Reconditioned engines supplied and fitted across the UK

What a reconditioned engine is

A reconditioned engine is a used engine that has been completely stripped, cleaned, measured and rebuilt with new wearing parts. Every component is checked against the manufacturer tolerances, and anything outside those tolerances is reconditioned or replaced. The oil system is flushed, the cylinder head is pressure tested, and the unit is reassembled with OEM gaskets, bearings and seals. The result is an engine whose internal condition you can rely on, unlike a second hand unit sold as it left the donor vehicle.

We supply and fit reconditioned engines for the car and van families that fail most often on UK roads, including Jaguar and Land Rover Ingenium diesels, Ford EcoBoost and EcoBlue units, and Peugeot, Citroën, DS and Vauxhall PureTech engines. See the full list on our engine repair by vehicle page.

Reconditioned engine versus used engine

The appeal of a used engine is the lower headline price. The problem is that you know nothing about its history. It may have done high mileage, been run low on oil, or already be developing the same fault that failed your original engine. When a used engine fails, you pay the fitting labour all over again. A reconditioned engine costs more up front but removes that gamble, because the internals have been verified and the unit carries a warranty. Read the full comparison on our repair versus used engine page.

What our reconditioned engines include

• Full strip down, cleaning and inspection of every component
• Crankshaft measurement and reconditioning where required
• Cylinder head pressure testing, skimming and valve reconditioning
• New OEM bearings, gaskets, seals and oil pump where needed
• Oil system flush to remove debris and contamination
• Assembly, run up, oil pressure check and road test
• Written warranty and first service advice

How much does a reconditioned engine cost?

Reconditioned engines start at £2495.00 including fitting. The final price depends on the engine family, the parts required and whether components like the crankshaft can be reconditioned or must be replaced. You receive a written quote before any work starts, and we tell you honestly if a reconditioned engine is not the best option for your vehicle. See typical pricing on our prices page.

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