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Corvette From Transformers 2

November 19th, 2009

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Where can you buy the Corvette from Transformers 2? The answer is nowhere…at least for now. I was amazed with this vehicle when I saw it hit the big screen. Chevy has used Transformers for some major pull with their vehicles.

Remember when they rolled out the new Camaro style played by Bumble Bee. This car got some extreme interest after Transformers 1. Here at Got Engines Inc., we’ve had callers calling us to find out if we have any used engines from this car and what type of engine was in the car. They wanted to do an engine swap on their current Vette. I had several friends saying, “Did you see the Camaro on Transformers…that’s my dream car.”

Well, they’ve done it again with the Corvette concept car, named Sideswipe in the movie. In fact, after watching T2, I immediately went online to see where I could buy one of these incredible cars. Unfortunately, it’s just a concept right now. But I think it’s Chevy’s way of prepping us for the next hottest sports car to hit the streets. Although GM states they have no intention of moving forward with the concept, that’s also the same thing they said about the Camaro that was also built ONLY as a concept car in the 1st Transformers movie.

The new design incorporates the classic split window from the 63 Stingray, a mean redesign from the front view, and a futuristic looking back end. This car has so much anticipation. It would be a major mistake for GM to keep this incredible automobile from the public. I don’t think this would be a hot seller in todays economy, but if they made a couple hundred to roll out, I know they’d have some serious interest. And, having this car on the streets will have people going nuts to get their hands on it.Transformers_2_Sideswipe_corvette_stingray_concept_car

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Engine Sales for 2009

November 19th, 2009

If you are in the auto parts business chances are you’re seeing a nice little spike in business. People aren’t going out to buy that brand new luxury sedan these days when their engine goes out. Instead their out looking for cheap engines for sale. The word that needs emphasis is “CHEAP”. Recyclers are loving it, and remanufacturers are hating it.

I think we all know that a remanufactured engine is the wise choice when looking for quality, and usually people are willing to pay for quality, but the parts industry is following suit right along with cars for sale. Right now people aren’t buying new cars, they’re buying used cars. The same goes for engines. People aren’t buying new engines, they’re buying used engines. Quality has become less important these days. People would rather buy something used and take their chances then buy something that costs more that will run for years.

So the question we’re often asked is, “Has auto parts increased in business?”. Well, the answer is yes. In fact Got Engines Inc. has doubled their sales since last year, remaining one of the largest engine sellers in the USA. What we have seen happen is a major drop in our remanufactured engines. Personally, we’d rather sell a remanufactured engine any day over a used engine. Not because we make more money, because a lot times we make less, but because there is always a risk when buying a used part, even if it was properly inspected.

I’m not really sure where our industry is headed, but what I can tell you is the major remanufacturing companies are now getting into used parts to make up for their losses. My guess is we’ll continue to see a spike through 2013, and along the way we’ll continue to see our customers look for the most affordable engines they can find, worrying less about quality. While we can’t agree this is the best idea for our customers, we also have to respect that people are strapped for cash these days. So we’ll continue to meet their needs by performing the best testing possible and delivering the highest used quality available.

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New Saab Cars Are Hard To Find

November 18th, 2009

Saab engines for sale

Saab Dealers Suffer, While Waiting For The Next Production…

We recently had a customer call in for one of our Saab engines. He told us he was just going to junk the car and get a new one, but he ran into something very odd…the dealership only had a handful to choose from. He said the dealership told him Saab vehicles on on back order due to a cut in production.

After further investigation we found that the production plant in Sweden has slowed down production while GM makes some changes at the facility. While this is good for us and may help sell more of our engines for sale, it’s crazy to hear something like this. While we are in one of the hardest economies ever to run a dealership and sell cars, one of the complaints the Saab dealerships have isn’t the lack of customers, but the lack of inventory. How can you sell a vehicle that you don’t have.

Apparently, the ETA on some of these vehicles are not expected until spring. I always amazing to hear different things going on in our automotive industry these days.  I try to stay on top off the automotive news and trends, but it’s not always easy. The automotive industry has become quite a chore to stay up to date on. Plus, after a long day at the office, sometimes you just want to kick back and relax.

I do know one thing…If I was a dealer working myself silly to try to get new business and survive, I would be less than happy if I was losing business because I couldn’t get my hands on inventory. I’m sure the dealerships that carry several kinds of exotic and luxury vehicles are not hurt quite so bad with this, but can you imagines trying to run a Saab dealership…wow!

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Accidents From Cell Phones and Make Up

November 6th, 2009
Accidents From Cell Phones and Make Up

Accidents From Cell Phones and Make Up

Cell phones are the cause of 2,600 deaths and about 330,000 injuries in the U. S. annually, according to the journal’s publisher, the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.

