Finding And Purchasing Remanufactured Engines

By John Hall


All cars, trucks and bikes will suffer from mechanical failures at certain times and they will need fixing by an auto engineer. In some cases a repair cannot be carried out and a new engine will be required to get the vehicle working again. Buying a factory made power unit is very expensive and there are benefits of buying remanufactured engines to get your transport back on the road.

A manufacturer's engine will cost a lot of money depending on the type of vehicle you own. There are businesses who can recycle old power units by disassembling them and doing the work to make them fully operational. Reconditioned engines are as good as a factory units, considerably cheaper, and are much better for the environment due to the fact that metals are recycled.

If you purchase a reconditioned power unit there are a couple of places to buy from. Engines can be purchased from local auto companies that will be ready to fit or you can send your damaged unit for a complete rebuild. Both options will save you a great deal of money when a replacement is required.

Auto parts stores can be located in most neighborhoods and they will usually be able to source a unit for your vehicle. An engine for the majority of vehicle models and some older classics will be available and ready to fit. If they do not have a suitable unit on the shelf they can place an order for one from their supplier.

Another way to locate a power plant is to look on the web at one of the engineering firms that are advertised. Their web sites will have a comprehensive list of stock for you to look at and if you order they will dispatch it overnight. It is useful to call or email them before finalizing your order to check that what you are purchasing is correct for your vehicle.

If a reconditioning company does not have a ready to fit unit they may ask you to send in your damaged unit. They will do the mechanical work required to make it operational again and will send it back to you. Some firms may have their own collection vehicle and they can pick up your car and deliver it back to with the engine already fitted.

When you use a shipping company to transport your unit there are some important things to bear in mind. A Shipping company will calculate prices by the weight of the items to be shipped and engines are heavy and will be costly to transport. It is also important to ensure that the unit it placed in a protective crate and covered by transit insurance in case of loss or damage.

The majority of remanufacturing firms will offer a warranty on the units that they have worked on. These guarantees will differ and will either be time or mileage based against failures in the future. When the power unit is returned it is important to check it and keep the documents in case you need to claim against warranty.




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