Although car trouble and maintenance costs may tempt you to get rid of your vehicle in favor of a new car, repowering your current set of wheels may make much more sense in the long run, according to the Engine Repower Council and the Car Care Council.
“When a car or truck suffers major engine damage, often the first reaction of most consumers is to buy a new or used vehicle,” said Rick Miller, ERC chairman. “In some cases that might make sense, but often it’s simply not necessary. And it’s a very expensive proposition compared to repowering your car or truck’s worn-out engine with a rebuilt/remanufactured engine.”
A rebuilt engine has been remanufactured to prescribed specifications by highly skilled machinists using state-of-the-art equipment and components. During this process, many new components are installed that meet or exceed original equipment performance standards. Frequently, rebuilt engines are better than the engines installed in a new vehicle because better parts are used, or design changes are made to correct problems with the original engine.
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