This really doesn’t surprise me with all the calls GotEngines.com gets about how the car was wrecked from the other driver talking on his cell phone. We had several people tell us how the daughter wrecked the car putting her make-up on while driving.

I feel like people are getting more and more careless everyday about being safe drivers. We sell used engines, so I can’t imagine how many calls a company that sells bumpers gets like this every week.

I think people should have to take driving safety awareness tests every couple years or so. I get so frustrated when I sitting behind a car at a green light because they are too busy talking on their phone. Or they come close to running into me because they are too busy texting their friend about what they ate for lunch.

I think more states should start enforcing the driving while talking on a cell phone law. It saves lives and prevents injuries. The figures above are from 2003. I’d have to guess there are probably a half of million injuries a year by now with all the texting these days.

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Used Motors For Sale

November 4th, 2009

Used Motors

You’ve been so diligent in sticking to your family budget and cutting costs and then the worst case scenario happens: the car breaks down. But before you undo all your hard work by going into debt at the car dealership, consider purchasing a used motor for sale.

GotEngines.com is a leading provider of used auto engines, including used car engines, used truck engines and used engines for any make and any model – even imports! As an outstanding Better Business Bureau accredited company, GotEngines.com helps you get your car back on the road without the risk and mystery of bargain hustling car dealers.

Why Get a Used Engine?

Used engines are lucrative and affordable for anyone – whether you are an auto enthusiast looking to put together an inexpensive vehicle for your teenage driver, a service station looking to deliver outstanding repairs for a loyal customer or a dealer looking to rehabilitate a reliable used car. Used engines let you unlock the value of a car that’s given you many years of dependable service but just can’t go on any longer with its old engine. Revitalizing your car with a used engine is a great way to conserve the Earth’s natural resources and recycle a highly engineered product. It’s greener, it’s more affordable, and it saves you from saying goodbye to your much-loved automobile.

Buying a Used Car Engine

Buying a used auto engine should be done with the same amount of care and research as a used car. Not all used engines are created equal and if a price is too good to be true, it likely hides a hook. You also need to be aware of what a used engine includes and what parts you need. For example, some “short block” engines do not include heads. You also may need to check to see if an engine has the proper computer hookups needed to interface with your more modern vehicle.

You should also speak with your local service shop before ordering a used engine. It’s better to get an estimate first so you aren’t blindsided by an exorbitant cost or extra fees. Your auto shop can also get in touch with vendors in order to obtain the right tools and parts needed to get your used engine up and running.

If you aren’t sure where to begin when buying used engines, simply contact one of our parts experts at GotEngines.com. Our expertise and customer service are unsurpassed – if your family car can be saved, then we can find the part you need. Just call with your VIN number and we’ll find the used engine that will get your automobile back on the road again.

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Remanufactured Motors For Sale

November 4th, 2009

Remanufactured Motors

Remanufactured motors can be a cost-effective alternative to a new engine, but what’s the difference between  remanufactured engines and a rebuilt engine? These two types of engines are not the same, though they do share some similarities.

Essentially, remanufactured engines have been completely stripped of all their old parts, boiled to remove any additional parts, and entirely cleaned. In addition, a remanufactured engine has usually been sand-blasted, so that the clean engine can be re-painted.

Once the engine is ready, cylinders of the same size and shape are created. Then, the top of the engine block is machined, so that it is completely flat. Brand new rings, connecting rods, and pistons are created to match perfectly polished crankshaft journals. The same fitting, cleaning, and matching process is applied to the cylinder heads, the camshaft, and the crankshaft gears.

In the end, all parts of a remanufactured engine are completely refashioned. Contrastingly, a rebuilt engine only has a few new parts. Most of the time, the major parts are replaced, and sometimes larger parts replace the worn out parts of the engine. Rebuilt engines are not stripped, boiled, and cleaned, though this type of engine will function nicely if it is rebuilt properly.

Generally, remanufactured motors for sale come with longer warranties than rebuilt engines, though this might not always be the case. At GotEngines.com, we’ll help you find the top remanufactured or rebuilt engine for your vehicle. Our expert operators know what kind of engine will suit your car, truck, minivan, or SUV best. Simply provide us with the VIN number of your vehicle, and we’ll guide you to the best new or used engine we have.

Sometimes a new engine is the best idea, but this is not always the case. If you are looking for a remanufactured engine, then we can help you find the right one. With a massive warehouse that is stocked with every kind of rebuilt and remanufactured engine under the sun, we are bound to have what you need. In fact, we value your business so much that we’ll even search our massive database to find the right engine for you if we don’t have it in stock. GotEngines.com knows engines so well that we have exclusive access to one of the world’s largest engine databases. After you talk to one of our representatives, you’ll wonder why you ever bothered looking anywhere else.

