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4 Telltale Signs Your Vehicle Needs a Replacement Engine

4 Telltale Signs Your Vehicle Needs a Replacement Engine

As any car owner knows, engines are the beating heart of the machine, providing the power and reliability necessary for your daily travels. However, engines do not run perfectly forever. Read on to learn four telltale signs your vehicle needs a replacement engine. Sign I: Excessive Smoke One of the most noticeable signs that your … Read more

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Do Remanufactured Engines Come With Warranties?

Do Remanufactured Engines Come With Warranties?

Remanufactured engines are those that have been carefully refurbished to meet or surpass original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications. This meticulous process involves cleaning and machining every engine component to ensure optimal performance. Remanufactured engines offer the perfect blend of performance, durability, and affordability, unlike brand-new factory engines, which are expensive, and used aftermarket engines, which … Read more

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The Long-Term Benefits of Remanufactured Transmissions

The Long-Term Benefits of Remanufactured Transmissions

Imagine driving home after a long day at work when, suddenly, your car’s transmission starts to fail. The gears slip, the car jerks, and you know something is seriously wrong. Once your car is safely towed away, you now face a daunting decision: do you gamble with an aftermarket transmission where reliability is not guaranteed, … Read more

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Dos and Don’ts of Buying Remanufactured Engine Heads

Dos and Don’ts of Buying Remanufactured Engine Heads

Remanufactured automotive engine parts are essentially original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts that have been thoroughly dismantled, inspected, and restored to meet or exceed their original specifications. The benefits of purchasing remanufactured parts over aftermarket parts are numerous. They offer a cost-effective solution for those needing replacement parts and superior reliability compared to any refurbished or … Read more

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Remanufactured Transmissions Reliability: What You Should Know

Remanufactured Transmissions Reliability: What You Should Know

Selling a classic car is not like selling a normal, daily-driver vehicle. Much more thought goes into the sale, and buyers and sellers must consider many other factors. Below, we offer some simple but effective tips and tricks for selling your classic car to help you sell quickly and get the best offer possible. First, … Read more

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Rebuilt vs. Remanufactured Engines: Key Distinctions

Rebuilt vs. Remanufactured Engines: Key Distinctions

When replacing your vehicle’s engine, you can do it in a few different ways. However, some options offer more reliability and affordability than others. Read on to learn more about the key distinctions between rebuilt and remanufactured engines. Key Similarities Engine rebuilding and remanufacturing share a common goal: to restore an engine’s performance by replacing … Read more

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What To Do When Your Vehicle Needs a New Engine

What To Do When Your Vehicle Needs a New Engine

The engine serves as the heart of your car, pumping life into every other component. Its pivotal role makes it one of the most valuable parts of your vehicle, both in function and price. Consequently, replacing an entire engine can seem like a formidable and anxiety-inducing endeavor. But worry not—with our helpful guide on engine … Read more

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What We’re Reading, February 2020

The new year is bringing some great news about long-lasting cars (longer lasting if you replace your powertrain with Gearhead Engines’ products!), station wagons that are REALLY SUVs (right?), news about the 2021 Ford Bronco, and more! Station Wagons Sell in U.S. Mainly When They’re Disguised as SUVs By Noah Joseph, Car and Driver We’ve … Read more

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Driving Happily Ever After

If you want to add more years to the relationship between you and your car, give it a little extra attention this Spring in the form of an oil change, tune-up, or other service to make sure it runs happily ever after. Just a little extra care can lead to a longer life for your … Read more

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What We’re Reading, January 2020

It’s 2020 and we’re looking back and forward with this month’s reading from the automotive industry.  From the Bullitt Mustang sale to Jeep’s claims about future electric vehicles, we’re bringing you a bit of everything. Of course, as always, if you need input and assistance in purchasing a new remanufactured engine, transmission, cylinder heads, or … Read more