This guide is based on 24,650 real engine replacement quote requests submitted through Engines Market between January and December 2025. Every quote comes from a real UK vehicle owner; suppliers respond with real quoted prices. All figures are anonymised and aggregated.
Review cycle: annually · next full review: January 2027 · prices are reviewed quarterly.
Compare all options side by side
Every condition type has different advantages. The table below shows supply-only and fitted costs from our 2025 verified quote data.
| Condition | Supply-only cost | Typical fitted cost (indie) | Warranty | Best for | Market share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Used | £1,500-£2,800 | £2,500-£4,500 | 1-6 months | Budget priority, older vehicles | 29.55% |
| Reconditioned | £2,100-£3,500 | £3,500-£5,500 | 6-12 months | Most owners - best value | 70.45% |
| Rebuilt | £3,000-£5,000 | £4,500-£7,500 | 12-24 months | Long-term ownership | ~5% |
| Remanufactured | £3,500-£6,500 | £5,500-£9,000 | 12-24 months | Factory spec, full new parts | ~3% |
| New (OEM) | £4,500-£8,000+ | £6,500-£11,000+ | 12-24 months | Insurance / warranty claims | ~2% |
[EM-VERIFIED] market share based on 24,650 quote requests in 2025. Fitted costs assume 8-15 hours labour at £65-£95/hr (independent). Main dealer adds 40-60%.
Which one is right for your car-
What you'll pay for a reconditioned engine
These are typical fitted costs for a reconditioned engine, the most popular choice (70.45% of 2025 requests). [EM-QUOTE]
| Vehicle type | Example models | Typical engine size | Recon fitted cost | Recon supply-only | Labour hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small car | Ford Fiesta, VW Polo, Vauxhall Corsa | 1.0-1.6L | £2,000-£3,500 | £1,200-£2,200 | 6-8 hrs |
| Family car | Ford Focus, VW Golf, Audi A3 | 1.6-2.0L | £2,500-£4,500 | £1,500-£2,800 | 8-11 hrs |
| Executive | BMW 3 Series, Audi A4, Mercedes C-Class | 2.0L diesel/petrol | £3,500-£5,500 | £2,200-£3,800 | 8-12 hrs |
| Large SUV | Range Rover Sport, Audi Q7, BMW X5 | 3.0L V6 / 4.4 V8 | £5,000-£8,500 | £3,500-£6,000 | 12-20 hrs |
| Premium / Performance | Porsche Cayenne, BMW M, Mercedes AMG | V8 / high-output | £7,000-£12,000+ | £5,000-£9,000+ | 16-24 hrs |
| Commercial / Van | Ford Transit, Mercedes Sprinter, VW Transporter | 1.6-2.2L diesel | £2,500-£5,000 | £1,500-£3,200 | 8-14 hrs |
[EM-QUOTE] derived from supplier quotes. Fitted costs assume indie labour at regional average. Main dealer adds 40-60%.
Reconditioned engine costs by brand
Different manufacturers have different engine designs and parts availability. Typical supply-only costs for a reconditioned engine. [EM-QUOTE]
| Brand | Typical recon supply | Typical fitted cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
BMW
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£3,200-£5,500 | £4,500-£7,500 | N47 timing chain issues drive demand. B47/B58 more reliable. |
Mercedes
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£2,800-£5,000 | £4,000-£7,000 | OM651 and OM642 most requested. OM654 more reliable. |
Audi
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£2,200-£4,500 | £3,500-£6,500 | EA189 2.0 TDI most requested. EA288 more reliable. |
Land Rover / Range Rover
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£3,500-£9,500 | £5,500-£12,000 | 204DTD Ingenium and 306DT SDV6 most requested. High specialist costs. |
Jaguar
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£3,000-£7,500 | £4,500-£10,000 | AJ200D Ingenium and AJ126 V6 most requested. |
Ford
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£1,200-£3,200 | £2,000-£5,000 | DV6 1.6 TDCi most requested. EcoBoost wet belt issues. |
Vauxhall
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£900-£2,000 | £1,500-£3,500 | Z19DTH 1.9 CDTi most requested. Cheapest recon costs. |
Volkswagen
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£1,200-£3,800 | £2,000-£5,500 | EA189 2.0 TDI most requested. Wide parts availability. |
Toyota
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£1,200-£3,500 | £2,000-£5,500 | 2AD-FTV and 1KD-FTV most requested. Robust engines. |
Nissan
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£900-£2,800 | £1,500-£4,500 | M9R 2.0 dCi and HR16DE most requested. |
Peugeot / Citroën
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£1,200-£2,200 | £2,000-£4,000 | DW10 2.0 HDi and EP6 1.6 THP most requested. |
Renault
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£1,500-£2,800 | £2,500-£4,500 | K9K 1.5 dCi most requested. Very common in UK. |
Hyundai / Kia
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£1,200-£2,800 | £2,000-£4,500 | U2 1.7 CRDi and D4HA 2.0 CRDi most requested. |
Honda
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£1,800-£3,200 | £2,800-£5,000 | L15B 1.5 VTEC Turbo and N22B 2.2 i-DTEC most requested. |
[EM-QUOTE] derived from proprietary supplier quote data. Prices are supply-only for a reconditioned engine.
