Using Rebuilt Engines As A Money Saving Option

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.

The companies who carry out these rebuilds will offer a time based or mileage guarantee with their reconditioned units. This will usually be 3 to 5 years often 10 to 100 thousand miles and you should select the one that best suits your car usage. When a warranty is offered any future repairs on the motor will need to be done by the original firm to keep the guarantees valid.

Using the option of a full rebuild is more friendly on your pocket but it may affect the future resale value of your car. It is also worth noting that if you intend to enter a car into a show it might be disqualified for not running with an original engine. Your car insurers will need to be told of any major changes if they keep your engine numbers on file.

For most popular cars, a rebuilt engine will vary in price from around 1500 dollars rising to 6000. A power plant for an older vehicle and rare cars will be significantly more as they are harder to source and specialist knowledge is required. A motoring club or vehicle organization will be happy to offer any advice on work you plan to do to a classic car.

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 you are working out carriage you should be aware that couriers charge by the weight of the crate and with an engine this will be costly. Some firms will offer free shipping and this can save some money. Always make sure that everything is safely packaged to prevent damage and always use a reliable courier firm that provides transit insurance.