Saving Money By Using Rebuilt Engines

By Angela Allen


When your car breaks down it is not always an option to fix the problem quickly or cheaply. A major catastrophic failure will often require parts of the main block to be completely replaced which can sometimes work out expensive. One way to minimize your financial outlay is to find and purchase suitable rebuilt engines.

In some cases the failure could only need parts replacing and it may just be a head or block that you need. With a manufacturer's new motor costing a lot of money, having part of the motor rebuilt can be cheaper when trying to solve the problem. Simple repairs can cost as little as a few hundred dollars and this will rise with a more severe failure.

A qualified auto engineer will be able to offer you a rebuild and it is advisable to get as many quotes as you can to get a price that is within your budget. There are web based companies who offer this service and most will have a power plant ready to fit and they may want to exchange it for your old unit. In some cases it can be a lot cheaper to buy a reconditioned motor and not send in the old one.

In a lot of cases after having the unit rebuilt, it will be under a warranty. This will normally be a ten to a hundred thousand miles policy or 3 to 5 years depending on the terms and conditions offered. If you buy a rebuilt motor you should be mindful that any future mechanical work on it will have to be done by the rebuilding firm to maintain the cover.

A rebuild is a much cheaper method of getting a vehicle back on the road but you should note that if it is not an original engine it can affect the future value of your car. Some classic vehicle clubs will not allow a car to be entered into a show after the changes. It is also a legal requirement to notify your insurers if the numbers of the block are different to the ones they have in their records.

A rebuilt engine for most of the popular models of vehicle should be fairly straight forward to source and will cost from as little as 1500 dollars. If you own a rare model or vintage vehicle then finding a reconditioned unit may be more difficult and costly. Motoring enthusiast clubs are good places to get some useful information and specialist help and advice.

If you have to send an engine away for a rebuild it can be an idea to take some time to think about how it will be removed from your car. This can be done in the home garage but it is better to hire a trained mechanic to do it. Some specialist tools and commercial grade lifting gear will be needed and all health and safety guidelines need to be adhered to.

When calculating the cost of shipping your engine, bear in mind that parcels are charged according to their gross weight. A large number of the reconditioning firms often offer free carriage and this can save a great deal of money. Always check that all of the parts you are sending are correctly packaged in a proper crate and that all the packages are covered by a goods in transit insurance policy.




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