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Apex Engines 4.5 ★★★★★ (80)
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Peter O'Brien

★★★★★ 2 weeks ago

Took my Range Rover 3.0 v6 to these guys, as the engine had blown all the oil out the exhaust and done a load of damage crank intake manifold etc, the quote they gave me was the best I had r... Read more

Hasan Patel

★★★★★ 4 weeks ago

Grateful for the efficient service by this garage. My leaking engine was seen to very quickly and all changes / works explained clearly.

maya apperley

★★★★★ 2 months ago

Slowly, slowly gets the job done right. Great communication from the start. We spoke several times via WhatsApp and I explained what happened, they told me what the procedure would be with a... Read more

George McGregor

★★★★★ 3 months ago

The intial way they (Apex) have dealt with my inquiry has been quite uplifting and positive. It is always good when you start a journey that you have positivity. I hope I can give the team ... Read more

MiniLinksGolf Fleetwood

★★★★★ 7 months ago

Got our MiniLinks.golf team car back on the road quickly! 5* Rapid service, excellent group of professional mechanics and staff.

George Gay

★★★★★ 7 months ago

Had my car at 3 garages including Jaguar main dealer, no joy just costs..... took my car to Apex and I must be honest I expected problems..... what i got was great service at a price signifi... Read more

Matt Byelong

★★★★★ 9 months ago

Very good company after sales and service is second to none very happy 100% recommend apex Engines ????????went above and beyond to help me

Imad Wazir

★★★★★ 1 year ago

Experienced engineers. They helped me fix my car twice and both times service was very good.

Khalid Bin Khursheed

★★★★★ 1 year ago

I recently had my BMW 5 Series engine repaired at Apex Engines, and I couldn't be happier with the service. Rameez handled the issue with absolute professionalism and expertise. From the ver... Read more

Graham Robinson

★★★★★ 1 year ago

Top class service rebuilt my Jaguar xj engine after spun crank can't thank them enough. The after sales is second to non.

Shaun Calvert

★★★★★ 1 year ago

My engine on my 3008 Peugeot timing chain has gone! ... I called the company and I never had such a brilliant conversation on the phone from a garage before... I have had Apex recommended to... Read more

Asfaq Patel

★★★★★ 1 year ago

Repair and rebuild of engine on Range Rover Velar - excellent service, good feedback all the time, rebuilt engine in good time, and after sales miles warranty gives the reassurance that anyt... Read more

Keith “Silverfox” Jennison

★★★★★ 1 year ago

Top guys very knowledgeable & friendly

imran khan-

★★★★★ 1 year ago

Great service, especially Ozzie who went out of his way to make sure I had the back for the weekend Great job Thank you

fawad syed

★★★★★ 2 years ago

Smashing ! They are always on their feet to get the vehicle back on road.

Zamriz Nawaz

★★★★★ 2 years ago

Had my Range rover evoque engine rebuild, very nice people and really good service.

Afaq Khan

★★★★★ 2 years ago

Very professional and efficient

Farhan Sheikh

★★★★★ 2 years ago

Amazing service great guys. Reasonably priced, knowledgeable and professionals we will recommend to anyone

artur piorkowski

★★★★★ 2 years ago

Best engine repair shop

Mateusz Balmas

★★★★★ 2 years ago

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Wajeeh uddin Junjua

★★★★★ 3 years ago

Danny was very helpful definitely recommend a raise for him outstanding work

Michael Brice

★★★★★ 3 years ago

Excellent service reconditioned my XF 2.0 engine running perfectly very happy Mike Brice

Louise Wright

★★★★★ 3 years ago

Great place friendly staff and very helpful would recommend for engine repairs

Adam Clough

★★★★★ 3 years ago

ABSOLUTELY 5* FROM ME! Went down to the garage, explained my situation.. BMW 435D 2015 with a knocking noise. They showed me around the garage of all the work they carry out. Quoted me best... Read more

Michael Boulton

★★★★★ 3 years ago

Great people very helpful will go the extra mile

lee davies

★★★★★ 3 years ago

Good people...5*customer service

MARCO SOUSA

★★★★★ 3 years ago

I just did repair the engine of a mini countryman in this garage, the job they have done was superb!!! They have booked me in and out on time , job have been done to a very high standard ... Read more

Syed Haris

★★★★★ 4 years ago

520d Msport 2016, injector over fueling caused damage to Cylinder head, resulting oil and water mix and all metal bits going in oil pump. Water pump was also faulty but oil cooler survived w... Read more

Umed Fakhiri

★★★★★ 5 years ago

Best place to get engine reconditioning done. done my range rover evoque engine with the very good price. Very happy.

