Top Tips for Buying a Used Car Engine Without Getting Burned Years ago, I bought a car engine off a local classified site—no warranty, no receipts, just a handshake and a slightly greasy smile. Two weeks later, I was elbow-deep in a seized motor and a thousand dollars poorer. Since then, I’ve picked up a few lessons the hard way, and if you’re looking for a used engine, I’m here to help you avoid those same potholes.
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