sarahkv Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Hi My zetec 1.4 (2005) recently broke down - the prognosis was that the head gasket blew, and then water got in the engine, and two pistons went too. My garage quoted me a minimum of £1500 to have a new engine put in. But with it likely to be more. I managed to find a half decent 2nd hand engine for £400 with a 12 month warranty. I just rang the garage for a quote to install this new engine which comes complete - and they have quoted me £500 plus VAT. So £600 full cost. Does this sound right? As a friend of mine reckoned it would be about £200-£300. I know they probably have to include the time they had to investigate what the problem was in the first place and also probably towing it to the larger garage. I don't know a great deal about cars, having not owned one since I was 17/18, I only have one now as necessary for the job I got offered. I just want to make sure that the garage doesn't realise this and they are taking me for a mug! Any help and comments much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saulamandetra Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 Hi My zetec 1.4 (2005) recently broke down - the prognosis was that the head gasket blew, and then water got in the engine, and two pistons went too. My garage quoted me a minimum of £1500 to have a new engine put in. But with it likely to be more. I managed to find a half decent 2nd hand engine for £400 with a 12 month warranty. I just rang the garage for a quote to install this new engine which comes complete - and they have quoted me £500 plus VAT. So £600 full cost. Does this sound right? As a friend of mine reckoned it would be about £200-£300. I know they probably have to include the time they had to investigate what the problem was in the first place and also probably towing it to the larger garage. I don't know a great deal about cars, having not owned one since I was 17/18, I only have one now as necessary for the job I got offered. I just want to make sure that the garage doesn't realise this and they are taking me for a mug! Any help and comments much appreciated. Hi there id say have a shop around I've done a couple of engine changes myself with my mechanic friend and that sounds a very high price. If can find one online with good feedback on there work and reasonable price can't see why wouldn't get it for £250-300 even if have to hire a man with a flatbed to take you there would be a lot cheaper than what they're quoting :) Saul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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