I need to replace the engine on my 2011 Kia Optima. The dealer wants to charge me more than $8,000.
An independent, reputable mechanic of 20 years will charge me $6,000. I have known him for almost all of those 20 years.
The dealer says he will put in a new engine, not a factory rebuilt one, which is what the mechanic is offering. Franky I couldn't care less because this is a lease and I just want the car to run again and to last long enough for me to return it in 2 years when the lease is up.
The one difference I am concerned with is that the independent mechanic will only get a 1 year warranty on the engine. He is buying the engine from Kia, but it seems that Kia will only offer non-Kia service shops a 1-year warranty. On the other hand, I believe that the Kia dealership will allow the 10 year/100,000 mile power train warranty to continue.
Is this accurate? Or has someone else's experience been different?
An independent, reputable mechanic of 20 years will charge me $6,000. I have known him for almost all of those 20 years.
The dealer says he will put in a new engine, not a factory rebuilt one, which is what the mechanic is offering. Franky I couldn't care less because this is a lease and I just want the car to run again and to last long enough for me to return it in 2 years when the lease is up.
The one difference I am concerned with is that the independent mechanic will only get a 1 year warranty on the engine. He is buying the engine from Kia, but it seems that Kia will only offer non-Kia service shops a 1-year warranty. On the other hand, I believe that the Kia dealership will allow the 10 year/100,000 mile power train warranty to continue.
Is this accurate? Or has someone else's experience been different?