Engines & transmissions · Canada-wide freight · International export
Engines & transmissions · Canada-wide freight · International export
Practical guides for buying, identifying and shipping used engines, transmissions and auto parts in Canada. Need a specific part? Request a part and our team will check availability.
Many cars and crossovers now use a continuously variable transmission (CVT) instead of a conventional geared automatic. If yours has failed, the replacement process is similar in outline but differs in a few important details. How they differ A conventional…
Mileage is one of the first things buyers look at on a used engine or transmission. It is useful, but it is only one part of the picture. Here is what the number on a listing usually means and what…
When you replace an engine, the goal is a unit that matches your vehicle’s original engine, not just its size. Your VIN is the starting point, because it identifies the exact vehicle the engine has to fit. What the VIN…
The transmission code identifies the exact transmission in your vehicle. Two transmissions that fit the same model can have different gear ratios, internal parts and electronics, so the code is the most reliable way to match a replacement. Here is…
How used OEM, new aftermarket and new OEM parts compare, and when to choose each.
How your VIN, transmission tag and build labels identify the correct replacement transmission.
Seven checks before you buy a used transmission: codes, what is included, donor details, programming, warranty and shipping.
How engines ship in Canada: freight, preparation, delivery and inspection.
What an engine core is, what condition to expect and how core charges work.
Where to find your engine code and why it matters more than engine size.
