make the process quick and easy.</p><p>Our scrap car removal team members live and work in the areas we service. So, you can call today, and typically have your junk car gone TODAY. And we always offer MORE!</p><h2>How Much Cash for Scrap Cars Do We Pay?</h2><p>Every vehicle has a different valuation, because every vehicle is different, and being scrapped for a different reason.</p><p>Provide us with the make, model, year, condition, mileage, and locatino of your junk car. Then, let us know if it’s still running or not. Because at More Cash For Scrap, running vehicles are always worth MORE!</p><p>Once we have all of this information, we’ll make you an instant cash offer right over the phone. We can arrange scrap car pickup 7 days a week, between 7:00 AM-11:00 PM. We even operate on stat holidays!</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-89"><h2>Call or Text Our Scrap Car Removal Team Today!</h2><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-1525 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MORE-cash.jpg" alt="Cash for scrap cars" width="800" height="533" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MORE-cash-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MORE-cash-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MORE-cash-400x267.jpg 400w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MORE-cash-600x400.jpg 600w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MORE-cash-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MORE-cash.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-90"><p>Getting an instant cash offer on your junk vehicle is quick and easy when you choose the scrap car removal services of More Cash For Scrap.</p><p>We strive to live up to our name every single day by paying MORE cash for scrap cars than the other guys. And we do this while also offering free towing and same day pickup.</p><p>If you want MORE customer service, MORE flexible scrap car pickup times, and MORE cash for scrap cars than the other guys are offering, choose More Cash For Scrap. 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Although it is a very versatile vehicle it’s not without its own share of problems. Because despite the company’s efforts to keep the Compass in better standing than previous years, consumers [...]</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/blog/problem-car-alert-%e2%9a%a0%ef%b8%8f-jeep-compass/">“Problem Car” Alert ⚠️ Jeep Compass</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com">More Cash For Scrap</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-111"><h1>“Problem Car” Alert ⚠️ Jeep Compass</h1><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-6936 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/white-jeep-compass-scrap.jpg" alt="Problem car alert Jeep Compass" width="777" height="583" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/white-jeep-compass-scrap-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/white-jeep-compass-scrap.jpg 640w" sizes="(max-width: 777px) 100vw, 777px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-112"><p>This month’s Problem Car Alert goes to the ever popular, though highly troubled, Jeep Compass. Although it is a very versatile vehicle it’s not without its own share of problems.</p><p>Because despite the company’s efforts to keep the Compass in better standing than previous years, consumers in recent years have frequently reported various issues that don’t reflect the true namesake of Jeep.</p><p>As <a href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/services/car-disposal/">a professional scrap car removal company serving Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley,</a> our problem car alerts are based off of what we see throughout our industry, as well as Transport Canada’s information and public consumer reports.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-113"><h2>Jeep Compass Pros and Cons</h2><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-6937 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/scrap-jeep-compass.jpg" alt="Junk Jeep Compass" width="734" height="525" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/scrap-jeep-compass-300x215.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/scrap-jeep-compass.jpg 411w" sizes="(max-width: 734px) 100vw, 734px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-114"><p>For many people, owning a Jeep is more of a project, and almost an obsession. Because most Jeep owners are enthusiasts about the brand and its rich history.</p><p>And while Jeep vehicles do tend to maintain their resale value incredibly well, certain models are riddled with mechanical issues. The Jeep Compass is one of them.</p><p>Today’s blog post is about what issues have been most commonly reported by Jeep Compass owners over the years. Along with any recalls that have been issued, and where you can check to see if your vehicle has been affected by a recall.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-115"><h2>Jeep Compass Most Common Problems</h2><p><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-6938 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/totaled-jeep-compass-e1756676951728.jpg" alt="Scrap car buyers" width="667" height="391" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/totaled-jeep-compass-e1756676951728-300x176.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/totaled-jeep-compass-e1756676951728.jpg 566w" sizes="(max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-116"><p>No vehicle on the market today is perfect. There never has been a perfect car, and there probably never will be.</p><p>Because when you mass produce anything, errors will always happen. Regardless of how much focus and forethought goes into the design and engineering.</p><p>Which is why knowing what problems to expect on your vehicle is essential at keep your vehicle running longer and better. Below are the most common problems reported by consumers about the Jeep Compass.</p><h2>Jeep Compass Problems</h2></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-117"><h3>1. Transmission Issues</h3><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-2012 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/transmission-isses-MCFS-bp.jpg" alt="Hard time shifting" width="839" height="560" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/transmission-isses-MCFS-bp-200x134.jpg 200w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/transmission-isses-MCFS-bp-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/transmission-isses-MCFS-bp-400x267.jpg 400w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/transmission-isses-MCFS-bp-600x401.jpg 600w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/transmission-isses-MCFS-bp-768x513.jpg 768w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/transmission-isses-MCFS-bp-800x534.jpg 800w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/transmission-isses-MCFS-bp.jpg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 839px) 100vw, 839px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-118"><p>Transmission problems are a part of life when you’re a vehicle owner. Because no matter how much you stay on top of routine maintenance, vital components, like your transmission, all have an expiration date.</p><p>However, with the Jeep Compass, many consumers have reported various transmission issues occurring prematurely.</p><p>From overheating, to shifting problems, to complete failure; transmission problems are definitely something you need to keep an eye (and an ear) out for if you own a Jeep Compass.</p><h3>Signs Your Transmission Is Failing Include:</h3><ul><li>Rough shifting</li><li>Difficulty switching gears</li><li>Hesitation</li><li>Loss of power</li><li>Thumping when you start your car</li><li>Vibration</li><li>New or worsening unusual noises</li><li>Worsening gas mileage</li></ul><p>Some of the signs that your transmission is bad can also be indicators of other major systems failure in your vehicle. So, be sure to have your car properly assessed and <a href="https://transmissionsurrey.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">diagnosed by our friends at Andy’s All Transmissions in Surrey</a>.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-119"><h3>2. Electrical Problems</h3><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-2009 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Car-with-electrical-issies-MCFS-bp.jpg" alt="Cash for cars with electrical problems" width="714" height="458" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Car-with-electrical-issies-MCFS-bp-200x128.jpg 200w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Car-with-electrical-issies-MCFS-bp-300x192.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Car-with-electrical-issies-MCFS-bp-400x257.jpg 400w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Car-with-electrical-issies-MCFS-bp-460x295.jpg 460w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Car-with-electrical-issies-MCFS-bp.jpg 474w" sizes="(max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-120"><p>Electrical issues on any vehicle is one of the most time-consuming problems to diagnose, and repair for mechanics. Because typically, when one thing starts to short out or malfunction, there are several others because they all work synergistically.</p><p>The list of electrical problems on the Jeep Compass as reported by consumers is lengthy and seems to keep growing. Because any issue that involves wiring, connectivity, or voltage, usually has a ripple effect.</p><p><strong>Reported Electrical Problems on the Jeep Compass Include:</strong></p><ul><li>Failing/malfunctioning power door locks/windows/sunroofs</li><li>Interior dashboard lighting issues (flickering or dimming)</li><li>Repeated blown headlights and taillights</li><li>Premature battery failure</li><li>Parasitic drain</li><li>Malfunctioning rear wiper</li><li>Failed wiper motor (front)</li><li>Inability to use radio (frequent or infrequent)</li><li>Rear camera failure</li><li>Lane assist or collision avoidance failure/malfunction</li></ul><p>The list goes on and on, and as mentioned, seems to keep growing. So, if you’ve noticed little inconsistencies with something electrical based on your Compass, have it looked at by a professional to rule out a bigger issue.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-121"><h3>3. Suspension Issues</h3><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-2932 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/shot-suspension-e1725909865235.jpg" alt="Bad suspsension" width="857" height="571" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-122"><p>Jeeps are known for going off road, and Jeep owners seem to love pushing their vehicles to the limits.</p><p>So, naturally, when you’re having suspension issues and can’t use your vehicle the way you intended, it can be frustrating. And it can also be expensive when it comes to suspension issues.</p><p>Some Jeep Compass used have reported broken bushings, prematurely worn tie rods, shocks, structs, and various other damaged suspension components.</p><p>Fortunately, we pay MORE cash for scrap cars with suspension issues. And we do so while providing free roadside vehicle removal from anywhere in the Lower Mainland.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-123"><h3>4. Brake System Malfunction</h3><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-2312 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/foot-on-brake-pedal-1.jpg" alt="seized-car-brakes" width="754" height="565" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/foot-on-brake-pedal-1-200x150.jpg 200w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/foot-on-brake-pedal-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/foot-on-brake-pedal-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/foot-on-brake-pedal-1.jpg 474w" sizes="(max-width: 754px) 100vw, 754px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-124"><p>One of the most important parts of any vehicle is its braking system. Because without properly working brakes, you pose a huge safety risk to yourself, your passengers, and anyone else on the road around you.</p><p>The Jeep Compass has been reported to have a variety of failing brake system components. Which is probably why we purchase so many scrap Jeep Compasses across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.</p><p><strong>Reported Jeep Compass Brake System Issues Include:</strong></p><ul><li>Grinding, squeaking, & squealing</li><li>Premature wear on brake pads and rotors</li><li>Seized calibers</li><li>Failed or malfunctioning ABS system</li><li>Wobbling when driving straight</li><li>Shaking when braking hard/suddenly</li><li>Brake fluid leaks</li><li>Loss of stopping power</li><li>Burning smell before brakes are too far gone</li></ul><p>As a professional scrap car buyer, we see many aging vehicles, or ones with high mileage, suffering with braking issues.</p><p>However, Lower Mainland residents are grateful that we pay MORE cash for scrap cars with braking problems than any other scrap car removal company.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-125"><h3>5. Engine Malfunction and/or Failure</h3><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-2698 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/engine-overheating.jpg" alt="Engine failing" width="805" height="453" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/engine-overheating-200x113.jpg 200w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/engine-overheating-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/engine-overheating-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/engine-overheating-600x338.jpg 600w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/engine-overheating-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/engine-overheating-800x450.jpg 800w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/engine-overheating.jpg 960w" sizes="(max-width: 805px) 100vw, 805px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-126"><p>Engine failure is one of the most expensive and inconveniencing repairs needed on a vehicle. And if you’ve ever owned a Jeep Compass, you may already know this from personal experience.