subject: Better To Repair A Blown Car Engine Or Buy A New Car? [print this page] The last thing any car owner wants to hear from the mechanic is that the engine is blown. The image of dollar signs begin to fly due to the fact that replacing an engine is about the most costly repair one can ever face whether the car has a gas or diesel engine. The question will necessarily arise if the car is worth repairing at all. Is it worth replacing the engine or would the money spent be better used going towards the purchase of a new car? Of course, only the car owner can answer that question based on the age and overall condition of the car and the financial situation of the owner, but there are options worth investigating to help answer that question for the best possible outcome.
If the car is paid for and in otherwise good mechanical shape, one viable option may be to look to having the engine rebuilt or purchasing a rebuilt engine. Considering the price of a new car these days and probably facing monthly car payments that were unplanned, the cost of a rebuilt engine in the range of $2500 to $3000 is still a big financial bite but one that may be much easier to swallow. Added to the purchase price of a new car is the likelihood of increased insurance expenses that need to be factored in. There could also be higher yearly registration fees on a newer model car as well. It's worth looking at the potential life of the car figuring in current mileage and overall condition and spreading the cost of a rebuilt engine over that life to decide if it's worth doing.
A reputable, experienced diesel engine shop can rebuild your blown diesel engine or can provide you with an engine that has been salvaged from a pre-owned car and rebuilt. In the process of rebuilding, the engine is reconditioned and thoroughly tested to ensure that it meets the highest OEM standards of performance and reliability so that it runs like a new engine or even better. Most will offer a warranty of some duration to protect against any problems that might arise for added peace of mind.
Hearing that your car's engine is blown is indeed a hard thing to have to deal with. If it's a diesel engine, talk to an experienced mechanic at your local diesel engine shop to find out what your options are along with the costs involved. Your mechanic can help to advise you on whether your car is worth the repair investment.
