Harsh Weather Doesn't Have to Defeat Your Vehicle

BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- With one of the harshest winters in recent memory, many Americans are worried about the abuse their vehicles have been taking and are wondering how much longer their vehicle will be able to last before they have to buy a new one.  The Engine Repower Council reminds consumers that there is a cost efficient alternative to purchasing a whole new vehicle.

"Hard starts, sub-zero temperatures or improper fluid levels or usage can shorten the life of a vehicle by damaging its engine," said Dave Wooldridge, chairman of the Engine Repower Council. "But a damaged engine doesn't need to mean the end of a vehicle's life.  Even if the engine damage is irreparable, buying new isn't necessarily the best solution."  

For the cost of an average down payment on a new car or truck, you can repower your vehicle with a remanufactured/rebuilt engine, gaining years of reliable service and improved fuel economy all without monthly car payments and higher insurance rates.  Edmonds.com reports that the average car loan payment is $479 per month or $22,992 over a four-year period.

"Considering that over $22,000 can be saved by skipping car loan payments for the life of a four-year loan, repowering is clearly a very sound and cost effective investment," continued Wooldridge.

With repowering, a vehicle's engine or an identical one from another like-vehicle, is completely disassembled, cleaned, machined and remanufactured/rebuilt.  Unlike used or junk yard engines with an unknown performance and maintenance history, repowered engines are dependable, reliable and backed by excellent warranty programs.

In addition to its financial benefits, remanufactured/rebuilt engines also save the tremendous amount of energy used in processing discarded engines and vehicles.  It also saves an incredible amount of raw materials that would have been used in building a new engine.

About the Engine Repower Council:

The Engine Repower Council is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating consumers about the economic and environmental benefits of remanufactured/rebuilt engines.  The Engine Repower Council supports the "Be Car Care Aware" consumer education campaign.  For more information about the Engine Repower Council and where to find qualified rebuilt engines and installation providers, visit www.enginerepower.org.

SOURCE Engine Repower Council