Very few people will have to replace an engine in their vehicle. The fact of the matter is that vehicles are being produced at quality levels only dreamed of 50 years ago. Drivers who perform normal maintenance expect 200,000 miles out of their vehicles, and they’re not crazy. It would be difficult to mass produce better quality engines and transmissions than what we have today from US, Japanese, and German automakers.

Folks still have problems. The occasional production fluke will cause an engine to fail – if the failure doesn’t occur in the engine itself, a radiator might fail. An oil pump might fail. Etc.

So what do you do when this happens? First, you hope that you’re under warranty! If you’re not, you’re probably going to have to buy a used engine.

Why buy used? Cost and benefit. Many people assume you should always buy “new parts.” This is true only if a suitable used part can’t be found. There is a saying that clicks with a lot of people: “All cars run on used parts.” It’s true! Think about it – as soon as a part is installed, and the vehicle is cranked up, used parts! Buying used parts from a quality auto dismantler can save you money. Buying a used engine can save a ton of money – 75% in some cases!

Buying a used engine has several advantages.

The first advantage is, as previously discussed, cost. New engines from the dealer can cost more than what your car is worth. Literally! Some brands don’t even sell long blocks – just a bare block, or heads. Your mechanic must then piece those together. A used engine is going to come assembled. Your mechanic will have to do prep work (if he doesn’t… then what kind of a mechanic is he?!) to be sure, but the work will be much less.

The second advantage is that a used engine has been proven. A low mileage used engine has been proven to work. You want to make sure you get an engine from a vehicle that was taken off of the road due to a wreck, and not due to mechanical failure. Remember, a good used engine would still be on the road if it weren’t for the wreck – it has many years of life left on it. Remanufactured engines have close to a 7% failure rate. They’re not proven yet. A good used engine has been proven!

The last benefit is a used engine typically requires less time to deal with. The install is easier since it comes more complete.

If you need a quote on a used engine, we have plenty of engines for sale. Give us a call 901-266-9996.

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