Reading · Berkshire
Engine repair and rebuild in Reading
Reading is home to one of our main workshops, so drivers in Berkshire benefit from the shortest possible route from engine failure to a fully rebuilt engine. Whether your car has let go on the M4 corridor, the A33 or in the middle of town, we can collect it directly from your home, workplace or garage and bring it straight into our Reading workshop.
45+ years
Over four decades of hands on engine experience.
OEM parts
Original specification parts on every repair.
12 month warranty
Transferable if you sell the vehicle.
From £2,495
Fully repaired after failure, fixed quote.
Engine repair in Reading, the local picture
Reading drivers cover serious motorway miles, and we see the results every week. High mileage commuters on the M4 put real strain on timing chains, turbochargers and dual mass flywheels. The stop start traffic around the town centre and the Oracle is hard on wet belt engines like the Ford EcoBoost, because short journeys never let the oil reach full temperature. We understand the local driving pattern and we build that knowledge into every diagnosis.
Whatever the cause, the process is the same for every Reading customer. We collect the vehicle from your home, workplace or garage, strip the engine, show you the video inspection and quote a fixed price before any work begins. Fully repaired after failure from £2,495, with OEM parts on all our repairs and a 12 month warranty that transfers to the next keeper if you sell the vehicle.
The engines we see most in Reading
The engines we rebuild most often for Reading customers are the Ford 1.0 EcoBoost, the VW Audi 2.0 TDI and the BMW N47 diesel. Company car drivers from the Thames Valley business parks make up a large part of our local work, and fleet managers value the photographic rebuild report because it gives them a clear record for their files.
We work on all makes and models sold in the UK, petrol and diesel, so whatever you drive in Reading we have almost certainly rebuilt its engine before. Browse the engines we repair every week or read our guide to timing chain and belt failures.
Get a quote in Reading
Tell us the vehicle and the symptoms. An engineer will come back with a fixed price and an honest view, usually the same day.
Why Reading drivers choose a rebuild
When an engine fails, the quick suggestion is always a used engine. Before you accept one, read our repair versus used engine guide. A used engine comes with an unknown history and you pay the labour twice if it turns out to be faulty. A documented rebuild of your own engine comes with a photographic report, test certification and a transferable 12 month warranty.
Engine guides
Nearby areas we cover
The process
How your engine gets rebuilt in Reading
Tell us what happened
Call or send the form and describe the symptoms. A rattle, smoke, a warning light or a complete failure. We will ask a few questions about the vehicle and give you an honest first view over the phone.
We collect the vehicle
Our collection service picks the vehicle up directly from your home, your workplace or your garage, anywhere in the UK. Non runners are no problem. Recovery to one of our workshops is all part of the service.
Strip down and video inspection
We dismantle the engine and record a video inspection of every component. You see exactly what failed and why before you spend a penny on parts. Then you approve a fixed written quote.
Rebuild with OEM parts
Our engineers rebuild the engine with OEM parts and photograph every stage. The photographic rebuild report becomes your record of the work and supports your warranty and the vehicle’s resale value.
Test certified and returned
Every rebuild is test certified before the engine leaves the workshop. We return the vehicle to your door with the report, the certification and a 12 month warranty that transfers to the next keeper.
Collection service
We collect from your home or garage
An engine failure usually means a vehicle that will not drive, and arranging recovery is the last thing you need. We handle it. Our collection service picks your vehicle up directly from your home, your workplace or your local garage and recovers it to one of our workshops in Reading, Manchester, Macclesfield, London or Durham.
When the work is finished and the engine is test certified, we bring the vehicle back to you. The whole repair can happen without you arranging a single journey. For vans and working vehicles we prioritise turnaround because we understand that every day off the road costs you money.
Proof, not promises
Documented, certified and warranted
Every rebuild we complete is documented from the first bolt to the final test. You receive a photographic rebuild report showing the worn parts, the new OEM components and the finished engine. You also receive the video inspection of the dismantled engine, so you know exactly what failed and what was done about it.
The finished engine is test certified before it leaves the workshop, and the work carries a 12 month warranty. That warranty is transferable. If you sell the vehicle, the new keeper keeps the cover, which makes your car or van worth more and easier to sell.
- Photographic rebuild report included with every job
- Video inspection of the dismantled engine before you approve the quote
- Every rebuild documented and test certified
- 12 month warranty on all repairs, transferable if the vehicle is sold
Reviews
Five star rated by UK drivers
Five star rated engine repair and rebuild service
“The video of my stripped engine showed exactly why it failed. The rebuild was finished in a week and the car has been perfect since.”
“My Transit is my living. They collected it from my depot, rebuilt the EcoBlue and had me back working inside ten days.”
“Two garages told me to scrap the car or fit a used engine. Engine Repairs rebuilt it properly and the warranty transferred when I sold it.”