24th October 2011
Due to harsh economic conditions, the sale of used engines is at an all-time high. Although used engines have always been a cost-effective alternative, it is only now that the average consumer recognizes that fact. People are keeping their cars for much l...
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24th October 2011
Recently, I spoke with a kind family man who was facing some big challenges due to the economy. Like many of us, he had to do more with less. That meant, among other things, keeping his primary vehicle far longer than originally intended. That car was now...
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24th October 2011
With a difficult economic situation and the recession, many people are choosing to keep their cars for longer periods. Extending the life of one's car can be beneficial and save a lot of money, however, it can be dangerous to drive around with an engine t...
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24th October 2011
It has been said that all cars run on used parts. However, an equally true maxim may be that all cars run on used engines. Over its lifetime, a used engine may be subjected to a dizzying amount of wear and tear as thousands of intricate parts are worn dow...
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28th April 2011
Today's economy in today's depressed economy many drivers to stop worrying about having the latest Lexus parked in their driveway and fallen back to simply having a good working vehicle. Many people are keeping their vehicles far longer than they used to,...
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20th April 2011
One of the most common phone calls that we get is from vehicle owners who have had an engine failure and put their vehicle into a shop. There mechanic has recommended that they purchase a remanufactured engine or junk their vehicle. If those don't seem li...
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13th April 2011
Auto repairs can be one of the most unpleasant things in life to deal with. The bigger the repair is, the less pleasant it will be to deal with. Other than major bodywork, no repair is more expensive than replacing or rebuilding an engine.
The engine r...
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12th April 2011
If you ever had an engine blow up in your vehicle you know the sinking feeling that hits your stomach immediately after you realize what has happened. Your mind begins to race into one of the first questions that hits your mind is "how much is this going ...
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12th April 2011
Smart consumers want to make repairs that last. They understand that sometimes saving money up front can cost you money in the long run, and therefore try to use the best parts available for their vehicle repairs. When these customers need to replace thei...
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21st December 2010
Mercury, Mazda, and Nissan produce some of the most popular compact and midsized cars and trucks in the United States. Millions of people go about their lives each day in vehicles made by one of these three manufacturers, and they get where they're going ...
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21st December 2010
The Isuzu Rodeo and the Jeep Cherokee are two of the most popular sport utility vehicles, or SUVs, that are no longer in production in the United States. The Jeep Cherokee was produced by Jeep, an American manufacturer of off road vehicles, while the Isuz...
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21st December 2010
Even though Kia Motors, a Korean automobile manufacturer founded in 1944, currently sells over 1.5 million vehicles every year, owning thirteen manufacturing and assembly plants in eight countries around the world, complaints arise on a regular basis abou...
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21st December 2010
The end of Pontiac and Saturn has been all the talk in the automobile market, with even talk of the end of SAAB, but the end of 2010 definitely concludes the life of Saturn and Pontiac for now. This leaves Porsche without competition according to engine s...
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21st December 2010
Of all the automotive rivalries, none are more contentious than the issue of Ford vs. Toyota, especially with the question of Ford engines vs. Toyota engines. So why do Ford engines give Toyota a run for their money?
When looking at Ford engines, you'...
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08th December 2010
Toyotas, Hondas, and Nissans all maintain their value much better than their American counterparts. Because of this these vehicles are prime candidates for engine replacements – and used engines represent the best value in engine replacement. When purchas...
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