</p><p>Many Jeep Compass owners have reported failing engines or complete engine failure on their SUVs. This happens far earlier than anticipated, and results in thousands of dollars in repairs to get their vehicle back on the road.</p><h3>Signs Your Engine Is Failing On Your Car:</h3><ul><li>Knocking</li><li>Stalling</li><li>Burning smell</li><li>Hard starts</li><li>Loss of power</li><li>Worsening gas mileage</li><li>Engine misfiring</li><li>Check engine light illuminated</li><li>Vehicle runs rough at idle</li><li>Engine overheating</li><li>Excessive, blue, or white exhaust smoke</li><li>New or worsening vibrations</li></ul><p>We buy a LOT of late model vehicles with dead engines. Because Lower Mainland residents know that we truly pay MORE cash for cars with dead engines than any other scrap car buyers in BC.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-127"><h3>6. Interior Water Leaks</h3><p>You might think that interior water leaks aren’t exactly a safety issue, but you could be mistaken.</p><p>Because although water inside your car is an inconvenience, it can lead to things like mould, mildew, and of course, rust.</p><p>These things are all bad for your vehicle’s resale value, and they are detrimental to your health if you breathe them in long enough.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-128"><h2>Jeep Compass Recalls in Canada</h2><p>Just like any vehicle on the market today, when repeated issues become known to car manufacturers, often times a recall is issued.</p><p>It depends on a variety of things like how frequent the reports are, how similar they are, what safety risk they pose, if any, and whether or not the automaker themselves because away of a flaw during production.</p><h3>The Current Jeep Compass Recalls in Canada Are:</h3><ul><li>Malfunctioning rear brake caliber piston</li><li>Oil pump housing malfunction or failure</li><li>Airbag module assembly</li></ul><p>These three recalls are some of the most recent, and most occurred in certain Jeep Compass models. Check your VIN <a href="https://www.mopar.com/jeep/en-us/my-vehicle/recalls/search.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>HERE</strong></a> at Jeep’s website to see if your vehicle is one of the ones affected, and for more information about previous and present recalls.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-129"><h2>What Years of the Jeep Compass Were Affected?</h2><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-6939 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/problem-car-alert-jeep-compass-e1756677493571.jpg" alt="Cash for scrap cars" width="687" height="412" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/problem-car-alert-jeep-compass-e1756677493571-300x180.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/problem-car-alert-jeep-compass-e1756677493571.jpg 367w" sizes="(max-width: 687px) 100vw, 687px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-130"><p>Not every single Jeep Compass that was produced has suffered any or all of the above problems. Because every vehicle is unique, even when they are produced the same way, from the same car maker, and from the same warehouse.</p><p>One disadvantage to producing things to the masses is that no matter how hard you try, there is and always will be some vehicles that suffer issues due to that mass production system.</p><p><strong>Worst Years for the Jeep Compass Include:</strong></p><ul><li>2007</li><li>2008</li><li>2011</li><li>2012</li><li>2014</li><li>2016</li><li>2017</li><li>2018</li><li>2019</li></ul><p>Significant improvements have been made for models produced after 2020. If you currently own an older Jeep Compass and want to scrap it for quick cash, give our scrap car removal team a call or send us a text.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-131"><h2>Cash for Scrap Jeep Vehicles</h2><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-2467 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/GreyOlderLiftedJeep-e1717703721969.jpg" alt="cash for scrap cars" width="900" height="506" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-132"><p>Whether you’re scrapping a Compass, a Wrangler, a Gladiator with collision damage, a Cherokee or Grand Cherokee, or any other Jeep vehicle, we pay MORE cash for vehicles made by Jeep than any other scrap car removal company in the Lower Mainland.</p><p>Our scrap car removal team knows and understands the value of junk vehicles of any make, model, and year, including Jeep vehicles. So, if you’re thinking about scrapping, trashing, or disposing of any Jeep, give us a call.</p><p>We provide free towing, same day scrap car removal, and we pay MORE cash for scrap cars than the other guys.</p><h2>Vancouver Scrap Car Removal</h2><p>Car disposal in Metro Vancouver is something we take seriously. We have been scrapping cars for cash throughout the Lower Mainland since 2005. And no one offers MORE cash for cars than we do.</p><p>Furthermore, we provide instant cash offers right over the phone. Just give us a call and provide us with the make, model, year, condition, mileage, and location of your vehicle.</p><p>Also, let us know if it’s still running or not because running vehicles are always worth MORE.</p><p>Once we have all of this information, we’ll make you an instant cash offer right over the phone or by text. And we always pay MORE!</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-133"><h2>Contact Our Lower Mainland Scrap Car Buyers Today!</h2><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-1263 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MCFSTowTruck2-e1755023048634.jpg" alt="Free-towing-services" width="834" height="420" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MCFSTowTruck2-e1755023048634-300x151.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MCFSTowTruck2-e1755023048634.jpg 715w" sizes="(max-width: 834px) 100vw, 834px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-134"><p>Getting rid of any old car for cash, a daily driver because of mechanical issues, a late model SUV with a dead engine, or anything else is easy when you choose the junk car disposal services of More Cash For Scrap.</p><p>We provide our scrap car removal services 7 days a week, from 7:00 AM-11:00 PM. We also operate on many statutory holidays across the Lower Mainland. Making it even easier to discard of an unwanted automobile.</p><p>So, if you’re thinking about scrapping your car, truck, SUV, van hybrid, or Jeep in Metro Vancouver or the Fraser Valley, think More Cash For Scrap. 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For those of us who are driving an aging vehicle, unusual noises, vibrations, clunks, and thunks have undoubtedly all become a normal part of our daily driver. However, certain sounds and behaviours can indicate a much bigger problem. Like a thump upon starting [...]</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/blog/why-does-my-car-thump-when-i-start-it/">Why Does My Car Thump When I Start It?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com">More Cash For Scrap</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-159"><h1>Why Does My Car Thump When I Start It?</h1><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-6741 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/turning-car-on-e1756072368660.jpg" alt="why does my car thump when i turn it on?" width="850" height="564" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-160"><p>For those of us who are driving an aging vehicle, unusual noises, vibrations, clunks, and thunks have undoubtedly all become a normal part of our daily driver.</p><p>However, certain sounds and behaviours can indicate a much bigger problem. Like a thump upon starting your vehicle.</p><p>Today’s blog post answers the question, “why does my car thump when I start it?”. We’ll explore what issues could be related to your vehicle thumping upon start up.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-161"><h2>What Causes Your Car to Thump on Start Up?</h2><p>And we’ll also discuss what signs and symptoms could indicate an even bigger problem. The knowledge shared within this blog comes from <a href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/services/cash-for-old-cars-vancouver/">over 30 years in the scrap car removal industry.</a></p><p>More Cash For Scrap offers this knowledge as a general resource in determining if your vehicle needs work by a licensed professional mechanic.</p><p>However, we advise that you don’t try to fully diagnose your vehicle yourself!</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-162"><h2>Why My Car Thumps When I Start It</h2><p>Aging vehicles, or ones with high mileage naturally wear down, as do their components. When parts start to breakdown, they start to operate less effectively.</p><p>Moreover, many of the moving parts within a vehicle start to incur increased friction. The increase in friction, along with other structures losing integrity, can cause major mechanical failure.</p><p>There is a wide variety of things that can causing thumping upon start up of your vehicle. Here are just a few of the most common causes of thumping when starting your vehicle.</p><h2>Why Your Vehicle Thumps When You Turn It On</h2></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-163"><h3>1. Bad Engine Mounts</h3><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-6745 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bad-engine-mounts-e1756072529409.jpg" alt="Bad engine mounts" width="850" height="478" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-164"><p>If you notice a loud thump when you start your car, it could mean that you’ve got failing or failed engine mounts. Especially if your vehicle noticeably jerks alongside of that thump.</p><p>This happens because worn-out or broken engine mounts can’t hold the engine in place the way it used to. So, the thump that you hear, along with prominent vibration or jerking, comes from the engine actually moving when you turn the ignition.</p><h3>Signs Your Engine Is Failing Include:</h3><ul><li>Knocking</li><li>Pinging</li><li>Damaged components</li><li>Worn engine mounts</li><li>Oil leaks</li><li>Burning oil</li><li>Unusual noises</li><li>Tricking</li><li>Check engine light on</li><li>Grinding</li><li>Hard starts</li><li>Stalling</li></ul><p>We buy a lot of vehicles with various engine issues. And some of them have an engine that’s in decent shape, but the mounts need to be replaced. For these types of vehicles, we always pay MORE cash for scrap cars with engine issues than the other guys!</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-165"><h3>2. Starter, Battery, or Electrical Issues</h3><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-1576 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/car-battery-e1688235231675.jpg" alt="scrap-car-removal-services" width="873" height="582" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/car-battery-e1688235231675-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/car-battery-e1688235231675-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/car-battery-e1688235231675-400x267.jpg 400w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/car-battery-e1688235231675-600x400.jpg 600w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/car-battery-e1688235231675-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/car-battery-e1688235231675-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/car-battery-e1688235231675.jpg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 873px) 100vw, 873px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-166"><p>Most people know that when your vehicle won’t turn over, it’s often times to do with the starter or battery.</p><p>But when your vehicle actually will start, but does so with a loud thud, followed by a slower than normal start up, it could mean that you’ve got starter, battery, or electrical issues happening under the hood.</p><p>Usually this needs to be properly diagnosed by<a href="http://www.fairviewautomotive.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> a professional mechanic, like our friends at Fairview Automotive</a>. They can run proper diagnostics to save you time an energy on trying to find out if what you’re dealing with is electrical, starter, or to do with your battery.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-167"><h3>3. Failing Transmission</h3><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-6747 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/failing-transmission.jpeg" alt="Failing Transmission that makes car thump" width="864" height="577" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/failing-transmission-300x200.jpeg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/failing-transmission.jpeg 580w" sizes="(max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-168"><p>If you’re finding it hard to get your vehicle in and out of gear, like moving from park to drive, or drive to reverse, it could mean that you’ve got transmission issues on the horizon.</p><p>Additionally, if you notice that your car thumps when you start it, combined with some slight movement from your vehicle, that could be further indication that your transmission needs some attention.</p><p>Because when your vehicle thumps upon start up, combined with hard shifts, it means that your transmission isn’t engaging the way it’s supposed to. We see vehicles like this a lot in the scrap car removal business.</p><h3>Signs Your Transmission Is Failing Include:</h3><ul><li>Slipping gears</li><li>Rough idling</li><li>Delayed or hard shifts</li><li>Shaking or vibrations</li><li>Check engine light on</li><li>Transmission fluid leaks</li><li>Burning smell</li><li>Loss of power</li></ul><p>Our junk car removal team offers MORE cash for cars with failing transmissions. And we provide free towing from anywhere in the Lower Mainland. Which is perfect for when your tranny goes and leaves you stranded on the side of the road.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-169"><h3>4. Exhaust System Issues</h3><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-6744 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bad-exhaust-pipe-on-a-car-e1756072758564.jpg" alt="Exhaust System issues making car thump when you start it" width="850" height="537" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-170"><p>You might think that you only have an exhaust system issue if there’s odd coloured smoke coming from your tailpipes, if you have a known leak, or if your car sounds like a race car when it shouldn’t.