M E

★★★★★ 5 years ago

Excellent service, 8 year old BMW with 180k on clock. My engine seized and 3 other companies said it wasn’t worth fixing and should scrap (£120 for scrap). Apex fully reconditioned it for £2... Read more

TAHIR Mahmood

★★★★★ 5 years ago

Very happy with service friendly people fair price ????????????????

Elizabeth Utley

★★★★★ 5 years ago

Excellent customer service from this company. Rebuilt my engine and had no problems at all with it since. Regular contact kept from them and regular checks and services made to ensure it run... Read more

irish Rajput

★★★★★ 5 years ago

Great and experienced staff. They recover my car for engine reconditioned as it blown up. Had my car back with all job done and valeted. Highly recommended for engine works.

Sheraz Khan

★★★★★ 6 years ago

Great service at apex Preston They rebuilt my engine on my bmw 640d in 5 days and done a brilliant job. Reasonably priced and great customer service. Also kept me updated with pictures and v... Read more

graham robinson

★★★★★ 6 years ago

Excellent people. Collected my BMW within days and fully rebuilt the engine. Car now drives like new and nearly half the next quoted price. Definitely recommend this company to my friends Th... Read more

Haseeb Saleem

★★★★★ 6 years ago

Visited many times, BEST RATES EVER ????, very experience and humble staff, treat cars as their own. LOVE IT and recommend ❤

emran Patel

★★★★★ 6 years ago

I have done enginee refub my b. M. W 5 series My car run like brand new. Great service They give me my car back in 5 days. Seriously I never see honest and humble people like this. They prov... Read more

Nicoleta Mometco

★★★★★ 6 years ago

The best service, recovered my bmw 520 from a 100 miles faraway and after a week my car was ready to drive home ,been for the first check everything is very good, friendly and serious peop... Read more

Ade Adeyemi

★★★★★ 6 years ago

Friendly staff

Stacey Houlston

★★★★★ 6 years ago

Great service, had a reconditioned engine just before Christmas no issues, been back today for a service and everything is fine

Steve Green

★★★★★ 7 years ago

Engine rebuild June 2019 Peugeot Bipper Diesel Found site via Internet,read reviews.Must admit was nervous handing over almost £2000 to a Coy I'd never heard of before but they were near a... Read more

Moe Valli

★★★★★ 7 years ago

Awesome service great guys always fixed problems in a good time....

ismaeel mohammed

★★★★★ 7 years ago

been told my engine could not be repaired and they repaired it

Laurie Bly

★★★★★ 7 years ago

Great mechanics

Laurie

★★★★★ 7 years ago

Excellent mechanics

shahzad amir

★★★★★ 7 years ago

Excellent Excellent Excellent Brilliant 5 Star service Well Recommended Very Helpful Excellent customer service Uptodate Day by day Fix My Mazda3 2015 Seized engine Ask All Glasgow Mechani... Read more

Saf Alli

★★★★★ 7 years ago

I came here with a blown engine. These guys were very helpful recovered my car and did a excellent job. Very friendly

Chris Bennett

★★★★★ 8 years ago

Excellent work. Very competent mechanics

Umar Munir

★★★★★ 8 years ago

Had engine done on my BMW 520d last month. Competitive price and excellent service. Would definitely recommend these guys.

Charles Topham

★★★★★ 8 years ago

These guys completely overhauled a 3.0 Isuzu engine for me that was leaking from every possible seal. They did a brilliant job really pleased with the work.

Kacper Kwiatkowski

★★★★★ 8 years ago

Awesome service.

Ij Ka

★★★★★ 8 years ago

Ijaz karim; I had a new engine in a BMW 3 series fitted by Apex. Excellent customer service and they went over and above what was required to get the job done. Great guys. Will happily re... Read more

Nick Myles

★★★★★ 8 years ago

Had a replacement engine for Mercedes slk Apex did a great job exactly as quoted good price good comunication car came back within the 7 days clean on time & running like a new car. Would de... Read more

Shazan Hussain

★★★★★ 9 years ago

I got my engine fully reconditioned the mechanics were great and did a perfect job. I have never had a better customer experience at any other place I would definitely recommend them.

S.G.

★★★★★ 9 years ago

Had my 1 series bmw engine recondition, did a fantastic job..I would recommend them. Helpful and if they give you a time, it will be done...

Phil Carney

★★★★★ 9 years ago

Excellent, fast and would recommends this garage. Aftercare is the best I've had.

