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Friday, July 22, 2011

Repowered Engines

Benefits of Repowering

Smart shoppers, like smart motorists, make better decisions when they know all the options. When a car or truck suffers major engine damage, the first reaction of most consumers is to buy a new or used vehicle. In some cases that might make sense, but often it's simply not necessary. And it's a very expensive proposition.

Technology and auto manufacturing have advanced dramatically in the past two decades. Cars and trucks last longer. Paint is better. Bodies are more corrosion resistant. Interior materials are more durable, and even suspension and other components last longer. So when an engine "dies," it does not have to be the end of your vehicle. When a car or truck suffers major engine damage, the first response and reaction of most consumers is to buy a new or used vehicle. Sometimes that might make sense, but often it's simply not necessary.

If your vehicle is in relatively good shape it may be wise to repower it with a rebuilt engine, rather than completely replace it with another vehicle. Once you consider the "hidden" costs in a new or used vehicle, the economic benefits become very clear. It's environmentally sound, and economically wise.

Rebuilt engines get better gas mileage than a worn engine, and emit fewer pollutants. Engine repowering also saves the tremendous amount of energy used in processing discarded engines and vehicles.

Avoiding Sticker Shock

The savings from engine repowering are especially evident when comparing against the prices of new vehicles. With an average sticker price of over $25,000, it doesn't take long to consider the option of repowering. When you also consider the "hidden costs" like taxes, finance charges, higher insurance rates and depreciation, repowering can be very attractive.

Used vehicles may cost less, but often you don't know what you're buying. Are there problems with the used vehicle that you are now aware of? Used vehicles also come with the same additional "hidden costs" involved in purchasing a new vehicle, and usually no warranty. Plus, any time you change the make and model of your vehicle you run the risk of incurring a higher insurance premium than you would if you stayed with the same car.

At Metric Wrench Billings we suggest the option of a used engine, it is less expensive than a new or reman. Our suggestion to car owner faced with a major repair is; consider the value of the car you are going to repair in the broken down condition (that is usually not very much, less than $1000), add to that the cost of repairing plus about 20% more for additional unforeseen repairs.

Next take that amount and see what it will buy to replace the broken car. Then make the decision, would you rather have your car fixed or the replacement car you could buy. A $5000 repair on a car that is only worth $4000 is hard to justify, however if that $5000 repair will get you 2 more years of use that's $210 a month for transportation which is often less than replacing the car with a car that might only last 2 years.

Take good care of your car so that it can take care of you. If you have problems car engine, visit Metric Wrench Billings today to have a certified technician check it out for you. Visit Metric Wrench Billings today for all of your vehicle solutions today!