</p><p>However, if your vehicle thumps when you start it, it could mean that part of your exhaust system needs some work.</p><p>Because if certain components aren’t held in place properly (due to wear, tear, or damage), it can make your tailpipe bang against the underside of your car. This will sound like a loud thump or thud on startup.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-171"><h3>5. Blend Door Actuator Failure</h3><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-6746 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bad-blend-door-actuator.jpg" alt="Blend Door Actuator Failure" width="768" height="432" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bad-blend-door-actuator-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bad-blend-door-actuator.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-172"><p>For those of you who don’t know what a blend door actuator is, it’s a flap within your vehicle’s HVAC system that helps regulate the flow and temperature of air that comes inside your cabin.</p><p>And when that flap or “door” is failing or malfunctioning, it can cause a thump that sounds like it’s coming from behind the dashboard upon starting your car.</p><p>However, not every thump is like other thumps, which is why we offer our advice as an experience scrap car removal company, but advise you to always have your vehicle checked out by a licensed mechanic to ensure accurate diagnosis.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-173"><h2>Cash for Cars with Dead Engines & Bad Transmissions</h2><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-1558 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/broken-down-car-transmission.jpg" alt="failing-transmission" width="768" height="512" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/broken-down-car-transmission-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/broken-down-car-transmission-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/broken-down-car-transmission-400x267.jpg 400w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/broken-down-car-transmission-600x400.jpg 600w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/broken-down-car-transmission.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-174"><p>At More Cash For Scrap, we love a good late model sedan or SUV that’s having transmission issues or has a failing or failed engine. Because we know there is still MORE value in those vehicles than some people might think.</p><p>We pay MORE cash for scrap cars with dead engines and failed transmission than any other scrap car removal company in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Because we don’t just offer generic scrap prices when consider your vehicle.</p><p>Our scrap car removal team has over 30 years of experience in the scrap car buying industry. So, we appreciate and understand the value of junk vehicles better than most. Give us a call and find out what your scrap car is worth today.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-175"><h2>How Much Can You Scrap Your Car for With Us?</h2><p>Every vehicle has a different value, because we don’t just offer a flat rate on junk vehicles. That doesn’t ensure that you truly get MORE for your car. So, instead, we consider everything that your vehicle has to offer.</p><p>Provide our junk car buyers with the make, model, year, condition, mileage, and location of your vehicle. Then, let us know of any mechanical issues, electrical problems, or collision damage.</p><p>Once we have all of this information, we’ll make you an instant cash offer right over the phone or by text. There is no vehicle inspection required to get MORE cash for scrap cars with us!</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-176"><h2>Contact Our Scrap Car Removal Team Today!</h2><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-1263 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MCFSTowTruck2-e1755023048634.jpg" alt="Free-towing-services" width="715" height="360" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MCFSTowTruck2-e1755023048634-300x151.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MCFSTowTruck2-e1755023048634.jpg 715w" sizes="(max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-177"><p>More Cash For Scrap is the best way to get MORE cash for scrap cars in Vancouver. We are also the fastest. That’s because many of our scrap car removal specialists live and work in the areas we service.</p><p>Moreover, we offer our scrap car removal services 7 days a week, from 7:00 AM-11:00 PM. Which means that we are also MORE available for junk car pick-up than the other guys!</p><p>So, if you want to sell your junk car TODAY, sell it to More Cash For Scrap. We offer MORE customer service, MORE flexible scrap car removal times, and MORE cash for scrap cars than the other guys. We always offer MORE!</p></div></div></div></div></div><p>The post <a href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/blog/why-does-my-car-thump-when-i-start-it/">Why Does My Car Thump When I Start It?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com">More Cash For Scrap</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>https://www.morecashforscrap.com/blog/why-does-my-car-thump-when-i-start-it/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> <media:thumbnail url="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/turning-car-on-150x150.jpg" /> <media:content url="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/turning-car-on-e1756072368660.jpg" medium="image"> <media:title type="html">turning-car-on</media:title> <media:thumbnail url="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/turning-car-on-150x150.jpg" /> </media:content> <media:content url="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bad-engine-mounts-e1756072529409.jpg" medium="image"> <media:title type="html">bad-engine-mounts</media:title> <media:thumbnail url="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bad-engine-mounts-150x150.jpg" /> </media:content> <media:content url="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/car-battery-e1688235231675.jpg" medium="image"> <media:title type="html">Battery</media:title> <media:thumbnail url="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/car-battery-e1688235231675-150x150.jpg" /> </media:content> <media:content url="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/failing-transmission.jpeg" medium="image"> <media:title type="html">Closeup disassembled car automatic transmission gear part on workbench at garage or repair factory station for fix service or maintenance. 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For most people, knowing what a CV axle doesn’t become even a point of interest until they have been left on the side of the road with a vehicle that won’t drive. Because you don’t even ask the question, “what is a CV?”, until your mechanic advises [...]</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/blog/what-is-a-cv-axle/">What Is a CV Axle?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com">More Cash For Scrap</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-11 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-197"><h1>What Is a CV Axle?</h1><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-6532 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/what-is-a-cv-axle-e1755463429752.jpg" alt="What is a CV axle?" width="900" height="506" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-198"><p>For most people, knowing what a CV axle doesn’t become even a point of interest until they have been left on the side of the road with a vehicle that won’t drive. Because you don’t even ask the question, “what is a CV?”, until your mechanic advises you that yours has failed (or is failing).</p><p>In today’s blog post, we’ll cover <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constant-velocity_joint" target="_blank" rel="noopener">what a CV axle is on a car</a>, what it does, what happens when it’s failing, and what to do about it. We’ll also give you specific signs and symptoms to watch out for, to prevent being stranded on the roadside.</p><p>More Cash For Scrap is a professional <a href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/services/cash-for-cars-with-mechanical-issues/">scrap car removal company that has been buying scrap cars since 2005</a>. We share our gained knowledge about aging and scrap vehicle problems to help our customers better deal with their vehicle’s mechanical defects.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-199"><h2>What Does a CV Axle Do on a Car?</h2><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-6533 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/failing-cv-axle-on-a-car-e1755463662168.jpg" alt="What does a CV axle do on a car?" width="850" height="567" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-200"><p>A CV axle (short for constant velocity axle) is a crucial part of any vehicle’s drivetrain, especially in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive vehicles.</p><p>The CV axle transmits power from the transmission to the wheels, allowing the car to move. If your CV axle is failing, you’ll notice issues with clicking or clunking while driving, and especially while turning.</p><p>What makes it special is that it can flex and bend while still rotating, which is essential for turning and proper suspension movement. Which is exactly why you’ll notice new or unusual sounds when your CV axle is on its way out.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-201"><h2>Signs Your CV Axle Needs to Be Replaced</h2><p>Just like any mechanical failure on a vehicle, there will be signs and symptoms when your CV axle is on its way out.</p><p><strong>Here are common signs that your CV axle may need to be replaced:</strong></p><h3>1. Clicking And/Or Popping Sounds While Turning</h3><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-6534 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/turning-steering-wheel.jpg" alt="Cash for scrap cars with bad CV axles" width="818" height="545" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/turning-steering-wheel-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/turning-steering-wheel-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/turning-steering-wheel-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/turning-steering-wheel.jpg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 818px) 100vw, 818px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-202"><p>Older vehicles have a tendency to make unusual sounds when shifting gears, turning, or going over bumps and potholes.</p><p>However, if you notice a consistent popping or clicking sound when turning corners or going around bends, it might mean that your CV axle is on its way out.</p><p>Additionally, your CV axle may not have failed completely. It could simply be that it is damaged due to impact or wear and tear. In either case, it’s best to have it inspected by a professional mechanic to diagnose.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-203"><h3>2. Leaking Grease from Your Axle</h3><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-6535 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/grease-leak-on-cv-axle-e1755463814234.webp" alt="Leaking Grease" width="840" height="473" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/grease-leak-on-cv-axle-e1755463814234-300x169.webp 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/grease-leak-on-cv-axle-e1755463814234-768x433.webp 768w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/grease-leak-on-cv-axle-e1755463814234-800x451.webp 800w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/grease-leak-on-cv-axle-e1755463814234.webp 900w" sizes="(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-204"><p>For many people, driving an older commuter car means rarely tending to routine maintenance, including washing your car regularly. So, when extra dirt or grease shows up around the wheels, you might not think much of it.</p><p>Great being present on the inside of your wheels, or specifically, coming out near the axle, can indicate that you’ve got a leak in your axle. This happens when your CV boots is damaged or torn.</p><p>If you don’t have your axle repaired promptly, the lack of grease causes the joint to wear out faster due to increase friction. And that can leave you immobile completely and without warning.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-205"><h3>3. New or Worsening Vibration While Driving</h3><p>Vibrations can occur when the CV axle is out of balance, is damaged, or simply is too worn out to operate properly.</p><p>And although aging vehicles, or vehicles with high mileage tend to have vibrations in general, noticeable or new vibrations occurring in the front end of your vehicle could signal CV axle failure.</p><p>At More Cash For Scrap, we pay MORE cash for scrap cars with failed CV axles, failing suspensions, and even vehicles that need a complete brake job. If your vehicle is having front-end issues, give us a call and see what your car might be worth. We always pay MORE!</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-206"><h3>4. Knocking When Accelerating</h3><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-2425 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/driving-shuddering-car.jpg" alt="scrap cars for cash" width="746" height="373" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/driving-shuddering-car-200x100.jpg 200w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/driving-shuddering-car-300x150.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/driving-shuddering-car-400x200.jpg 400w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/driving-shuddering-car.jpg 474w" sizes="(max-width: 746px) 100vw, 746px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-207"><p>Generally, aging vehicles will experience knocking sounds for a variety of reasons. From failing engines to suspension issues involving shocks and struts, to seized brake calipers; you never know what you’re getting when a knocking sound suddenly starts happening out of nowhere.