
My Engine Failed ! .Now What ?
Team Engine Pro is a national affiliation of the best engine parts
manufacturers, distributors, engine rebuilders and service centers. Whether your engine is
dead or dying, or you just need better performance, you can rely on Team Engine Pro to
recommend the best-value solution for any engine-related problem.
Options To Consider In Searching For Your
Best-Value Solution
When your vehicle has serious internal engine problems, or it
doesn't perform the way you would like it to, there are several options to consider. As an
engine expert, we would like to help you sort through your alternatives and make the best
decision possible.
1)A Different Engine:
You could have a new engine installed. Reliability will probably be high,
but this approach is usually expensive compared to other options that are equally
reliable.
A production remanufactured engine can be a viable option if the
remanufacturer has very high quality standards. The potential problem here is that you
will know nothing about the engine's history - or quality of the parts and labor - unless
you are dealing with someone you know you can trust.
Or you could buy a used engine from a scrap yard, but this is always
risky and can be costly and time consuming if the engine turns out to be a dog.
2)A Different Car:
You can buy another vehicle. New cars are costly any way
you look at it. A used vehicle may be a good choice if you know its
history - otherwise you could be buying someone else's trouble. New or used , this
solution presents you with another problem - resale or trade-in value of your present
vehicle, with its bad engine, is going to be disappointing.
3)A Patch Job:
You could have a "patch job" done, replacing just
the bare minimum parts to get the engine running. This type of repair often is not
reliable and will cost more money in the long run when other parts fail.
4)An Engine Pro Rebuild:
With a Team Engine Pro Premium-Complete rebuild, your
engine will be as good as new and you'll be back on the road in short order. Or, depending
on its condition, we may recommend replacement with an Engine Pro custom-rebuilt engine.
Either way, if your vehicle is in decent shape and you like it enough to keep driving,
this is your best-value option.
Before you decide which option is best for you, consult with Team Engine
Pro. We will inspect your vehicle and discuss the alternatives.
For the name of the Team Engine Pro member closest to you call 1-800-ENGINE-1 or
E-mail Engine Pro Headquarters.
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