Repowering Engine Saves Big Money in Long Run

Below is a chart offering some estimated costs for engine repowering, based on popular vehicle models. These are not firm prices, but are a good indication of the relative costs associated with installing a remanufactured/rebuilt engine. Actual cost may vary due to geographic location, labor rates, engine type, freight
costs and other factors.

Vehicle owners who trade in their cars every few years may be losing thousands of dollars in savings, according to Consumer Reports magazine. With the housing and credit markets in a state of turmoil, the Engine Repower Council recommends repowering your engine as a way to significantly reduce costs and save money over the long run.

Consumer Reports found that car owners save more money than the original purchase price of the car by keeping the car for 225,000 miles over 15 years as compared to buying that same car new every five years.

"People don't realize how much money they are losing by buying a new car every few years when today's vehicles can last over 200,000 miles," said Steve Rich, chairman of the Engine Repower Council. "A one time investment to repower a car's engine makes financial sense. It not only eliminates new car payments and higher insurance rates, but repowering also makes the vehicle more fuel efficient, saving money at the pump. In addition, a more fuel efficient vehicle reduces harmful emissions which helps protect the environment."

With repowering, the engine or an identical one from another like-vehicle, is completely remanufactured/rebuilt. Also, unlike installing a used or junk yard engine, critically important internal parts get replaced with new parts that meet or exceed original equipment performance standards. Consequently, remanufactured/rebuilt engines are frequently even better than the new engines installed at the factory. This is because the original factory engine problems have been revealed through use, and can then be redesigned or repaired with better quality parts. Remanufactured/rebuilt engines are dependable, reliable and backed by excellent warranty programs that also usually cover installation expenses.

The Engine Repower Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating consumers about the economic and environmental benefits of
remanufactured/rebuilt engines. The Engine Repower Council supports the "Be Car Care Aware" consumer education campaign. These figures represent a range of possible prices for the vehicles listed. The price range typically includes the retail price of a custom rebuilt or factory remanufactured engine plus the labor to install the engine.