</p><p>However, if you’ve had other issues that indicate a failing CV axle and then start to experience knocking while speeding up or slowing down, it could mean that your CV axle is getting close to its expiration date.</p><p>If you think your CV axle is starting to go, have a professional mechanic, <a href="https://northshoreautorepair.ca/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">like our friends at North Shore Auto Repair</a> take a look at it. Failing to have it checked out promptly can mean being stranded unexpectedly on the side of the road.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-208"><h3>5. Especially Bouncy or Unstable Ride</h3><p>Driving an older vehicle usually means expecting the ride to not be as comfy and cushy as it would if you were driving a newer vehicle.</p><p>And although we become accustomed to our aging vehicle’s bumps, jumps, and various quirks, an unstable or especially bumpy ride can mean your CV axle is having problems.</p><p>Also, if your CV axle hasn’t failed yet, the increased bumpiness can cause it to fail faster. This happens because components and structures get jostled around much more with increased instability and more impact from bumps on the road.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-209"><h2>What Happens When Your CV Axle Fails?</h2><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-1270 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/broken-down-tow-e1674400632595.jpg" alt="cash-for-cars-Chilliwack" width="798" height="532" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/broken-down-tow-e1674400632595-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/broken-down-tow-e1674400632595-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/broken-down-tow-e1674400632595-400x267.jpg 400w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/broken-down-tow-e1674400632595-600x400.jpg 600w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/broken-down-tow-e1674400632595-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/broken-down-tow-e1674400632595-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/broken-down-tow-e1674400632595.jpg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-210"><p>When your CV axle finally fails completely, you’ll know it. Because without a functioning CV axle, your vehicle cannot move.</p><p>In fact, if you own a vehicle that has a tachometer, you’ll notice that when your CV axle finally goes caput, that the tach needle will be pinner at the top, even though you are losing speed.</p><p>Because without the CV axle properly functioning, your transmission and wheels cannot communicate. Your car might know that the vehicle is supposed to be moving, but your wheels definitely do not.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-211"><h2>How Much Does It Cost to Replace a CV Axle in Canada?</h2><p>The cost to replace a CV axle on a vehicle entirely depends on the extent of the damage caused (if any), and the type of vehicle that you drive. 4×4 vehicles and trucks tend to be on the more expensive side.</p><p>On average, the cost to replace a CV axle in British Columbia is between $350 – $900. With the cost of parts making up more than half of the overall cost.</p><p>Parts for a CV axle replacement alone cost around $400 – $650. The rest is usually the cost of labour, and varies depending on your shop’s labour rate.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-212"><h2>Cash for Scrap Cars with Bad CV Axles</h2><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-2928 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/red-2010-hyundai-accent-e1725909269645.jpg" alt="Cash for scrap cars with shaky steering wheels" width="784" height="588" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-213"><p>Aging vehicles and commuter cars with high mileage all have mechanical issues at one point or another. But when they start to stack up, it might be time to consider scrap car removal instead of another inflated mechanic’s bill.</p><p>More Cash For Scrap pays MORE cash for scrap cars with failed CV axles than any other scrap car buyer in Metro Vancouver or the Fraser Valley. Because even when you have drivetrain or suspension issues, there’s still lots of value left in your vehicle.</p><p>And unlike some scrap car removal companies in the Lower Mainland, we provide free towing. We also offer free roadside vehicle removal after an accident or breakdown. Like when your CV axle suddenly decides to quit on you!</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-214"><h2>How Much Can You Scrap Your Car for in Vancouver?</h2><p>Offering MORE cash for scrap cars, trucks, SUVs, vans, and commercial vehicles is something we are passionate about. And we provide instant cash offers right over the phone.</p><p>Simply provide our scrap car buyers with the make, model, year, condition, mileage, and location of your vehicle. Also, let us know of any mechanical issues, electrical problems, or collision damage.</p><p>Once we have all this information, we’ll make you an instant cash offer right over the phone or by text. And if you accept the offer, we can often arrange same day scrap car removal from anywhere in the Lower Mainland.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-215"><h2>Contact Our Scrap Car Removal Team Today!</h2><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-1186 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSBillboardVan-scaled-e1671915515562.jpg" alt="Vancouver Junk Car Buyers" width="900" height="600" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSBillboardVan-scaled-e1671915515562-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSBillboardVan-scaled-e1671915515562-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSBillboardVan-scaled-e1671915515562-400x267.jpg 400w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSBillboardVan-scaled-e1671915515562-600x400.jpg 600w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSBillboardVan-scaled-e1671915515562-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSBillboardVan-scaled-e1671915515562-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSBillboardVan-scaled-e1671915515562.jpg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-216"><p>Getting rid of an older vehicle is simply when you find the right kind of buyer. And at More Cash For Scrap, we are exactly that kind of buyer!</p><p>We pay MORE cash for scrap cars with mechanical problems, electrical issues, collision damage, high maintenance costs, and everything in between. Because we know where the true value lies in every car we scrap.</p><p>So, if you’ve been thinking about scrapping your vehicle because of a failed CV axle, or any other mechanical failure, think More Cash For Scrap. We are a better way to scrap any vehicle for the most cash.</p><p>We offer MORE customer service. Along with MORE flexible scrap car pickup times. And we pay MORE cash for scrap cars than the other guys. 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For those who aren’t familiar with the complex mechanics and inner workings of vehicles, mechanic lingo can be confusing to say the least. Because when our mechanic shares with us any newfound issues, they typically refer to specific parts, and what the defect or malfunction is. However, [...]</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/blog/what-do-tie-rods-do/">What Do Tie Rods Do?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com">More Cash For Scrap</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-13 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-237"><h1>What Do Tie Rods Do?</h1><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-6391 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/signs-of-bad-tie-rods-on-a-car-e1754862059886.jpg" alt="What Do Tie Rods Do?" width="850" height="478" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-238"><p>For those who aren’t familiar with the complex mechanics and inner workings of vehicles, mechanic lingo can be confusing to say the least.</p><p>Because when our mechanic shares with us any newfound issues, they typically refer to specific parts, and what the defect or malfunction is.</p><p>However, for those who don’t know what, say, a tie rod is, it can leave you in the lurch. So, what do tie rods do anyways? That’s what we’ll be covering in today’s blog post.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-239"><h2>What Are Tie Rods for on a Car?</h2><p>We’ll explain what role the tie rods play in keeping your vehicle on the road. We’ll also get into what to do if you need new tie rods on an aging vehicle.</p><p><a href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/services/cash-for-broken-cars-vancouver/">More Cash For Scrap has been scrapping cars for MORE cash across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley since 2005.</a></p><p>Our blog posts offer solutions to common problems, insight into what to do about those problems and why they happen, and what to do if repairing them isn’t a practical resolution.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-240"><h2>What Do Tie Rods Do On a Car?</h2><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-6395 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bad-tie-rods.jpg" alt="Cash for cars with bad tie rods" width="895" height="468" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bad-tie-rods-300x157.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bad-tie-rods-768x402.jpg 768w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bad-tie-rods-800x418.jpg 800w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/bad-tie-rods.jpg 895w" sizes="(max-width: 895px) 100vw, 895px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-241"><p>Tie rods are critical components in a vehicle’s steering and suspension system, serving as the vital link between the steering rack and the steering knuckle on each front wheel. Their primary function is to transmit force from the steering center to the wheels, enabling the driver to control the direction of the vehicle.</p><p>When the steering wheel is turned, the motion is transferred through the steering column to the rack and pinion or steering gearbox, which then pushes or pulls the tie rods. These rods, in turn, pivot the wheels left or right, allowing for precise directional control.</p><p>Tie rods consist of two main parts: the inner tie rod, which connects to the steering rack, and the outer tie rod, which connects to the steering knuckle. The outer tie rod end typically includes a ball joint that allows for smooth movement and flexibility as the suspension travels over uneven terrain.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-242"><h2>How to Know If Your Tie Rods Need Replacing</h2><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-6233 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cash-for-scrap-cars-northyards.jpeg" alt="cash for scrap cars in Northyards, Squamish" width="790" height="491" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cash-for-scrap-cars-northyards-300x187.jpeg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cash-for-scrap-cars-northyards.jpeg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-243"><p>Much like any mechanical failure, when tie rods start to go, they leave key indicators. So, knowing the signs and symptoms that your tie rods are failing is imperative.</p><p>Most mechanics will check your tie rods during routine maintenance like wheel alignments, tire changes, or brake replacement or repair. However, if your vehicle doesn’t go to the shop as much as it should, it can be easy to overlook.</p><h2>Signs of a Bad Tie Rod Include:</h2><h3>1. Uneven Tire Wear</h3><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-1578 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/tires-needing-replacing-e1688235377159.jpg" alt="scrap-car-buying" width="900" height="600" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/tires-needing-replacing-e1688235377159-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/tires-needing-replacing-e1688235377159-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/tires-needing-replacing-e1688235377159-400x267.jpg 400w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/tires-needing-replacing-e1688235377159-600x400.jpg 600w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/tires-needing-replacing-e1688235377159-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/tires-needing-replacing-e1688235377159-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/tires-needing-replacing-e1688235377159.jpg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-244"><p>Uneven tire wear can also signal other issues like bad struts or shocks, or an improperly performed wheel alignment.</p><p>So, if the only sign you notice is uneven tread on your tires, have a mechanic, <a href="https://www.midas.com/store/bc/surrey/13683-104th-avenue-v3t-1w3?shopnum=9931" target="_blank" rel="noopener">like our friends at Midas on 104th Avenue</a>, check your vehicle’s wheel alignment and suspension system.</p><p>Suspension issues are common on aging vehicles or vehicles with high mileage. And we buy MORE scrap cars with suspension issues than any other scrap car buyer in Surrey or Metro Vancouver.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-245"><h3>2. Excessive Steering Wheel Movement</h3><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-6390 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/steering-issues.jpg" alt="Steering Wheel Movement" width="775" height="430" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/steering-issues-300x166.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/steering-issues-768x426.jpg 768w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/steering-issues.jpg 775w" sizes="(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-246"><p>Some of you might remember what life was like prior to power steering. You’d turn the wheel multiple times, only to get a small lackluster radius turn out of it.</p><p>However, nowadays the wheel should only move as much as you intend it too. But if you find that your steering has a little (or a lot) of excess play when turning, it could be a sign that your tie rods are on their way out.