The Engine Center re-manufactures engines at our own on-site facilities. All of our advertised prices are based on the assumption that your existing engine is serviceable and can be re-machined by us to use again. You will notice that the vast majority of advertisements for engines the phrase “based on a serviceable exchange or surcharges will apply” or “prices are subject to units being reserviceable” is printed somewhere in the advertisement. What does this mean?

ENGINES

The advertised price is for a bare engine only and consists of the cylinder head, block, sump and all internal components.

The advertised price does not include VAT, fitting, engine oil, oil filter, fitting gaskets and ‘ancillary’ parts such as (where applicable), timing belt, spark plugs, antifreeze, water pump, clutch, drive belts and pulleys, hoses, distributor, HT leads, electronic sensors, starter motor, alternator etc. All of these items will be transferred from your existing engine to the replacement unit.

The following components of your existing engine must be free of cracks and or damage and capable of being re-machined to use again.

1) The cylinder head casting including camshaft, lifters and valve guides.
2) The cylinder block casting.
3) The crankshaft.
4) The connecting rods.

GUARANTEES

Engine:

The engine is guaranteed against a defect in construction for a period of 5 yrs or 60,000 miles (whichever is sooner). This is strictly subject to the engine servicing being carried out by us. The first service is due between 500/600 miles or 2 months (whichever is sooner) and thereafter every 6 months or 6000 miles (whichever is sooner). In order to benefit from the guarantee, all engine services must be carried out by The Engine Center.

INCOMPLETE WORKS

Once your original engine has been removed and dismantled for assessment, a situation may arise where you do not wish to proceed with the fitting of the replacement engine. Unfortunately, in these circumstances, we are unable to re-assemble and reinstall your original engine.

Consequently the dissembled unit, together with all ancillary parts will be placed in the boot of the vehicle.

We will charge for the work already carried out in removing and dismantling the unit & for any recovery/delivery costs incurred.

The labour costs of this usually between £200 and £500 plus Vat, plus recovery costs, and varies depending on the size and complexity of the job.