Engine rebuild London: engine removed from a car and held on a workshop crane

Engine rebuild service in London and Peterborough

When your engine is worth saving, an engine rebuild brings it back to good working order. We strip it, find the cause of the failure, replace what is worn and put it back together at our partner workshop in Rainham, East London.

  • Free quote before any work starts
  • Warranty: 6 months unlimited miles, or 12 months/12,000 miles
  • Land Rover, Range Rover and Jaguar specialists
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Step 1 of 2Your car

Vehicle details from official DVSA MOT records.

What a rebuild includes

What happens during an engine rebuild

An engine rebuild keeps your own engine and returns it to good working order. It is a bigger job than a repair, because the whole engine is taken apart rather than just the part that failed.

  • Removal. The engine comes out of the car.
  • Strip-down. It is taken apart so every part can be seen.
  • Inspection. Each part is checked to find what failed and why.
  • Replacement. Worn or damaged parts are replaced.
  • Rebuild and refit. The engine is put back together, refitted and checked.

We tell you what we find before the work goes ahead, so the plan and the free quote match the engine in front of us.

Engine rebuild: engine block stripped down on the workshop floor for inspection

Symptoms

Signs you may need an engine rebuild

These signs point to a problem worth checking. Only an inspection can confirm whether a rebuild is the right answer.

Knocking from the bottom end

A deep knock that gets louder as revs rise.

Rattle on start-up

A rattle from cold that can point to timing wear.

Heavy oil use or smoke

Topping up oil often, or blue or white smoke.

Low compression or misfires

Rough running and loss of power that does not clear.

Low oil pressure warning

A warning light that comes on while driving.

Overheating damage

The engine has run hot and now runs badly.

Rebuild, repair or replace

Which option is right for your engine?

We will recommend the route that makes sense for your car with your free quote.

OptionBest whenWhat you get
Engine rebuildThe engine is worth saving and you want to keep your original unit.Your own engine, stripped, inspected and rebuilt with worn parts replaced.
Engine repairThe fault is limited to one area and the rest of the engine is sound.A targeted fix for the part that failed.
Engine replacementThe engine is beyond sensible repair.A different engine fitted to your car.

The work

Inside a rebuild

Real photos from our partner workshops, taken during engine work.

Underside of an engine block with the crankcase exposed for inspection
Inspecting the block
Cylinder head with camshafts and valve gear exposed during strip-down
Cylinder head and camshafts
Front of an engine with the timing gears exposed during a rebuild
Timing components
Flywheel and clutch assembly removed from an engine during a rebuild
Flywheel and clutch
Engine on a stand at our Peterborough partner workshop
Engine on the stand

Time and cost

How long it takes and what affects the cost

Every engine is different, so we do not quote figures until we know the car.

The engine

Its size, layout and how easy it is to remove and strip.

What we find

Whether the damage is in one area or has spread through the engine.

Parts needed

Which parts are worn or damaged and need replacing.

We give you a free quote and a plan before any work starts, so you can decide with the full picture. Start your free quote.

Warranty

Choose your warranty

Your rebuilt engine is covered. Choose the option that suits how you drive.

Option 1
6

6 months, unlimited miles

Suits drivers who cover a lot of miles in a short time.

Option 2
12

12 months or 12,000 miles

Longer cover for everyday and lower-mileage driving.

We confirm the warranty option in writing with your quote.

Makes

Rebuilds for Land Rover, Range Rover and Jaguar

These are our specialist focus. We also rebuild engines for BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Ford, Peugeot and Citroen, and we look at every make. Cars from 2015 onwards get priority.

Land RoverRange RoverJaguarBMWAudiMercedesFordPeugeotCitroenAll other makes
BMW with the bonnet open in the workshop while its engine is assessed

Areas we serve

London, Peterborough and about 100 miles around

We work with drivers across London and Peterborough and within about 100 miles. Pick your area for local roads, distances and how we get your car to the workshop.

FAQ

Engine rebuild questions

How much does an engine rebuild cost?

It depends on the engine and what we find once it is stripped. We do not publish prices. Send your registration and we will give you a free quote before any work starts.

Should I rebuild, repair or replace my engine?

It depends on the damage. A repair can fix a single fault, a rebuild suits an engine worth saving, and a replacement makes sense when the engine is beyond sensible repair. We will advise you with your free quote.

What warranty comes with an engine rebuild?

You choose 6 months with unlimited miles, or 12 months or 12,000 miles. The option is confirmed in writing with your quote.

Do you rebuild Land Rover, Range Rover and Jaguar engines?

Yes. They are our specialist focus. We also work on BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Ford, Peugeot and Citroen, and on all other engines.

Do you work on older cars?

Yes. We work on all engines. Cars from 2015 onwards get priority.

Where is the rebuild done?

At our partner workshop in Rainham, East London. You can visit, so call first to arrange a time. We also have a partner workshop in Peterborough.

Which areas do you cover for engine rebuilds?

London and Peterborough, and within about 100 miles of them.

How do I start?

Fill in the two-step form with your registration, call 07394 737095 or 020 8089 1373, or send us a WhatsApp message.

Is your engine worth rebuilding?

Send your registration and tell us what happened. We will give you a free quote and an honest view.