</p><p>Moreover, if you experience wiggling, shaking, or any unusual vibration while driving or braking, have a professional assess your car. It could be tie rod related, or it could be signaling a larger problem involving your brake system.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-247"><h3>3. Clunking Noises When Turning</h3><p>Anyone who drives an older vehicle or one with high mileage knows that unusual sounds are just part of their charm… Until they’re not. Which is the case when your tie rods are failing.</p><p>If your tie rods are on their way out, you’ll typically notice clunking when turning in a specific direction.</p><p>It might also be worse when turn over a bump (like speed bumps in a parking lot), or when driving up hill and around a bend (like the many winding roads in Belcarra or North Vancouver).</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-248"><h3>4. Your Car Pulls to One Side</h3><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-6394 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/car-pulling-to-one-side.jpg" alt="Wheel pulling" width="854" height="430" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/car-pulling-to-one-side-300x151.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/car-pulling-to-one-side-768x387.jpg 768w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/car-pulling-to-one-side-800x403.jpg 800w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/car-pulling-to-one-side.jpg 999w" sizes="(max-width: 854px) 100vw, 854px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-249"><p>If you’re driving an older vehicle on a daily basis in Metro Vancouver, it surely takes a beating. Because between stop-and-go traffic, spontaneous roundabouts, and plenty of unexpected bouts of construction, our cars really do deal with a lot of physical wear.</p><p>And although getting a wheel alignment done from time to time is part of routine maintenance on any vehicle (especially after brake or suspension work), your wheels being out of alignment can indicate that your tie rods are failing.</p><p>Your vehicle pulling to one side or the other can also suggest that you have an issue with your tires, with your braking system, or even damage to one of your wheels.</p><p>So, if you’re experiencing any of the above issues along with steering that tugs to one side, you’ll want to get your vehicle inspected as soon as you can.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-250"><h2>What Happens When Tie Rods Fail on a Car?</h2><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-6389 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/worn-out-tie-rod.jpg" alt="Failed tie rod on a car" width="800" height="450" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/worn-out-tie-rod-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/worn-out-tie-rod-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/worn-out-tie-rod.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-251"><p>Proper alignment of tie rods is essential for maintaining accurate steering and even tire wear. If tie rods become worn or damaged, symptoms may include loose or unresponsive steering, uneven tire wear, or clunking noises when turning.</p><p>In severe cases, a failed tie rod can cause a complete loss of steering control, posing a serious safety risk. Regular inspection and timely replacement are crucial to ensure vehicle safety and performance.</p><p>Overall, tie rods play a massive role in keeping your vehicle stable, responsive, and safe on the road. Without them, steering would be impossible, and driving would be dangerously unpredictable.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-252"><h2>How Much Does It Cost to Replace Tie Rods on a Car?</h2><p>Tie rods are a critical repair, but they don’t come with a price tag that reflects that typically.</p><p>It really depends on the type of vehicle you drive, what other neighbouring components need replacing, and the wheel alignment that is required after servicing.</p><p>The average cost to replace tie rods on a car in Canada is between $200 – $500. However, it depends mostly on the make and model of vehicle that you drive. Newer vehicles, luxury vehicles, or trucks and 4×4’s can cost upwards of $750 – $900 for a complete replacement.</p><p>Additionally, inner tie rods tend to be more expensive than outer rods. And when the replacement is needed on a vehicle that is 15-20 years of age (or one with high mileage), it’s not always practical to do the repairs.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-253"><h2>Cash for Cars with Bad Tie Rods in Vancouver</h2><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-6213 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/scrap-car-removal-capilano.jpg" alt="Scrap car removal capilano" width="640" height="480" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/scrap-car-removal-capilano-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/scrap-car-removal-capilano.jpg 640w" sizes="(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-254"><p>We are a professional scrap car removal company that has been buying scrap cars throughout Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley since 2005.</p><p>And we know that even though a vehicle might look great on the outside, it can be riddled with mechanical defects that are only noticed when behind the wheel. Which is why we pay MORE cash for scrap cars in ANY condition in British Columbia.</p><p>If you have a commuter car or daily driver that needs serious brake work, suspension repairs, or tie rod replacements that simply aren’t realistic, give us a call. Our scrap car buyers can provide you with an instant cash offer right over the phone.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-255"><h2>How Much Can I Sell My Car for in Vancouver?</h2><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-1525 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MORE-cash.jpg" alt="Cash for scrap cars" width="800" height="533" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MORE-cash-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MORE-cash-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MORE-cash-400x267.jpg 400w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MORE-cash-600x400.jpg 600w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MORE-cash-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MORE-cash.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-256"><p>Getting an instant cash offer on any junk vehicle is simple when you contact More Cash For Scrap. A call, text, or email is all that is needed to provide you with a quote.</p><p>Let us know the make, model, year, condition, mileage, and location of your vehicle. Also, if there are any known mechanical or electrical problems, advise us of that too.</p><p>Once we have all of this information, we’ll make you an instant cash offer right over the phone (or by text). If you accept the offer, we’ll arrange a day and time to pick up your scrap car.</p><p>Our services are available 7 days a week, from 7:00 AM-11:00 PM. So, if you want to scrap your car for MORE cash in Metro Vancouver or the Fraser Valley, scrap it with More Cash For Scrap. 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For most of us, vehicle maintenance consists of putting air in our tires, topping up the windshield washer fluid, and getting our vehicle in for regular (or semi-regular) oil changes. However, sometimes, especially on older vehicles, we need to top up [...]</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/blog/what-happens-if-you-put-too-much-oil-in-your-car/">What Happens If You Put Too Much Oil in Your Car?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com">More Cash For Scrap</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-15 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-277"><h1>What Happens If You Put Too Much Oil in Your Car?</h1><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-6150 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/broken-down-car-from-too-much-oil.jpg" alt="what happens if you put too much oil in your car?" width="862" height="525" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/broken-down-car-from-too-much-oil-300x183.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/broken-down-car-from-too-much-oil-768x468.jpg 768w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/broken-down-car-from-too-much-oil-800x487.jpg 800w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/broken-down-car-from-too-much-oil.jpg 862w" sizes="(max-width: 862px) 100vw, 862px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-278"><p>For most of us, vehicle maintenance consists of putting air in our tires, topping up the windshield washer fluid, and getting our vehicle in for regular (or semi-regular) oil changes. However, sometimes, especially on older vehicles, we need to top up our oil between changes. But what happens if you put too much oil in your car?</p><p>Today’s blog post is about what happens if you put too much oil in your car, and what to do about the potential ramifications of that. Whether you’re facing engine damage, performance issues, or vehicle overheating issues, we’ll advise you on what to look out for, and what to do about it.</p><p>We are an experienced scrap car removal company that has been <a href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/services/scrap-car-buyers-vancouver/">buying scrap cars in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley since 2005</a>. We have seen many vehicles suffer catastrophic damage from having too much oil put into the reservoir. This blog post is based off of our firsthand observations and experience.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-279"><h2>What Happens When You Overfill the Oil on Your Car?</h2><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-1579 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/checking-your-oil-e1688235457337.jpg" alt="fluid-check" width="762" height="509" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/checking-your-oil-e1688235457337-200x134.jpg 200w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/checking-your-oil-e1688235457337-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/checking-your-oil-e1688235457337-400x267.jpg 400w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/checking-your-oil-e1688235457337-600x401.jpg 600w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/checking-your-oil-e1688235457337-768x513.jpg 768w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/checking-your-oil-e1688235457337-800x534.jpg 800w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/checking-your-oil-e1688235457337.jpg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 762px) 100vw, 762px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-280"><p>Virtually any vehicle owner knows that oil is crucial for a vehicle to run smoothly. Its primary function is to keep the moving components of your vehicle’s engine working effectively with little to no friction.</p><p>By changing your oil regularly, your vehicle performs better, pollutes less, and even gets better gas mileage. So, oil is a big deal, that’s undeniable. But what happens if you accidentally put in too much oil?</p><p>Generally, most oil changes are performed at your local mechanic’s or a specific oil change shop. However, if you’re topping up your oil due to a leak, your engine burning oil, or simply because you are preparing or a road trip, it can be easy to overfill it.</p><p>We will discuss what happens to your vehicle if you overfill your oil, what the signs and symptoms are of overfilled oil, and what to do about it in today’s blog post.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-281"><h2>What Are the Symptoms That Your Car Has Too Much Oil in It?</h2><p>Just like any mechanical defect, electrical problem, or general vehicle malfunction, having too much oil in your car will come with warning signs and obvious symptoms. However, if you don’t know that you’ve overfilled your oil, the signs may not be as obvious.</p><p>Below we have outlined what to look for if your vehicle has too much oil in it. If you’ve experiencing any of the signs and symptoms that are outlined below, take a few minutes to check your oil levels before hitting the road again.</p><h2>Signs You Put Too Much Oil in Your Car</h2></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-282"><h3>1. Oil Level Is Higher Than Max on Dipstick</h3><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-6151 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/checking-engine-oil-on-a-car-e1753845195130.jpg" alt="Too much oil in car" width="800" height="534" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-283"><p>It may seem obvious that if your oil is too full, that you’ll see it on your dipstick. However, if you don’t know how to properly check your oil, you may not even be able to see the fill line.</p><p>Additionally, sometimes the lines can be faded and worn on older vehicles, making it even more difficult to discern when to stop filling your oil. Be sure to check your oil in an area with good lighting to ensure you’re getting the most accurate reading possible.</p><h3>2. Engine Oil Is Foamy</h3><p>This can happen easily if you overfill your oil because when your oil is over full, it can get whipped by the crankshaft. This causes it to foam up because of the additives and lubrication properties of typical engine oil.</p><p>This is one of the most common signs that your engine oil is over full. Moreover, it typically indicates that it is excessively over full. Extremely excessive oil can cause serious engine damage.</p><p>So, if you see froth or foam in your oil, get your car inspected a.s.a.p. by a professional like our friends<a href="https://www.gcoc.ca/locations/british-columbia/coquitlam/888-100-schoolhouse-street/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> at The Great Canadian Oil Change in Coquitlam.