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Rebuilt Motors For Sale

November 4th, 2009

Rebuilt Motors

As family budgets grow tighter, more Americans looking to save money are turning to rebuilt engines. Especially during financially difficult times, buying a new car isn’t always a viable option. A rebuilt motor, on the other hand, can put you safely back on the road at a fraction of the cost without any of the inherent risks and liabilities of a new or used car purchase.

GotEngines.com is the absolute best place for those looking to revitalize their favorite would-be clunker with a rebuilt engine. As the definitive resource for rebuilt engines, rebuilt motors for sale and hard-to-find used engines, our cavernous warehouse has anything you need to bring your classic car, well-loved light truck or any other vehicle back to life. You can find any rebuilt engine in stock by using our comprehensive online database and get back on the road again.

What is a Rebuilt Engine?

A rebuilt engine is somewhat akin to a refurbished electronic. These aren’t salvaged engines from junkyards – rather, they are remanufactured engines with equal, and sometimes higher standards to those in place when it was brand new. Before being put onto the market, rebuilt engines are rigorously tested to ensure that they perform well and are dependable. Many rebuilt engines even come with warranties.

Rebuilt Engines vs. New Cars

Consider the costs of a new car: from the moment you drive it off the lot, it begins depreciating in value. Plus, with a used car, there is little you can know about the car’s history and reliability. But by placing a rebuilt engine into your car or truck, you get a like new vehicle without the mystery. You already know the car isn’t a lemon – otherwise it wouldn’t have made it this far – and by purchasing a rebuilt engine, you can continue to enjoy the parts of your car that have held up over the years.

Installing Rebuilt Engines

Rebuilt engines for sale are not compatible with all vehicles – as such, it is important to either be intimately familiar with your vehicle or consult with our customer service department to find the right rebuilt engine. With a quick VIN number look up, we can quickly find a replacement for your old engine. Once we get you a good deal on a rebuilt engine, we can have it shipped directly to a service center or your home, if you plan on installing it yourself.

Don’t hesitate to get your favorite car back in action. Contact GotEngines.com today and we’ll find you the rebuilt engine you need.

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JDM Motors For Sale

November 4th, 2009

Japanese Domestic Market motors, or JDM engines, differ greatly from the components and engines we’ll see for cars sold in the U.S. Even though the brand names are the same, such as Honda, Nissan and Toyota, there are significant differences between a Honda sold in the U.S. and a JDM Honda engine or a JDM Nissan and a Nissan sold in the U.S.  There are couple different reasons why JDM engines are different from U.S. engines – most of which have to do with differences between Japan and the U.S.

At GotEngines.com, our JDM specialists know which JDM motors will be an improvement on the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts and which makes and models can take a JDM engine. Through our industry connections with major importers and aftermarket dealers, we either have the JDM engine you need in stock or we can find it. Have a question about upgrading your car with a JDM engine? Just call – advice is free.

JDM engines are built to be sold in Japan. Because of this, they adhere to different emissions and regulatory standards. For instance, Japan has signed and ratified the Kyoto Protocol and thus manufactures products to reduce carbon emissions and greenhouse gases. The U.S., meanwhile, is a signatory to the Kyoto Protocol but has not ratified it and is thus not held to these standards. JDM engines are built to adhere to Japanese emissions standards.

JDM vehicles often also have stiffer suspensions and improved throttle response. This is due to Japan’s relatively shorter, winding roads which demand better handling. In the U.S., however, much of the driving is long, highway driving, thus a smoother ride is preferable. Because of this, a JDM engine may be more optimal for high performance driving than a U.S. marketed vehicle. 

Japanese manufactured engines made for U.S. markets are also oftentimes built with less features in order to bring costs down. For example, the JDM version of the Nissan GT-R has a built-in GPS that detects when a car is on a Japanese racetrack that automatically disables the sped limiter feature. It is believed that this function is not available for U.S. Nissan GT-R’s, and thus overriding the speed limiter must be done manually.

Whether you are looking for more authentic performance for your Japanese import car or are looking for a cost-effective replacement for your engine, GotEngines.com has the JDM engines for sale you need. Our warehouses are fully stocked with quality rebuilt JDM engines, used JDM engines and remanufactured JDM engines. Whether you are building a tuner or revamping your old Japanese import, we have the JDM engine to keep your car running smoothly.

