For more information about the Engine Repower Council, and where to find qualified rebuilt engines and installation providers, visit www.enginerepower.org.



08/17/09


Motorists Will Find Engine Repowering A Better Option Than "Cash for Clunkers"

Many Americans are finding that the “Cash for Clunkers” program is not an option for them. Whether their vehicle does not qualify for the program or they are hesitant or unable to take on the expense of a new car, repowering the engine of their “clunker” may be a wise alternative, according to the Engine Repower Council.

“If ‘Cash for Clunkers’ is not for you, repowering the engine of your so-called ‘clunker’ may be the answer,” said Dave Wooldridge, chairman of the Engine Repower Council. “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.”

According to Edmonds.com, the average car loan payment is $479 per month. Considering that an average of $22,992 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.

“Even with the ‘Cash for Clunkers’ incentive, a one-time investment to repower a car’s engine makes more financial sense, extending the vehicle’s life and eliminating the additional costs associated with a new car purchase,” 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.



09/16/09


Free Brochures from Engine Repower Council to Help Shops Promote FCCM

The Engine Repower Council (ERC) supports Fall Car Care Month and thinks it is a great opportunity for vehicle service technicians to educate consumers about remanufactured/rebuilt engines. To help in this effort, the Engine Repower Council is offering free consumer informational brochures to help service technicians communicate the advantages and benefits of engine repowering to their customers.

“The financial benefits of remanufactured/rebuilt engines are numerous,” said Dave Wooldridge, chairman of the Engine Repower Council. “Many motorists are looking for ways to extend the useful life of their vehicle. Fall Car Care Month is a perfect time to demonstrate that engine repowering is a financially sound alternative to purchasing a new vehicle and taking on all of the costs associated with that purchase.”

For the cost of an average down payment on a new car or truck, a consumer can repower their vehicle’s worn out engine with a remanufactured/rebuilt engine, gaining years of reliable service and improved fuel economy all without monthly car payments and higher insurance rates. In addition to its financial and enhanced performance 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.

To receive a pack of 25 Engine Repower Council informational brochures, please send an email with “Free ERC Brochures” in the subject line to Sonia Wisniewski at swisniewski@maxmarketing.com. Please include your company’s name and mailing address. This offer is valid until October 23, 2009, or while supplies last.

01/29/09

Engine Repower Council Opposes Cash for Clunkers Program

The Engine Repower Council (ERC) strongly opposes the federal “Cash for Clunkers” program that is part of the current economic stimulus package being considered by Congress. 

The “Cash for Clunkers” program would earmark federal funds for car owners to trade in their older vehicles in exchange for vouchers to be used to obtain newer, more fuel-efficient vehicles. These programs are of concern to the vehicle aftermarket since vehicles are scrapped that could be more cost effectively repaired, increasing the country’s carbon footprint and reducing the availability of parts for rebuilders.

Congress has considered “Cash for Clunkers” proposals in the past and has decided against them in every case. In fact, states are prohibited from using federal funding for state-run “Cash for Clunkers” programs under the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ). There have been numerous attempts to lift this prohibition; however, once lawmakers realize that “Cash for Clunkers” programs focus only on a vehicle’s age and not its emission levels, they understand that these programs are not cost-effective and do not positively impact air quality or fuel economy. Therefore, time after time, the prohibition has remained in tact.

“Many states have attempted to implement this type of vehicle retirement program in the past, but have abandoned the effort because they simply don’t work,” said Steve Rich, chairman, ERC. “While the programs have a certain appeal to politicians and are sold on the fact that they will get older vehicles off the road, the fact is that these programs reduce the availability of affordable transportation for drivers who, by taking such steps as engine repowering, can keep a vehicle in safe, efficient working order rather taking on the expense of a new vehicle.”    

Interested parties can send an e-mail in opposition to the “Cash for Clunkers” program to the Speaker of the House, the Senate Majority Leader and their congressional representatives by visiting http://capwiz.com/aftermarket/home/ and clicking on "Take Action." 

For more information about ERC and where to find qualified rebuilt engines and installation providers, visit www.enginerepower.org.


01/20/09


Repowering Engine Saves Big Money in Long Run, Says Council

As the car companies debuted their new cars at the Detroit Auto Show last week, the Engine Repower Council (ERC) suggests that drivers think twice about purchasing a new car and consider engine repowering as a way to save money in the long run.

“While the shiny new cars introduced at the auto show can be really tempting, making a one-time investment to repower a vehicle’s engine in these tough and uncertain financial times can save tens of thousands of dollars,” said Steve Rich, chairman, Engine Repower Council (ERC). “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 and fuel-efficient transportation without monthly car payments and higher insurance rates.”

According to www.edmunds.com, the average car loan payment is $479 per month. Consequently, $22,992 can be saved by skipping car loan payments for the life of a four-year loan. At the cost of a down payment for a new car, repowering provides a very sound and cost-effective investment, says ERC.

With repowering, a vehicle’s engine or an identical one from another like-vehicle is completely disassembled, cleaned, machined and remanufactured/rebuilt, according to the council. 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, engine repowering also saves the tremendous amount of energy used in processing discarded engines and vehicles. According to ERC, it also saves an incredible amount of raw materials that would have been used in building a new engine.

For more information on the Engine Repower Council, visit www.enginerepower.org.


11/20/08


Trade in Car, Lose Thousands in Savings

Vehicle owners who trade in their cars every few years may be losing thousands of dollars in savings, according to Consumer Reports magazine. With the housing and credit markets in a state of turmoil, the Engine Repower Council (ERC) recommends repowering your engine as a way to significantly reduce costs and save money over the long run.

Consumer Reports found that car owners save more money than the original purchase price of the car by keeping the car for 225,000 miles over 15 years as compared to buying that same car new every five years.

“People don’t realize how much money they are losing by buying a new car every few years when today’s vehicles can last over 200,000 miles,” said Steve Rich, chairman, Engine Repower Council. “A one-time investment to repower a car’s engine makes financial sense. It not only eliminates new car payments and higher insurance rates, but repowering also makes the vehicle more fuel efficient, saving money at the pump. In addition, a more fuel-efficient vehicle reduces harmful emissions which helps protect the environment.”

With repowering, a worn-out 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, engine repowering also saves the tremendous amount of energy used in processing discarded engines and vehicles, as well as saves an incredible amount of raw materials that would have been used in building a new engine.

For more information about the Engine Repower Council and where to find qualified rebuilt engines and installation providers, visit www.enginerepower.org.


10/21/08 

In a Credit Crunch? Repowering Engine May be the Answer

With the housing and credit markets in a state of turmoil and car loans and leases hard to come by, the Engine Repower Council recommends repowering your engine as a way to significantly reduce costs and save money over the long run.

“With the tight credit market we’re experiencing these days, many people are not able to find a car loan or lease when they experience serious engine trouble,” said Steve Rich, chairman, Engine Repower Council. “A one-time investment to repower a car’s engine adds years of reliable life to the vehicle and makes financial sense, eliminating the need for a loan and saving the cost of new car payments and higher insurance rates.” 

According to Edmonds.com, the average car loan payment is $479 per month and, over four years, that adds up to $22,992 that can be saved by skipping car loan payments. At the cost of a down payment for a new car, repowering is a very sound and attractive investment. 

With repowering, a worn out 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.

“People don’t realize how much money they are losing by buying or leasing a new car every few years when today’s vehicles can last over 200,000 miles,” Rich said. “The bottom line is that a repowered engine makes a vehicle more dependable, more fuel efficient, less polluting and more valuable.”