</a></p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-284"><h3>3. A Distinct Burning Smell Coming from Your Engine</h3><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-6153 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/burning-smell-girl.jpg" alt="Burning Oil" width="724" height="724" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/burning-smell-girl-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/burning-smell-girl-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/burning-smell-girl.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 724px) 100vw, 724px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-285"><p>Older vehicles have a tendency to have all sorts of weird and unusual odors to them. Sometimes it’s from mould or mildew caused by leaks. Other times, it’s coming from the engine or transmission. Which is the case when you put too much oil in your car.</p><p>When the oil reservoir gets overfilled, the excess oil can leak onto neighbouring parts. Those parts run hot when the engine is running, because, like the engine itself, they are comprised of many moving parts.</p><p>When the spilled oil heats up on these parts, it has a very noticeable odor. A bold burning smell that is unlike other burning smells that can come from driving an aging vehicle, or one that has high mileage.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-286"><h3>4. Blue or White Smoke Coming from the Exhaust</h3><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-6154 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/blue-exhaust-smoke-e1753845331444.jpg" alt="Cash for scrap cars" width="850" height="478" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-287"><p>Another clear indicator that you’ve overfilled the oil on your car is blue or white smoke coming from the exhaust pipes.</p><p>This can, however, also be an indicator of other issues involving your engine, so be sure to check your oil levels and consult a mechanic before making a definitive decision about whether or not the issue relates strictly to having too much oil.</p><p>We’ve seen many vehicles with high mileage or cars with age stacked against them that have various engine issues that were not relating to the oil being overfilled.</p><p>Regardless of what kind of engine issues you’re having, we’ll pay you MORE cash for cars with engine issues than any other scrap car removal company in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-288"><h3>5. Oil Pressure Warning Light Illuminated</h3><p>One of the great things about ever-advancing automotive technology is that there’s almost a warning light for everything nowadays.</p><p>And although most mechanical or electrical issues are indicated through the check engine light, there is a separate warning light for issues relating specifically to oil pressure.</p><p>And this will become illuminated on your dash if your oil is over full or there are any other kinds of issues pertaining to your oil pressure.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-289"><h3>6. New or Worsening Oil Leaks</h3><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-6155 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/oil-leak-under-car.jpg" alt="Oil Leaks" width="738" height="422" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/oil-leak-under-car-300x172.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/oil-leak-under-car.jpg 474w" sizes="(max-width: 738px) 100vw, 738px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-290"><p>Have you noticed that old oil stain in your garage getting bigger? Perhaps showing signs of new oil drippings?</p><p>Have people even commented on how something seems to be leaking from your vehicle wherever you go? If so, you could have an oil leak that is caused by putting too much oil in your vehicle.</p><p>When your oil receptacle gets overfilled, it can cause nearby gaskets and seals to fail due to the excessive strain on them.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-291"><h2>What To Do If You Overfilled the Oil on Your Car</h2><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-6156 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/draining-oil-e1753845512474.jpg" alt="Draining too much oil from car" width="850" height="567" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-292"><p>If you suspect that you’ve overfilled the oil on your car, there are a few critical decisions to make moving forward. Factoring in how full the oil is, what damage may or may not have occurred, and the age of your vehicle is important.</p><h3>Step 1: Check Your Oil Levels</h3><p>If you don’t know where your oil levels are at, it can be tough to establish if the symptoms your vehicle is showing are the cause of overfilled oil.</p><p>So, naturally, the first step is to check your oil levels on your car. Because you might think your oil is too full because of the signs you’ve noticed. However, there could be other mechanical issues going on that are not related to too much oil being in your car.</p><p>For the more novice vehicle owners, we’ve included a detailed outline of how to properly check your oil on your car a little further down this blog post 😉</p><p>At More Cash For Scrap, we have purchased many vehicles with dead engines, fire damage, recurrent oil leaks, and even exhaust system issues. So, if your vehicle is suffering from any of these things, whether caused by too much oil or not, give our scrap car removal team a call.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-293"><h3>Step 2: Drain Any Excess Oil</h3><p>For those that are mechanically savvy, you can watch a quick <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvL1ijLyb6E&t=1s" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube tutorial on how to drain excess oil out of a car</a>. Be sure to have plenty of rags handy, an oil receptacle for the excess oil you drain out, and an oil pan to catch the falling oil.</p><p>For those that are not so mechanically inclined when it comes to vehicles, consult a mechanic promptly.</p><p>We’ve seen many DIY-ers destroy their aging vehicles by trying to perform even the simplest home repairs themselves. Do NOT attempt if you’re not familiar with vehicle mechanics!</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-294"><h3>Step 3: Consult a Professional Mechanic</h3><p>Even if you were able to check and drain the excess oil out of your car yourself, it’s imperative that you have a professional assess your vehicle for any long-term damage. Only a licensed and professional mechanic can tell you the true gravity of any damage that your vehicle has incurred due to having too much oil in it.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-295"><h2>How Do I Check the Oil on My Car?</h2><p><img decoding="async" class="wp-image-6152 size-full alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/fill-line-on-dipstick-e1753845688437.jpg" alt="How to check your oil" width="800" height="419" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/fill-line-on-dipstick-e1753845688437-300x157.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/fill-line-on-dipstick-e1753845688437-768x402.jpg 768w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/fill-line-on-dipstick-e1753845688437.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-296"><p>The best way to ensure that you are checking your vehicle’s oil levels properly is to ensure that your vehicle is turned off and has been turned off for at least 5-10 minutes. Because as a vehicle runs, the engine heats up. This residual heat causes the oil to expand and can impact the reading on your dipstick.</p><p>After ensuring your vehicle’s engine has cooled, remove the dipstick from the reservoir. Then, immediately wipe the dipstick dry with a piece of paper towel or a clean shop rag.</p><p>After doing so, dip the dipstick back into the reservoir all the way to the bottom (you should feel resistance when you’ve reached the end).</p><p>Then, pull it back out and see if the oil line aligns within the minimum and maximum line. If it does, you’re in the clear. If it’s too high or too low, address accordingly.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-297"><h2>What Can Get Damaged from Putting Too Much Oil in a Car?</h2><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-6157 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/engine-fire-from-too-much-oil.jpg" alt="Scrap car removal" width="800" height="450" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/engine-fire-from-too-much-oil-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/engine-fire-from-too-much-oil-768x432.jpg 768w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/engine-fire-from-too-much-oil.jpg 800w" sizes="(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-298"><p>Vehicles are complex pieces of machinery. And despite how durable they may first appear; there are actually many delicate and easily worn components that can be affected badly by putting too much oil in your car.</p><h3>Damage From Putting Too Much Oil in Your Car Includes:</h3><ul><li>Complete engine failure</li><li>Engine misfires</li><li>Malfunctioning and failed spark plugs (which causes the misfires)</li><li>Worn or damaged seals and gaskets causing leaks</li><li>Exhaust system issues</li><li>Increased emissions</li><li>Engine vibration</li><li>Engine overheating</li><li>Engine fires from overflowing or spilled oil</li></ul><p>In older vehicles especially, it’s not uncommon to scrap a vehicle due to engine damage or catastrophic failure. Which is why at More Cash For Scrap, we pay MORE cash for scrap cars with engine damage than any other scrap car removal company in the Lower Mainland.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-299"><h2>Cash for Cars with Engine Failure or Mechanical Issues</h2><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-1263 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MCFSTowTruck2-e1708627543392.jpg" alt="Free-towing-services" width="809" height="459" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-300"><p>Whether your vehicle’s mechanical issues were caused by putting too much oil in your car, from excessively high mileage, or simply age, you’ll get the best price for it at More Cash For Scrap.</p><p>We pay MORE cash for scrap cars with all sorts of mechanical issues. Whether your vehicle has a dead engine, mild engine damage, has had an engine fire, needs a new transmission, or anything in between, we can help.</p><p>Call or text our scrap car removal team today to discuss the details of what your vehicle suffers from, and how much it might be worth. We offer MORE customer service. MORE flexible scrap car removal times. 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When you're driving along, there's one thing you absolutely depend on to keep yourself, your passengers, and everyone else on the road safe: your brakes. They're not just a convenience; they're your main safety net. It’s what lets you control your speed, keep [...]</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/blog/what-is-a-complete-brake-job-on-a-car/">What Is a Complete Brake Job on a Car?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com">More Cash For Scrap</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-17 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-16 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-325"><h1>What Is a Complete Brake Job on a Car?</h1><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-2312 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/foot-on-brake-pedal-1.jpg" alt="seized-car-brakes" width="725" height="543" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/foot-on-brake-pedal-1-200x150.jpg 200w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/foot-on-brake-pedal-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/foot-on-brake-pedal-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/foot-on-brake-pedal-1.jpg 474w" sizes="(max-width: 725px) 100vw, 725px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-326"><p>When you’re driving along, there’s one thing you absolutely depend on to keep yourself, your passengers, and everyone else on the road safe: your brakes. They’re not just a convenience; they’re your main safety net. It’s what lets you control your speed, keep a safe distance, and stop in an instant to avoid a crash. We all know it: good brakes are non-negotiable.</p><p>But what happens when that very important system starts to act up? You might not even hear a loud screech right away. You just know something’s not quite right, but you can’t pinpoint it. That’s when the questions start popping into your head: “How do I even know if my brakes need attention before it becomes a huge issue?” or “<a href="https://www.carparts.com/blog/how-long-does-a-brake-job-take-plus-faqs/?srsltid=AfmBOopwIdZxDvgzMyyeLU-UwQacpTn2Nv0h9PeIlpD37Kg5rp1iTOAP" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How do I know if I need a brake job on my car?</a>”</p><p>We’ll talk about that in today’s blog. We’ll also discuss what a complete brake job actually means, so you’ll be well-informed when you talk to your mechanic. At More Cash For Scrap, that’s just <a href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/services/cash-for-cars-with-mechanical-issues/">one more way to we provide MORE customer service</a>, even when you’re not scrapping your car with us!</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-327"><h2>How Do You Know If Your Brakes Need Replacing?</h2><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-2301 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/setting-your-ebrake-e1713323946198.jpg" alt="setting your e-brake" width="693" height="463" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-328"><p>Some signs are easy to spot. Ever heard that metallic screech cuts right through the usual hum of your morning commute the second you hit the brake pedal? Or maybe it’s a strange grinding feeling, a squishy resistance, or even just a slight change in how your car slows down. Those are the classic signs that your car’s brakes are crying out for some attention.</p><p>But it’s not always obvious. Sometimes, it’s just a subtle difference – a feeling that’s off, like a gut instinct about your car. Maybe the pedal feels a little softer or sinks lower than it used to, or you have to press it a bit harder just to get the same stopping power. But beyond those direct sensations, there are some other common signs that you need to keep an eye out (and an ear open!) for.