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| Source | Price level | Warranty | Freight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealership | Highest | Short parts warranty | Extra |
| A2Z Engines | Below dealer | 9/16/36 months by tier | Free & insured, USA-wide |
| Salvage yard | Lowest but variable | Often 30 days or none | Self-collection typical |
How ordering works
- Enter your vehicle: make, model and condition preference.
- Confirm your contact details and review the summary.
- See nine price options across three warranty tiers.
- A fitment specialist confirms the engine code before dispatch.
Frequently asked questions about engine families
What does delivery cost?
Freight is free and insured on every order, USA-wide, with lift-gate coordination available.
How long does delivery take?
Most orders ship in 12-16 working days.
What warranty do I get?
Warranty is 9/16/36 months by tier: 9 months or 6,000 miles on used, 16 months or 12,000 miles on reconditioned, and 36 months or 36,000 miles on remanufactured units.
Can I finance a replacement?
Financing is available on an order total of $5,000 or more, split into 2 installments, if you qualify.
Is a tested used engine better than a junkyard core?
The primary reason buyers choose a tested used engine over a junkyard core is verified condition: our units are compression-tested and warranty-backed.
| Option | Cost | Warranty | Testing | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tested OEM used (A2Z) | Below dealer | 9 months / 6,000 mi | Compression + run test | Good, verified |
| Remanufactured (A2Z) | Middle | 36 months / 36,000 mi | Built to specification | Highest |
| Junkyard core | Lowest | Often none | Rarely tested | Variable |
How do I confirm the engine fits my vehicle?
Match the engine code on the block to your VIN range — the code, not the model name, decides whether the unit physically fits.
| Engine variant | Year range | Compatible models | VIN check | Typical pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L I4 | 2010-2017 | Mid-size sedans and SUVs | VIN position 8 | 6-speed automatic |
| 2.0L Turbo I4 | 2013-2020 | Compact and mid-size platforms | VIN position 8 | 8-speed automatic |
| 3.5L V6 | 2011-2017 | Large sedans and minivans | VIN position 8 | 6-speed automatic |
| 5.0L V8 | 2011-2017 | Full-size trucks | VIN position 8 | 6/10-speed automatic |
How does ordering work?
Ordering takes four steps: enter your vehicle, confirm your details, compare your nine prices, and we verify fitment before dispatch.
- Enter your vehicle: make, model and condition preference.
- Confirm your contact details and review the summary.
- Compare nine price options across three warranty tiers.
- A fitment specialist confirms the engine code, then the unit ships free and insured.
What do the engine terms mean?
A used engine is a tested original unit that has not been rebuilt.
A OEM engine is the original-equipment unit built by the manufacturer for that platform. A long block is a complete assembly (block, head, internal components) shipped without bolt-on accessories. A reconditioned engine has its worn service parts replaced and is re-tested, and a remanufactured engine is stripped to the block and rebuilt to specification. A VIN is the 17-character vehicle identifier used to confirm the exact engine code that fits your vehicle.