Ian.garstang Garstang

★★★★★ 9 years ago

Had full engine rebuild done on my Mondeo. Great and friendly service. Took a little longer than originally quoted due to extra faults but they fixed them all and would not let me leave unti... Read more

K.S. Anwar

★★★★★ 9 years ago

Fantastic service: 5 out of 5 By: K. Anwar Manchester Job completion: June 2017. My Qashqai petrol engine needed realistic, professional & expert diagnostics. I visited different garages. I ... Read more


Jaguar Engine Codes to Help You Find Your Vehicle

Make Model Engine Code Valves Actual CC Power kw / hp Year Range Action
Jaguar XE 204DTA 16 1999 177 kw / 241 hp 2015-continue Get Quote
Jaguar F-Pace 204DTA 16 1999 177 kw / 241 hp 2015-continue Get Quote
Jaguar XF 204DTA 16 1999 177 kw / 241 hp 2008-continue Get Quote
Jaguar XF Sportbrake 204DTA 16 1999 177 kw / 241 hp 2012-continue Get Quote
Jaguar E-Pace 204DTA 16 1999 177 kw / 241 hp 2017-continue Get Quote
Jaguar E-Pace 204DTD 16 1999 110 kw / 150 hp 2017-continue Get Quote
Jaguar XE 204DTD 16 1999 110 kw / 150 hp 2015-continue Get Quote
Jaguar XF 204DTD 16 1999 110 kw / 150 hp 2008-continue Get Quote
Jaguar F-Pace 204DTD 16 1999 110 kw / 150 hp 2015-continue Get Quote
Jaguar XF Sportbrake 204DTD 16 1999 110 kw / 150 hp 2012-continue Get Quote
Jaguar XF Sportbrake 306DT 24 2993 177 kw / 241 hp 2012-continue Get Quote
Jaguar F-Pace 306DT 24 2993 177 kw / 241 hp 2015-continue Get Quote
Jaguar XJ 306DT 24 2993 177 kw / 241 hp 1996-continue Get Quote
Jaguar XF 306DT 24 2993 177 kw / 241 hp 2008-continue Get Quote
Jaguar XF Sportbrake AJV6D 24 2993 155 kw / 211 hp 2012-continue Get Quote
Jaguar XJ AJV6D 24 2993 155 kw / 211 hp 1996-continue Get Quote
Jaguar XF AJV6D 24 2993 155 kw / 211 hp 2008-continue Get Quote

Jaguar Popular Engine Sizes

Used & Reconditioned Jaguar Replacement Engines for Sale with 40% Savings

If your Jaguar engine suffers from serious faults and breaks down on frequent basis, Apex Engines provides practical Jaguar engine replacement options with low mileage used and reconditioned Jaguar engines at prices you can afford. We have a large stock of both used and reconditioned Jaguar engines and customers can order an engine for supply only delivery to their home or chosen garage, or arrange a complete supply and fit service at our workshop.

Before confirming availability, our team checks the vehicle registration, model details and engine code to help identify a compatible replacement. This reduces the risk of ordering the wrong unit and helps us provide a more accurate price. To request a quote, submit your registration, describe the problem and tell us whether you need delivery only or professional fitting. Our team will review the details and provide a suitable option based on availability, condition and service requirements.

Used, Reconditioned or Rebuilt Jaguar Engine: Which Should You Choose?

The right option depends on your budget, the condition of the existing engine and how long you plan to keep the vehicle. A used Jaguar engine is normally the lowest-cost choice and comes from a donor vehicle. It should be inspected and tested, with mileage, available history and warranty terms confirmed before purchase. A reconditioned unit is dismantled, checked and rebuilt using machining work and replacement components where required, making it suitable for customers seeking a longer-term solution. Rebuilding your existing engine allows the original block and reusable major parts to be retained. However, the engine must first be inspected to confirm the extent of the damage. If the block, crankshaft or other key components cannot be repaired economically, fitting a replacement engine may provide better value.

Option
Best for
Typical advantage
Important consideration

Used Jaguar engine

Lower-budget replacement

Lower initial purchase price

Check condition, mileage, history and warranty

Reconditioned Jaguar engine

Longer-term vehicle ownership

Worn internal components are renewed where required

Usually costs more than a used engine

Rebuilding the existing engine

Retaining the vehicle’s original engine

Work is based on the engine’s actual condition

Requires inspection before cost and suitability can be confirmed

How Our Jaguar Engine Replacement Service Works

We start our Jaguar engine replacement service by checking the vehicle registration, model, engine code and current fault to identify the correct unit. Where available, vehicle recovery can be arranged before the car enters our workshop for inspection and diagnosis. We then provide a quotation and explain the available options, including a tested used engine, a reconditioned replacement or rebuilding the existing unit where suitable. Once approved, the damaged engine is removed and relevant ancillary components are checked for faults that could affect the replacement.