</p><h2>Where to Sell a Scrap Car that Needs Brake Replacement</h2><p>More Cash For Scrap is a scrap car removal company that’s been buying cars throughout the Lower Mainland since 2005. So, we know from our years of experience when a vehicle has reached its expiration date.</p><p>If you have a vehicle that needs a complete brake job, coupled with other issues, you may want to consider scrapping it instead of fixing it. Give our scrap car removal team a quick call today and find out if junk car removal is a more viable option than costly repairs.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-329"><h2>Signs and Symptoms your Brakes are Failing</h2><p>Your safety on the road greatly depends on how well your brakes are working. And while regular maintenance helps, your brakes can still signal trouble.</p><p>You might be wondering, “How do I know if I need brakes on my car?”. Don’t worry, because you’re not alone. Many BC residents ask themselves the same thing when driving an aging vehicle, or one with high mileage.</p><p>Well, here are the common warning signs you should watch (and listen!) for:</p><h3>1. A Brake Light Pops On Your Dashboard</h3><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-3481 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/warning-lights-on-dash-e1737931527134.jpg" alt="Dashboard warning indicators" width="900" height="598" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-330"><p>Modern cars are smart and use dashboard lights to warn you. They have indicators for thin brake pads, low brake fluid, or an engaged/faulty parking brake. (Always check your owner’s manual for what these specific lights mean for your vehicle!)</p><p>Combine with loss of braking power, vibrations, or squealing, and it would be a good idea to have your brakes checked by a professional. Especially if you live in a place famous for hills like North Vancouver, Port Moody, Coquitlam, or New Westminster.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-331"><h3>2. Squealing or Squeaking Noises</h3><p>Do you hear a high-pitched sound when you brake? It’s often your brake pads’ “wear indicators” letting you know they’re getting low.</p><p>Sometimes it’s just a pebble or moisture, and during hot summer months, like the one we are currently experiencing, it can be caused by excessive dust and debris. However, it’s always a good idea to have your brakes checked at the first sign of noise. Failing to do so could mean a larger mechanic’s bill later.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-332"><h3>3. Grinding Noises</h3><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-2259 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/listening-to-car.png" alt="Bad wheel bearings" width="600" height="384" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/listening-to-car-200x128.png 200w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/listening-to-car-300x192.png 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/listening-to-car-400x256.png 400w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/listening-to-car-460x295.png 460w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/listening-to-car.png 600w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-333"><p>If you hear a harsh, metal-on-metal grinding sound, don’t ignore it. It’s serious. It means your brake pads are completely worn, and the metal is scraping against your rotors. Get this inspected immediately to avoid more expensive damage, or worse, a collision.</p><p>If you’ve already missed the mark on getting your brakes checked and have suffered collision damage as a result, don’t worry because we pay MORE cash for scrap cars with collision damage in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley as well.</p><h3>4. Wobbling, Vibrating, or Pulsing When Braking</h3><p>If your steering wheel or car shakes, vibrates, or pulses when you brake, it usually points to uneven or warped brake rotors. These need to be smoothed out or simply replaced. And when your rotors are gone, your brake pads usually go with them. Both of which add a hefty price to your bill at the mechanic’s.</p><p><a href="https://budgetbrake.com/locations/surrey/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Even our friends at Budge Brake and Muffler in Surrey</a> will tell you that when your vehicle has reached a certain age, which certain mileage, and other mechanical problems, it might be a better idea to consider scrap car removal with More Cash For Scrap.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-334"><h3>5. Leaking Fluid</h3><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-2695 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/leaking-fluids-random.jpg" alt="Leaking Fluid" width="719" height="363" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/leaking-fluids-random-200x101.jpg 200w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/leaking-fluids-random-300x152.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/leaking-fluids-random-400x202.jpg 400w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/leaking-fluids-random-540x272.jpg 540w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/leaking-fluids-random-600x303.jpg 600w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/leaking-fluids-random-768x388.jpg 768w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/leaking-fluids-random-800x404.jpg 800w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/leaking-fluids-random.jpg 899w" sizes="(max-width: 719px) 100vw, 719px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-335"><p>See clear to yellowish, oily puddles under your car, especially near the wheels? That could be brake fluid. Leaks mean reduced braking power and are a serious safety concern.</p><p>Not only that, but leaking fluids can be harmful to pets and people, and even contaminate nearby water sources when camping or spending time at the lake, as many do during hot summer months in British Columbia.</p><h3>6. Spongy or Soft Brakes</h3><p>If your brake pedal feels mushy, sinks too easily, or goes almost to the floor, it could mean air/moisture in your brake lines or an issue with the master cylinder. Your braking effectiveness is compromised.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-336"><h3>7. Car Pulling to One Side When Braking</h3><p>If your vehicle consistently pulls left or right when you hit the brakes, it might mean one brake is working harder than the other.</p><p>Whether it’s a malfunctioning shoe, faulty caliper, or even defective sway bar or axle, it’s best to have inspected as soon as possible to avoid a catastrophic situation.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-337"><h3>8. Burning Smells</h3><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-2315 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/rusted-brakes-e1713878390262.jpg" alt="Bad brakes" width="723" height="398" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-338"><p>A sharp, chemical burning smell after braking, especially downhill, indicates overheated brakes (brake fade). If this happens, pull over safely and let them cool. Smoke means a potentially stuck caliper – don’t drive on it!</p><p>If you notice any of these signs, it’s your car’s way of asking for help. You need to get your brakes inspected immediately. Your safety depends on it!</p><h2>What Does A Complete Brake Job on a Car Include?</h2><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-5804 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/doing-brakes-on-a-car-MCFS-e1752900783586.jpg" alt="Brake Replacement on Car" width="845" height="563" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-339"><p>Usually, a complete brake job becomes necessary when your car really starts to tell you something’s wrong with its brakes. We’re talking about those persistent grinding noises. But also when your brake pedal feels all mushy and sinks to the floor.</p><p>You may even notice that it’s taking way longer to stop than it used to. Well, if any of the signs we talked about are noticeable it’s basically when more than one part of your braking system is acting up, and it needs a full refresh, not just a quick fix on one small thing.</p><h3>A complete brake job typically includes the following:</h3><ul><li>Replacing Brake Pads and Shoes</li><li>Rotor and Drum Resurfacing/Replacement</li><li>Brake Line Bleeding</li><li>System Inspection</li><li>Parking Brake Adjustment</li><li>Replacing Hardware, Wheel Cylinders, and Calipers</li></ul><p>Yes, when your car needs a complete brake job, it’s more than just putting on some new pads. It’s a thorough overhaul designed to get your braking system back to its best. It’s to ensure that you can stop safely and reliably while driving.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-340"><h2>How Much Does a Complete Brake Job Cost in Canada?</h2><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-5805 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Brake-Replacement-On-Car-MCFS-e1752900870233.jpg" alt="Brand New Brakes" width="824" height="442" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-341"><p>The cost can vary quite a bit depending on several factors like your vehicle’s make and model, and the type of parts used (OEM vs. aftermarket). And even where in Canada you get the work done affects the price too.</p><p>Generally, for a full brake job that includes replacing pads and rotors on one axle (two wheels), you can expect to pay anywhere from $500 to $900. If your car needs all four brakes done (both front and rear axles), the cost will, of course, be higher, often ranging from $800 to $1800 or more.</p><p>Basically, it’s the vehicle type, the quality of parts you choose, the labor costs, and the condition of the components that determines how much the complete brake job will be.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-342"><h2>Cash for Scrap Cars that Need Brake Jobs</h2><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-5806 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/hyundai-accent-needing-brakes-MCFS-e1752900999344.jpeg" alt="Cash for Scrap Cars that Need Brakes Replaced" width="786" height="452" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/hyundai-accent-needing-brakes-MCFS-e1752900999344-300x172.jpeg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/hyundai-accent-needing-brakes-MCFS-e1752900999344-768x441.jpeg 768w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/hyundai-accent-needing-brakes-MCFS-e1752900999344-800x460.jpeg 800w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/hyundai-accent-needing-brakes-MCFS-e1752900999344.jpeg 835w" sizes="(max-width: 786px) 100vw, 786px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-343"><p>Sometimes, fixing your car’s brake issues – or a whole list of other problems – just isn’t worth the repair bill. You might be looking at an estimate from your mechanic and thinking, “Is it really worth pouring all this money into an old car?” Or maybe you’re just ready for something new, and this repair is the final push.</p><p>If the cost of fixing your car’s extensive brake problems (and anything else) is too much, or you’ve decided it’s time for a new ride, there’s a straightforward alternative: sell it for MORE cash.</p><p>MORE Cash For Scrap is the best scrap car removal for cars with failed braking systems in the Lower Mainland. We buy all kinds of cars with serious brake system problems that are no longer practical to repair. And we always pay MORE!</p><p>Not only that, we also give MORE cash offers for cars with engine problems, transmission issues, accident damage, or just general old-age wear and tear. Yes, no matter the condition, we’re ready to buy your scrap car for MORE cash.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-344"><h2>Sell Your Problematic Car to Us Today!</h2><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-1186 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSBillboardVan-scaled-e1671915515562.jpg" alt="Vancouver Junk Car Buyers" width="753" height="502" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSBillboardVan-scaled-e1671915515562-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSBillboardVan-scaled-e1671915515562-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSBillboardVan-scaled-e1671915515562-400x267.jpg 400w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSBillboardVan-scaled-e1671915515562-600x400.jpg 600w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSBillboardVan-scaled-e1671915515562-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSBillboardVan-scaled-e1671915515562-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSBillboardVan-scaled-e1671915515562.jpg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 753px) 100vw, 753px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-345"><p>You don’t have to deal with your problematic car anymore. You can easily get rid of it for MORE cash with us.</p><p>At MORE Cash for Cars, the selling process is very easy. Just give us a call or send us a text message at any time between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM. We are available 7 days a week, even on most statutory holidays.</p><p>Simply provide us with your car’s make, model, exact year, and a brief description of its condition. Based on these, we will give you an instant cash offer over the phone. Whatever you’re selling, we promise to pay MORE. If you accept it, we will schedule a pickup date and time that works best for you.</p><p>Don’t worry if your car is no longer safe to drive because of its brake problems or other mechanical issues. Because our service comes with free towing. 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Cars are meant to be driven. But usually, when we travel a lot for long periods, either for vacation, study, or work, we leave our car behind. And sometimes, we just don’t use our car anymore simply because it’s old. While others have issues [...]</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/blog/what-happens-when-your-car-sits-too-long/">What Happens When Your Car Sits Too Long?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com">More Cash For Scrap</a>.