Replacement Engine Specialists for Reconditioned & Used Engines

There are several possible solutions for an engine failure. You either require enough automotive know how or the right specialist who can assess the condition of your existing engine and the extent of the damage and, most importantly, your budget.

At Apex Engines, we investigate the fault to establish the reason for failure before recommending repair, rebuilding or replacement. Our experienced technicians specialize in diagnostics, engine sourcing, vehicle collection, removal of the failed engine, installation, required adaptations, final diagnostics and road testing.

Which Replacement Engine Option Is Right for Your Car?

Engine replacements are major technical endeavours, and it pays to know which choice suits you best. Let us clarify what choices are available and what you should choose.

Reconditioned Engines

A reconditioned engine is the best of both worlds choice when you are looking for a reliable engine replacement while saving some money. We at Apex Engines take a low mileage used engine and dismantle it to inspect the internal components for wear or damage.

Depending on the engine and its condition, the work may involve cleaning, measuring components, machining worn surfaces and replacing items such as bearings, seals, gaskets and timing components.

Reconditioning is normally considered when greater internal inspection and restoration are required rather than simply fitting an engine removed from another vehicle.

Used engines

If you are on a tight budget and want a low cost alternative, then a used replacement engine is your best choice. Engine identification is important. Vehicles of the same make and model can use different engine codes, specifications and electronic systems, so compatibility should be confirmed before an engine is supplied or fitted.

Our team can use your vehicle details to identify the correct engine option before providing a quotation.

Rebuilding your existing engine

If the engine block is in good shape and you want to avoid the complications in automotive documentation, then rebuilding your existing engine is your best choice.

Depending on the fault and the condition of the major components, the original engine may be stripped, inspected, machined and rebuilt.

This can be particularly suitable where the engine block and other important components remain serviceable.

Our Proven Engine Replacement Process at Apex Engines

With our 30 years of hands on experience, we have devised a streamlined process that guides the vehicle owner every step of the way. First things first, you provide your registration number or vehicle details so that we can identify the correct make, model, year and engine specification.

We consider the symptoms, known damage and available engine options before recommending repair, rebuilding, a reconditioned engine or a used replacement. An engine can be supplied for installation elsewhere where available, or the vehicle can be brought to our Preston workshop for a complete supply-and-fit service. Vehicle collection can also be arranged for non-running cars.

For supply-and-fit work, the failed engine is removed and the replacement is installed with the required ancillary components, fluids and electronic adaptations. After installation, the vehicle is checked using diagnostic equipment and road tested before handover.

You will also receive the applicable warranty and aftercare information for the work completed.

Engine Problems Our Technicians Face Regularly at Apex Engines

At Apex Engines, we get to see a myriad of failed engines every day, and we diagnose them before even thinking about engine replacement.

Jaguar and Land Rover Ingenium engines, for example, may present with timing-system related symptoms such as rattling on startup, warning lights or loss of performance.

Range Rover TDV6 and SDV6 engines can suffer serious bottom-end or crankshaft-related damage that may cause knocking, oil-pressure warnings or complete engine failure.

Other engines may reach us because of overheating, low compression, excessive oil consumption, bearing wear, coolant loss or timing failure.

The important point is that the symptom alone does not confirm the repair required. The engine and its related systems need to be assessed before deciding whether repair, rebuilding or replacement offers the better solution.

What is Included in the Engine Rebuild?

The exact rebuild depends on the engine and the damage found after dismantling.

A typical engine reconditioning process can include:

engine removal and strip-down
cleaning of internal components
inspection for cracks and excessive wear
measurement of bores, crankshaft and other critical components
cylinder honing or machining where required
cylinder-head inspection and machining where required
replacement of worn internal components
new seals and gaskets
replacement of required timing components
reassembly to the correct specifications
diagnostic checks after installation
road testing before handover

Our experienced technicians ensure that a rebuilt engine from our workshop runs true for years to come and keeps the vehicle running on the road without a glitch.

Makes and Models We Work With

At Apex Engines, we aim to supply, rebuild and fit engines for all the popular vehicle manufacturers under one roof. Our main engine ranges include Jaguar, Land Rover, Range Rover, MINI, Hyundai and Kia engines.

Each manufacturer section should lead to model-specific pages covering compatible engines, common faults and available replacement options.

Popular engine enquiries include Jaguar XF, Jaguar XE, Jaguar F-Pace, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Evoque, Range Rover Vogue, Land Rover Discovery, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Land Rover Defender, MINI Cooper, Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson.

Why Choose Apex Engines for Engine Replacement?

If you are looking to find a reliable engine replacement, then our advice, with our 30 years of experience, is not to look for the cheapest engine online. Correct engine identification, diagnosis, installation and aftercare all affect the final result.

Apex Engines provides one point of contact for engine diagnosis, rebuilding, replacement, supply and fitting.

Our workshop works with both used and reconditioned engines, allowing us to discuss different options according to the vehicle, condition of the original engine and budget.

Replacement Engine Warranty and Aftercare

Our engine reconditioning process has such standards that we offer a warranty with every engine that is provided by us. The warranty period depends on many variables. A used engine warranty is dependent upon the mileage and condition of the engine, whereas the reconditioned engine carries a longer warranty depending on the work being done on the engine restoration.

A rebuilt engine usually has the longest warranty, as every worn out component is replaced and the warranty can stretch up to 12 months. You cannot only get your engine delivered at the destination of your choice, but you can also get the engine fitted by our experienced technicians according to factory fitting standards.