The selected engine is installed using the required fitting, fluid, coding and calibration procedures. Before handover, we complete workshop checks and road testing where appropriate to confirm correct operation and identify any remaining issues. Customers also receive practical aftercare and servicing instructions. Replacement work may take approximately five to seven working days, although the exact timeframe depends on the model, diagnosis, parts availability and workshop schedule.

Signs and Common Jaguar Engine Problems We Inspect

There are many indicators such as warning lights, unusual noises, smoke or reduced performance that are clear signs of the trouble to come. But symptoms alone do not confirm the cause. Depending on the model, engine code, mileage and service history, a workshop inspection may identify whether repair, rebuilding or replacement is required.

Warning Sign or Problem
What the Driver May Notice
Possible Area to Inspect
Recommended Next Step

Timing-chain wear

Rattling noise, especially during start-up

Timing chain, guides and tensioners

Arrange an inspection promptly

Engine knocking

Metallic noise under acceleration

Bearings, crankshaft or internal components

Stop driving and arrange diagnosis

Low oil pressure

Oil warning light or increased engine noise

Oil pump, bearings, oil level or leaks

Switch off the engine safely

Oil dilution

Rising oil level or fuel smell in the oil

Injectors, regeneration system or combustion faults

Check the oil and run diagnostics

Excessive exhaust smoke

Blue, white or black smoke

Oil burning, coolant leaks, injectors or turbocharger

Inspect the oil, cooling and fuel systems

Turbocharger fault

Loss of power, smoke or whistling noise

Turbocharger, oil supply and boost system

Avoid heavy driving and arrange testing

Injector problem

Rough running, misfiring or poor starting

Injectors, fuel pressure and wiring

Complete fuel-system diagnostics

Overheating or coolant loss

High temperature, warning message or low coolant

Cooling system, head gasket or internal leaks

Stop driving and allow the engine to cool

Excessive oil consumption

Frequent oil top-ups or blue smoke

Piston rings, seals, turbo or internal wear

Check oil use and inspect for leaks

DPF-related fault

Warning light, limp mode or poor performance

DPF, sensors, injectors and regeneration system

Run diagnostics before replacing parts

Oil and coolant mixing

Milky oil or contaminated coolant

Head gasket, oil cooler or engine damage

Do not continue driving

Engine seizure

Engine will not turn or start

Crankshaft, bearings, lubrication system or internal damage

Arrange recovery and internal inspection

How Much Does a Jaguar Engine Replacement Cost?

The engine replacement cost depends on many factors such as model, engine code, capacity and whether the vehicle uses a petrol or diesel unit. Prices are also influenced by the type of fuel they use, if they are used, reconditioned or rebuilt and if you require engine only or supply and fit service.

Additional damage found after the existing engine is removed may also affect the Jaguar engine rebuild cost or supply-and-fit price. For an accurate Jaguar engine price, provide your registration, current symptoms and whether you require supply only or professional fitting.

Why Jaguar Owners Choose Apex Engines

With decades of experience, Apex Engines supports Jaguar owners with used, reconditioned and rebuilt engine options with both supplies only or supply and professional fit options at our workshop. Every engine is supplied with a warranty, subject to the applicable terms, giving customers added reassurance after purchase or installation. Depending on the selected engine and service, customers may also save up to 40% compared with the cost of buying a new replacement unit.

Engine-code checking helps confirm compatibility before supply, while workshop images, verified customer reviews and direct communication provide clear information throughout the process. Whether you need delivery to your home, a local garage or complete supply and fitting, our team can explain the available options and provide a quotation based on your vehicle and requirements.

A Garage You Can Blindly Trust

When you buy used and reconditioned engines from us you can be rest assured that you are taking home the best in the market, something that won't let you down. Apex Engines is the only trustworthy and reliable one stop solution garage in Preston. Visit us now for the lowest online rates used and reconditioned engines of all makes and models.

Unbeatable rates

We are so confident of our rates that we give a price guarantee on every car engine i.e. if you find an engine of same quality cheaper than us we will match it.

Free Standard Warranty

Apex Engines is proud of its services hence for your peace of mind we offer a free standard warranty of up to 6 months on all engines. Be stress free with us.

Supply & Fit Services

In our state of the art garage we offer excellent supply & fit services for all makes and models. You can be rest assured that you’re getting the best deal.

Nationwide delivery

With a swift delivery mechanism, supply & fit service and delivery to anywhere in the UK, get in touch for quality replacement engines for sale online.