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Ford Motors For Sale

November 3rd, 2009

Ford Motors

Ford motors are manufactured by the same eponymous company whose founder was the godfather of mass production and total quality management. Ford was the first company to offer every family an affordable, reliable automobile and just as the image of the Model T endures as a prominent symbol for effective mass production, Ford engines are built to last. The Ford Motor Company, which survived both the Great Depression and the recent economic downturn, continues to produce trusted car such as the Ford Mustang, Ford Taurus, Ford Focus and Ford Fusion, trustworthy trucks and SUVS such as the Ford F-150, Ford Explorer, Ford Expedition, Ford Escape and Ford Ranger, reliable vans and minivans such as the Ford Econovan, Ford Galaxy and Ford Windstar.

Because of Ford’s high standard of manufacturing, their engines can often outlast other components of the car, meaning there is a vast market for used Ford engines for sale, rebuilt Ford engines and remanufactured Ford engines. These engines can be used to soup up an existing Ford car or truck or revitalize an well-loved family vehicle for a fraction of the cost of purchasing a brand new Ford automobile.

At GotEngines.com, our Ford motor specialists have over 50 years of industry experience and are ready to help you find the Ford engine you need to get your car or truck back on the road. We can even seek out used and rebuilt engines from discontinued Ford models such as the Ford Aspire, Ford Escort and Ford Thunderbird. Whatever model Ford you have, we can help you get it up and running without breaking the bank.

Used Engines

Used Ford engines are salvaged from cars that have suffered irreparable cosmetic damage or have some other malfunction that renders it cost-ineffective to rehabilitate. Finding a perfectly good Ford engine from an otherwise defunct used vehicle for a functional Ford in need of a new engine is a highly valuable match. It’s a win-win situation for all parties – the owner of the totaled car sees some return while the recipient of the used engine sees their Ford automobile back in action for a fraction of the cost.  Going with a used engine is also a far greener option – manufacturing an engine from scratch requires precise engineering as well as the consumption of considerable natural resources. Putting a used engine in your Ford greatly reduces your carbon footprint.

Rebuilt Engines

Rebuilt engines are the best of both worlds for your Ford. Rebuilt engines undergo rigorous testing and are remanufactured to function with the same level of reliability and output as a brand new engine – but for a deeply discounted price. Rebuilt Ford engines give you the confidence of a warranty and a certified product that is guaranteed to perform.

GotEngines.com is home to a vast inventory of Ford engines, as well as the most knowledgeable,  responsive staff you’ll encounter while shopping for used Ford engines. Call us with your VIN number and we’ll get the exact Ford engine you need, as well as all the parts, components and tools you need to get in installed correctly. Don’t hesitate any longer – your Ford can’t drive without an engine – and we’re ready to help you put some fire back into those cylinders. Contact us today – consultations are absolutely free.

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Choosing a Used or Rebuilt Engine

November 3rd, 2009

Engines

Engines – they’re the heart of the automobile, the device that powers the machine that enables us to reach point B from point A and anywhere in between. Without it, you’re stuck – stalled on the shoulder, or consigned to the garage. A good car needs a good engine – while the transmission, the wheels, rotors and brakes, the exhaust manifold and every other part of an automobile serves an integral purpose, they’re all useless without an engine. When engines go out, it’s either time for a new engine or a new car.

If you’re in need of a quality replacement engine to get your car back on the road, look no further than GotEngines.com. Got engines? We do. We have used engines that’ll put the fire back in your car or truck without breaking the bank. We’ve got rebuilt engines that will get your car running like the day it rolled off the factory floor. If your vehicle has a need, we have a solution – just call our parts specialist and we’ll guide you with expertise and diligence.

Used Engines

Used engines, like used cars, can be a gold mine of value if you know how to recognize quality. The lowest price is not always necessarily the best value. When you find a good deal on a used engine, it’s important to consider the history of the engine. What happened to the car it came from? Was it salvaged from a vehicle that was totaled due to cosmetic damage? Or was it extracted from an overworked automobile that was driven into the ground. Asking the right questions can help you save money and get the most out of your used engine.

Rebuilt Engines

Rebuilt engines are made from recycled, reconditioned and remanufactured engines and are built to perform like new. Because they undergo rigorous testing and held to a high standard of quality and performance, rebuilt engines will cost a bit more than used engines. But their value lies in reliability. Rebuilt engines come with limited warranties that guarantee the longevity of the part – we’ll be sure to let you know exactly what’s covered and for how long, so you won’t be left in the dark.

Installing Engines

Whether you are going it alone or hiring it out to a local service station, doing a fair amount of homework before ordering and installing your engine can save you time and money. You’ll need to assess which parts you’ll need in addition to the engine and which components a used engine comes with. Not all used engines are alike and depending on your make and model, you may need to make some accommodations. Get in touch with your local mechanic and get a quote before going forward. Then call us and explain your situation – we’ll guide you through the process of finding the right engine and all the parts and tools you need to go along with it.

Contact GotEngines.com today and get your car back on the road. Our parts specialists and engine experts are just a phone call away – advice is free!

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