11. Used Engines: Strong Sellers in a Weak Economy
July 30, 2011
Used engines have long been a popular alternative to buying new vehicles or even new used vehicles. This endless cycle of upgrading our cars and trucks every few years simply is not an effective financial strategy. It never was, but it has become even more apparent now that the weak economy is direc...
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12. Sourcing: Buying Used Engines from the Right Supplier
July 30, 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 longer periods. They need a way to extend the ...
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13. Overdiagnosis: What Your Car Dealer Won't Tell You
July 30, 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 getting a little long in the tooth, and, to ...
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14. Americans Are Keeping Cars Longer
July 30, 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 that is about to die. Many people do not reali...
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15. All Cars Run on Used Engines
July 30, 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 down over hundreds of thousands of miles. As a r...
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16. What Used Engines Offer
April 16, 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, going well beyond factory warranty time and ...
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17. Used Engines vs. Remanufactured Engines
April 13, 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 like good options to you, you're not alone. Eve...
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18. The Fork in the Road: Should I Buy New or Used Engines?
April 11, 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 replacement process starts with a decisio...
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19. The Real Way to Figure Out Whether to Replace an Engine or Buy a New Car
April 08, 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 to cost?” That may be the wrong question to a...
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20. How Do I Decide Between Used Engines and Remanufactured Engines?
April 07, 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 their engines, they have to decide whether used e...
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