Engines

Buying a replacement engine: used, reconditioned or new

Engine failure is no reason to write off the car. A replacement engine usually costs a fraction of a new vehicle – and often less than repairing the old engine. With us you have the choice: used engines with stated mileage from our stock, reconditioned engines that have been professionally overhauled, and new engines with 0 km. All three are tested before dispatch; used and reconditioned engines come with a 12-month warranty, new engines with 24 months – no mileage limit. Which option makes sense for your vehicle is explained in Used or remanufactured engine?.

Engines by make

Our focus is on Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW, Opel, Ford and Renault – but we also stock engines for many other makes. Each make page shows the engine codes currently in stock:

• Volkswagen engines
• Mercedes-Benz engines
• Renault engines
• Opel engines
• Audi engines
• Ford engines
• BMW engines
• Dacia engines
• Mini engines
• Peugeot engines
• Seat engines
• Nissan engines
• Volvo engines
• Land Rover engines
• Fiat engines
• Mazda engines
• Skoda engines
• Hyundai engines
• Alfa Romeo engines
• Citroen engines
• Kia engines
• Iveco engines
• Jeep engines
• Suzuki engines
• Cupra engines
• Porsche engines
• Isuzu engines
• MG engines
• Toyota engines

Most requested engine codes

These codes are currently the most common in our stock – click one to see all matching engines:

• B48
• H4D Duster
• YH01 Vivaro
• DAU Crafter
• M254
• N18
• DTR Caddy
• DNA T6
• OM651
• B48B20B X4 (G02) 30IX
• 254920 W254 GLC
• N18B16A Paceman Cooper S
• M139.580 SL R232
• DXD Q2

The engine code decides

Whether a replacement engine fits is decided not by the model but by the engine code: with VW, Audi, Seat and Skoda it is three code letters (e.g. CHZ, DAU), with Mercedes a six-digit engine number (e.g. 651.921), with BMW a code such as B48B20B, with Renault, Dacia and Nissan a combination such as K9K 636. You will find it stamped into the engine block, on the data sticker in the service book or on the type plate. Compare the code with our product title – or send us your VIN and we will check which engine fits. In detail: Finding your engine code.

Core deposit, shipping and fitting

On every engine we charge a core deposit of usually €500. The deposit is added to your order automatically and refunded once your old engine is returned – this keeps the cycle of engines going (Core deposit explained). Engines are shipped securely packed on a pallet by freight carrier; collection in Nortmoor is possible by arrangement. Fitting is done by your workshop – what to look out for is in our checklist Engine replacement checklist.

Frequently asked questions about replacement engines