What you'll pay where you live
Labour costs vary significantly across the UK. This is one of the biggest factors affecting your total bill. [THIRD-PARTY]
| Region | Typical indie labour rate | Impact on 4-cyl (10 hrs) | Impact on V8 (18 hrs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| North East | £65-£85/hr | £650-£850 | £1,170-£1,530 |
| North West | £70-£90/hr | £700-£900 | £1,260-£1,620 |
| Midlands | £70-£95/hr | £700-£950 | £1,260-£1,710 |
| South West | £80-£110/hr | £800-£1,100 | £1,440-£1,980 |
| South East | £110-£160/hr | £1,100-£1,600 | £1,980-£2,880 |
| London | £120-£180/hr | £1,200-£1,800 | £2,160-£3,240 |
[THIRD-PARTY] based on industry workshop surveys. Main dealer rates add 40-60% on top of indie rates. Many owners travel to Midlands or Northern specialists for significant savings.
Know exactly what you're paying for
Clarity matters. Below is a typical breakdown for a reconditioned engine fitted by an independent specialist.
✅ Typically included
⚠️ Typically NOT included (extra cost)
Always ask your supplier for a full written breakdown before agreeing to any work. Additional costs are the biggest source of disputes.
What 24,650 quote requests tell us
Real numbers from our platform. No estimates, no external sources - these are [EM-VERIFIED].
analysed in 2025
Weighing cost against vehicle value
Some owners consider whether a new engine makes financial sense. Here's a general guide based on market values.
If the lowest viable replacement cost exceeds approximately 60% of the vehicle's current market value, evaluate scrap/part-ex value before committing.
What other owners actually paid
Anonymised real quote requests submitted through Engines Market in 2025. [EM-QUOTE]
| Vehicle | Engine code | Year | Condition | Quote range (fitted) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 320d | N47D20C | 2014 | Reconditioned | £3,800-£4,600 | Timing chain failure at 92k. Owner kept the car. |
| BMW 330d | N57D30 | 2016 | Reconditioned | £4,500-£6,500 | Oil pump failure at 110k. High specialist cost. |
| Range Rover Sport | 306DT TDV6 | 2015 | Reconditioned | £5,500-£8,500 | Crankshaft bearing failure at 85k. Catastrophic. |
| Ford Focus | DV6 1.6 TDCi | 2012 | Used | £1,800-£2,800 | Vehicle worth £2,500. Used to keep cost low. |
| Ford Fiesta | 1.0 EcoBoost | 2014 | Used | £2,200-£3,200 | Wet belt failure at 72k. Preventable. |
| Audi A4 | EA189 2.0 TDI | 2012 | Reconditioned | £3,200-£4,200 | Dieselgate "fix" caused DPF/EGR issues. 125k miles. |
| Mercedes C-Class | OM651 | 2014 | Reconditioned | £3,500-£4,800 | Injector seal failure ("Black Death") at 95k. |
| Vauxhall Astra | Z19DTH 1.9 CDTi | 2008 | Used | £1,600-£2,400 | Vehicle worth £2,000. Used was only viable option. |
| Toyota Avensis | 2AD-FTV D4D | 2010 | Used | £1,800-£2,800 | Head gasket failure at 95k. Toyota specialist. |
| VW Golf | EA189 2.0 TDI | 2011 | Used | £2,200-£3,200 | Vehicle worth £4,000. Used was economic choice. |
| Land Rover Discovery | 276DT 2.7 TDV6 | 2008 | Reconditioned | £4,500-£6,500 | Oil pump failure at 115k. Owner kept the vehicle. |
| Jaguar XF | AJ126 3.0 V6 SC | 2013 | Reconditioned | £5,000-£7,500 | Water pump failure at 72k. Cooling system known weakness. |
[EM-QUOTE] All quotes are anonymised from real Engines Market submissions. Prices are fitted costs including labour.
From quote to driving away
Based on real supplier performance data, the average timeline is 5.2 days [EM-VERIFIED] from submitting a quote request to having a replacement engine fitted.
Suppliers respond within hours
Choose your supplier
Delivery arranged
8-15 hours of labour
Back on the road
[EM-VERIFIED] Average time from quote request to completion: 5.2 days (based on 24,650 requests).
10 questions to ask your engine supplier
Asking the right questions can save you thousands and prevent disputes. Here's a checklist.
Get a full written breakdown. Ask about delivery, pallet return, disposal, and consumables.
Ask about clutch/DMF, water pump, timing components, ancillaries, and unforeseen repairs.
Get it in writing. Check if parts only or parts + labour. Ask about the claims process.
For used: mileage, vehicle source, known issues. For recon: what parts were replaced-
Ask for photos of the specific engine you're buying, not a stock image.
Ask for the garage name, address, and experience with your engine type.
Get a realistic estimate from deposit to completion. Ask about courtesy car options.
Ask about complaints process, warranty claims, and dispute resolution.
Check Google, Trustpilot, and Facebook reviews independently.
Verify the supplier is a legitimate UK business with Companies House registration.
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Based on 24,650 real UK quotes in 2025 · Engines Market is a comparison platform - we connect you with suppliers, we do not supply or fit engines.