By Brenda Fox


All cars, motorcycles and trucks are powered by an engine and from time to time they will break down. In some cases a simple repair will rectify things but if the unit is beyond repair then a new power plant will be required. If you are thinking of buying and using Remanufactured Engines there are a few options available and some research is advisable.

Brand new engines from major vehicle manufacturers are very expensive to buy and this will not be a cost effective option for many people. Engineering specialists can take damaged or broken power plants and do the necessary mechanical work on then so that they run again. Using one of these units has many benefits including the money that can be saved and they are environmentally friendly due to them being recycled.

There are two ways of getting a remanufactured engine for your vehicle which are worth considering. A ready to fit unit can be purchased from a firm that specializes in refurbishing engines or you can send them your failed unit and get it repaired. These two options are cheaper than buying a new unit and you should select the option that suits you.

If you choose to buy a ready to fit engine you can purchase one from one of the specialist companies that are trading. Auto stores in your neighborhood may also be able to supply a compatible power plant or they can order one for you. Local auto mechanics will also be able to help and they may be able to do the work for you or recommend an engineering company.

An alternative way to get a reconditioned power plant is to buy from a web based engineering firm. The online suppliers will have a large stock of units and they will be listed on the web site with photos and specifications. When you are purchasing a unit from an online supplier it is advisable to speak with them before ordering to make sure the item is suitable.

If a supplier does not have a suitable unit in stock and you need to send your damaged one for attention then you should be aware of a few important things. You need to hire an auto technician to remove the engine from your vehicle if you cannot do the job yourself. You will need to organize some transport to get the unit to the remanufacturing firm and this may be expensive.

When the engine has been removed from your vehicle it will need to be packed in an appropriate crate for its road journey. If you are using a courier company it can be a good idea to get price quotes for shipping so that you can compare prices. You should also make sure that the crate is fully insured against damage or loss while it is in transit.

Most firms that recondition engines will offer a warranty on their products. Some will offer a mileage based warranty and others a time based guarantee against future failures. When you receive the unit, the paperwork should be retained, in case you need to claim under the terms of these guarantees.




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