Engine repair
Engine repair for every make and model on UK roads
A failed engine does not have to mean a written off vehicle or a gamble on a used unit. We repair petrol and diesel engines for every make and model sold in the UK, using OEM parts, honest diagnosis and a fixed quote you approve before work begins.
Five star rated engine specialists. Trusted by drivers across the UK
45+ years
Over four decades of hands on engine experience.
OEM parts
Original specification parts on every repair.
12 month warranty
Transferable if you sell the vehicle.
From £2,495
Fully repaired after failure, fixed quote.
What an engine repair means here
Engine repair covers everything from a single failed component to a full strip down after a catastrophic failure. What makes our approach different is that we never guess. The engine is dismantled, every part is inspected and you receive a video inspection of the dismantled engine before you approve anything. You see the worn bearings, the stretched chain or the scored bore with your own eyes, and an engineer explains what it means in plain English.
We are friendly and approachable, and we know that most people are not engine specialists. That is exactly why the video and the photographic rebuild report matter. You never have to take our word for anything, because the evidence is in your inbox. Fully repaired after failure starts from £2,495, and the price we quote is the price you pay.
With over 45 years of engine experience across the team, there is very little we have not seen. From classic cast iron units to the latest small capacity turbo petrol engines, the principles of a proper repair have never changed. Find the cause, fix the cause, then fix the damage. Anything less is a temporary patch.
Repairs we carry out every week
- Timing chain and wet belt replacement with OEM kits
- Turbocharger replacement and oil feed repairs
- Head gasket replacement with head skimming and pressure testing
- Injector and fuel system repairs on petrol and diesel engines
- Bottom end repairs including bearings, pistons and crankshaft work
- Oil pump and lubrication system repairs after oil starvation
- Cooling system fault finding and repair after overheating
- Valve, guide and seat repairs in our own machine shop
Why repair beats replace
The default answer from many garages is a used engine from a breaker. It sounds quick and it sounds cheap, but you are buying an unknown history. That engine might have been run low on oil for years, and nobody can tell you until it is fitted and running. If it turns out to be faulty you pay the labour twice, once to fit it and once to remove it, and you are back where you started with a lighter wallet.
Repairing your own engine removes the gamble. You know the vehicle and its history, and you receive photographic proof of every new OEM part. The work carries a 12 month warranty that transfers to the next keeper, which a breaker yard engine never will. Read the full breakdown in our repair versus used engine guide.
Petrol and diesel, cars and vans
We repair petrol and diesel engines across the whole UK car parc. Small three cylinder turbo petrols, big six cylinder diesels, hardworking van engines and everything in between. Our van engine repair service prioritises working vehicles because downtime costs money, and our engine rebuild service handles the failures that go beyond a simple repair.
Not sure how bad it is? Call and describe the symptoms. A rattle on cold start, smoke from the exhaust, a warning light or a complete failure all tell an experienced engineer a great deal. The call costs nothing and neither does the quote.
The process
How your engine gets rebuilt
Tell us what happened
Call or send the form and describe the symptoms. A rattle, smoke, a warning light or a complete failure. We will ask a few questions about the vehicle and give you an honest first view over the phone.
We collect the vehicle
Our collection service picks the vehicle up directly from your home, your workplace or your garage, anywhere in the UK. Non runners are no problem. Recovery to one of our workshops is all part of the service.
Strip down and video inspection
We dismantle the engine and record a video inspection of every component. You see exactly what failed and why before you spend a penny on parts. Then you approve a fixed written quote.
Rebuild with OEM parts
Our engineers rebuild the engine with OEM parts and photograph every stage. The photographic rebuild report becomes your record of the work and supports your warranty and the vehicle’s resale value.
Test certified and returned
Every rebuild is test certified before the engine leaves the workshop. We return the vehicle to your door with the report, the certification and a 12 month warranty that transfers to the next keeper.
Reviews
Five star rated by UK drivers
Five star rated engine repair and rebuild service
“The video of my stripped engine showed exactly why it failed. The rebuild was finished in a week and the car has been perfect since.”
“My Transit is my living. They collected it from my depot, rebuilt the EcoBlue and had me back working inside ten days.”
“Two garages told me to scrap the car or fit a used engine. Engine Repairs rebuilt it properly and the warranty transferred when I sold it.”
Nationwide coverage
Engine repair near you
With workshops in Reading, Manchester, Macclesfield, London and Durham and a nationwide collection service, we cover the whole of the UK. Read about our service in your area.