How to Find Cheap Car Engines

Buying a used motor can make your car repair much cheaper than it would if you bought a new one. Although new motors are relatively simple to order, finding a used one may require a bit more legwork. Do not give up! The savings are worth it.

• Go to a salvage yard that allows customers to pull car parts directly off of the cars. Often, these are called you-haul yards. Simply bring your tools and find a car in the yard like yours. When you do, remove the motor and haul it home. You-haul yards can save a customer a large amount of money. 


• Check with your local auto parts store. Although they will almost certainly not have your used motor in stock, they may be able to obtain one from one of their vendors. If not, they may have a contact that you can buy one from. 


• Search online by using Google Product Search. This feature from Google allows a shopper to see a list of every website that sells a product on one page. It also lists their prices. Be cautious when buying an engine online, because shipping can be almost impossible to find at a reasonable price. Find a company that is your state that you can drive to, saving on shipping. 


• Search eBay Motors for a used engine. You will find that, although the auction process is often long and drawn out, you can find some great deals on eBay by simply being patient.