Used Engines vs. Remanufactured Engines
One of the most common phone calls that we get is from vehicle owners who have had an engine failure and put their vehicle into a shop. There mechanic has recommended that they purchase a remanufactured engine or junk their vehicle. If those don’t seem like good options to you, you’re not alone. Even though used engines have been a mainstay of automotive repair since the industry’s inception, there are some mechanics who refuse to offer their customers used engines as an option.
This article will focus on some of the most common misconceptions regarding used engines. We hope that it will help you make a cost effective, long-lasting repair to your own vehicle.
The first misconception about used engines is that they do not offer a reliable repair option. Many mechanics feel that use parts should never be used. At the root of this is the impression that use parts are unreliable. In the past this was true. The automotive industry has not always done as good of a job testing the parts as they do now. Mechanics who consistently have had experience with used parts most likely deal with lower quality salvage yards and automotive recyclers. Used engines can offer a very reliable repair option as long as they come from low mileage vehicle and are properly tested.
The second misconception about used engines is that you can’t know what you’re getting. Many mechanics will agree that used engines are a great option as long as they are from low mileage vehicles and are properly tested. Many of the same mechanics will firmly insist that it is impossible to know what you’re getting when you purchase used engines. Again, this is something that has changed over time.
As recently as 10 years ago, it was not possible to know what you’re getting when purchasing used engines. Several services including Carfax and Auto Check are now available which can show the exact mileage at which the vehicle was issued a salvage title. Engines can easily be matched to a title or VIN. This is great news for someone facing an engine change – you can know exactly what you’re going.
The third misconception about used engines is that purchasing them means you won’t get warranty. This is generally not true. The warranties available on used engines vary dramatically between companies. Some companies offer no warranty on used engines while others offer one-year warranties. Further, some companies stand behind their warranties and some companies don’t.
Used engines should never be purchased without warranty. The reason some used engines are still sold today without warranty is that people are gullible enough to buy a warrantee. There are reputable companies that offer one-year unlimited mile warranties on used engines. You just have to find them.
About: – True low mileage used engines offer a much better return on investment dollar per dollar than remanufactured engines do. Used engines allow replacement costs to fall below the cost of purchasing another vehicle while remanufactured engines can have a cost comparable to a replacement vehicle.
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