</p>]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-19 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling" style="--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;" ><div class="fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap" style="max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% / 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% / 2 );"><div class="fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-18 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column" style="--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;"><div class="fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column"><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-367"><h1>What Happens When Your Car Sits Too Long?</h1><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-5081 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2001-White-Honda-Civic-SI.jpg" alt="Scrap Honda Civic" width="871" height="440" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2001-White-Honda-Civic-SI-300x152.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2001-White-Honda-Civic-SI-768x388.jpg 768w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2001-White-Honda-Civic-SI-800x404.jpg 800w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2001-White-Honda-Civic-SI.jpg 960w" sizes="(max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-368"><p>Cars are meant to be driven. But usually, when we travel a lot for long periods, either for vacation, study, or work, we leave our car behind. And<a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/MechanicAdvice/comments/qpwpfj/whats_really_so_bad_about_a_vehicle_sitting_for_a/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> sometimes, we just don’t use our car anymore simply because it’s old</a>. While others have issues that haven’t been addressed. Because of this, our vehicle can be left to sit. But what happens when your car sits too long anyways?</p><p>It today’s blog post, we’ll go over what to expect from a stagnant vehicle that is aging and has mechanical defects. We’ll talk about what things physically can decline quickly, what mechanical deficits to expect from inactivity, and what you can do if you own an aging vehicle that has been sitting longer than it was every on the road.</p><p>At More Cash For Scrap, we have been providing<a href="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/services/cash-for-broken-cars-vancouver/"> scrap car removal services throughout Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley since 2005</a>. And no one pays MORE cash for scrap cars than we do. We have seen it all when it comes to junk vehicles. And today’s blog post is written from our own personal and professional experiences in the scrap car removal industry.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-369"><h2>What Can Happen to a Car After Sitting Too Long?</h2><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-1840 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/vancouver-car-buyers-mcfs.jpg" alt="junk car buyers" width="739" height="457" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/vancouver-car-buyers-mcfs-200x124.jpg 200w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/vancouver-car-buyers-mcfs-300x185.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/vancouver-car-buyers-mcfs-400x247.jpg 400w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/vancouver-car-buyers-mcfs.jpg 550w" sizes="(max-width: 739px) 100vw, 739px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-370"><p>Just like we need to move to stay healthy, a car needs to be driven to work properly. When a person just sits around, he could feel weak and stiff. That’s exactly the same for cars. When it sits for a long time, its parts start to break down or get stuck.</p><p>First of all, your car could develop battery issues. We know that even when off, your car has “parasitic drains” from onboard electronics. And when it’s not driven for a long time, the alternator can’t recharge the battery. If that happens, the battery could die completely. It’s more than just an inconvenience; your car can suffer permanent damage because of a dead battery.</p><p>Additionally, if your car sits in one place for so long, it can have tire issues. Since it’s not moving, the car’s weight is constantly on one spot of your tire. It can cause flat spots that can permanently damage the tire’s structure. And it often requires expensive replacements!</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-371"><h2>Is It Bad for a Car To Sit for a Long Time?</h2><p><img decoding="async" class="size-full wp-image-3874 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1988-honda-accord-scrap-car-buyers-e1741719931586.jpg" alt="Scrap car removal in strawberry hill, surrey" width="871" height="481" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1988-honda-accord-scrap-car-buyers-e1741719931586-200x110.jpg 200w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1988-honda-accord-scrap-car-buyers-e1741719931586-300x166.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1988-honda-accord-scrap-car-buyers-e1741719931586-400x221.jpg 400w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1988-honda-accord-scrap-car-buyers-e1741719931586-600x331.jpg 600w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1988-honda-accord-scrap-car-buyers-e1741719931586-768x424.jpg 768w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1988-honda-accord-scrap-car-buyers-e1741719931586-800x442.jpg 800w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/1988-honda-accord-scrap-car-buyers-e1741719931586.jpg 871w" sizes="(max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-372"><p>The gasoline in your car’s fuel tank can also break down over time and turn into sticky, varnish-like substance. This substance can clog fuel lines, injectors, and the fuel pump. And this makes your car impossible to start.</p><p>And the worst? Mechanical problems! These are perhaps the most expensive to fix. Inside the car, old gas turns sticky, which clog lines. Brake parts rust and get stuck. Even the engine and other moving parts can suffer from lack of use. They can seize or wear out quickly when you finally try to drive. Really, a lot of things can go wrong when you leave your car undriven for a long time!</p><p>Fortunately, at More Cash For Scrap, we pay MORE cash for cars that have been sitting for a long time. Vehicles with seized engines, blown head gaskets, failed transmissions, and seized brakes are all worth MORE when you choose our scrap car removal services.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-373"><h2>How Long is “Too Long”?</h2><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-506 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/scrap-junk-old-used-vehicles.jpeg" alt="scrap junk, old and used vehicles" width="733" height="470" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/scrap-junk-old-used-vehicles-200x128.jpeg 200w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/scrap-junk-old-used-vehicles-300x192.jpeg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/scrap-junk-old-used-vehicles.jpeg 390w" sizes="(max-width: 733px) 100vw, 733px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-374"><p>There’s no definite time on how long your car can sit without problems. That depends on its age and current condition , as well as how hot or humid the are that it’s stored in is. Additionally, colder or wetter climates will also have a negative impact on a vehicle that is left outdoors for long periods of time.</p><p>Usually, leaving your car for a few days to a week won’t cause any problems. But after two to four weeks, your battery might die due to hidden power drains. This is especially common on older vehicles or vehicles with high mileage.</p><p>If it sits for a few months, expect a dead battery, flat spots on tires, and fuel starting to turn into a sticky mess within the gas tank. Brakes will also likely begin to rust and/or seize up, along with any known leaks worsening from prolonged outdoor exposure.</p><p>And beyond six months, serious and expensive damage is almost guaranteed without proper care. Expect rust on the body and vital parts, potential pest infestations including the chewing of wires, and degraded fluids, hoses, and belts.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-375"><h2>Signs that Your Undriven Car is In Trouble</h2><p>Some signs are easy to notice—-rust, flat or deflated tires, no lights or power, or even a strong moldy or gas smell. But the most damaging issues are often hidden and need a closer look or a mechanic’s assessment to find out.</p><p><strong>Here are some signs your car is in trouble:</strong></p><h3>Contaminated or Degraded Fluids:</h3><p>You can’t see the gas turning gooey or the oil breaking down inside. These hidden changes hurt your engine and brakes. You might only find out when the car won’t start or when liquids leak out.</p><h3>Seized Brake Components:</h3><p>Rust can glue brake pads to the wheels. You won’t see this from the outside, but it will stop your wheels from turning or make the car pull to one side when you try to drive.</p><h3>Pest Damage:</h3><p>Mice or bugs can build nests and chew wires. You might only see droppings, or find out when the car won’t start or warning lights come on.</p><h3>Corroded Fuel Lines/Tank:</h3><p>Hidden rust inside the fuel tank or lines can cause leaks or blockages that you won’t spot until there’s a big problem.</p><h3>Dry Rot on Hoses and Belts:</h3><p>Rubber parts dry out and crack when not used. Some are hidden and can break suddenly when you try to start the car, causing major engine trouble.</p><h3>Engine & Transmission Problems:</h3><p>When the car sits, the inside parts of the engine and transmission don’t get lubricated properly. They can rust, get gunked up, or even get stuck. Then, the car just won’t move or work right.</p><h3>Electrical Headaches:</h3><p>Wires can get rusty from moisture, even without pests. This can cause things like blown fuses or features just stopping. Finding and fixing these electrical issues can be a real pain.</p><p>The sad truth? Most of these hidden problems usually mean really expensive fixes. What looks like a small repair can quickly turn into a bill for thousands of dollars. That’s because mechanics often have to dig deep to find the issue, replace stuck parts, or fix bad rust and wiring.</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-376"><h2>We Pay MORE Cash for Cars With Mechanical Failure</h2><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-1858 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cash-for-cars-mcfs.jpg" alt="sell your car" width="869" height="489" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cash-for-cars-mcfs-200x113.jpg 200w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cash-for-cars-mcfs-300x169.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cash-for-cars-mcfs-400x225.jpg 400w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cash-for-cars-mcfs-600x338.jpg 600w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/cash-for-cars-mcfs.jpg 608w" sizes="(max-width: 869px) 100vw, 869px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-377"><p>At the end of the day, the longer your car sits idle, the more likely you are to face, not only an inconvenience, but a big repair bill that might outweigh the car’s value. Which is why so many Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley residents turn to the scrap car removal services of More Cash For Scrap.</p><p>We buy vehicles of any make, model, and year, and in absolutely any condition. While some scrap car removal companies in the Lower Mainland will only buy complete vehicles or certain makes and models, we buy everything!</p><p>Our goal is to help keep the scrappy cars off of BC roads, while paying MORE cash for scrap cars than any other scrap car removal company in Metro Vancouver or the Fraser Valley. It’s just a small part of how we offer MORE!</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-378"><h2>Sell ANY Vehicle to More Cash For Scrap Today!</h2><p>The worst things can happen when you leave your car undriven for a very long time. And when fixing isn’t the best option anymore, go to plan B—-call MORE Cash for Scrap. We pay MORE cash for cars in ANY condition.</p><p>Whether it’s a non-runner that has developed all sorts of mechanical issues from sitting for years, or one that has extensive rust all over due to harsh weather, we’re interested! Even those that have massive exterior damage from a collision are worth MORE than you think.</p><p>Even older vehicles that are in generally decent running condition, but are getting too expensive to maintain are worth MORE when you choose More Cash For Scrap. Because at More Cash For Scrap, junk vehicles that are still running are always worth MORE!</p></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-379"><h2>Scrap Car Removal in Metro Vancouver</h2><p><img decoding="async" class=" wp-image-1186 alignleft" src="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSBillboardVan-scaled-e1671915515562.jpg" alt="Coquitlam Junk Car Buyers" width="819" height="546" srcset="https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSBillboardVan-scaled-e1671915515562-200x133.jpg 200w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSBillboardVan-scaled-e1671915515562-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSBillboardVan-scaled-e1671915515562-400x267.jpg 400w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSBillboardVan-scaled-e1671915515562-600x400.jpg 600w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSBillboardVan-scaled-e1671915515562-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSBillboardVan-scaled-e1671915515562-800x533.jpg 800w, https://www.morecashforscrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/MCFSBillboardVan-scaled-e1671915515562.jpg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px" /></p></div><div class="fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep" style="align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:11px;width:100%;"></div><div class="fusion-text fusion-text-380"><p>At MORE Cash for Scrap, we make your scrap car removal process easy. 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