At DragonAuto.Works we pride ourselves on our experience at solving BMW & Mini engine problems.
If you suspect the worst and your engine sound poorly, get in touch and let us reassure you.
If you suspect an engine failure or fault, the first stage is an accurate assessment to confirm exactly what has happened and establish the best course of action.
We offer the best solution tailored to your vehicle accounting for quality, economy and longevity. If a rebuild of the original engine isn't suitable, Dragon can source a replacement engine block for installation.
We appreciate the shock of hearing that your engine needs substantial works and understand that you may have built the costs up to a daunting level in your head. This doesn't need to be the case. We prepare reasonable and accurate estimates for you once the assessment has been completed, we are delighted that our customers are always pleasantly surprised at how feasable and fair our pricing is.
We also have our own recovery truck aa well as access to all the transport solutions for recovery of your broken vehicle to our workshops. We will even recover your vehicle FREE of charge for diagnostic assessment in cases of suspected engine failure in Wales. Recovery further afield is also available at a small recharge of £1 per mile. Covered enclosed trailer recovery is available as well at additional cost. Get in touch for more information.
It may be a myth that BMW engines are reliable, we have seen an awful lot of BMW engine failures, particularly in the last 5 years including vehicles with full BMW service history.
Obviously there is the well documented timing chain issues which were on BBC Watchdog, we have certainly recovered and repaired an enormous number of BMWs with snapped chains.
As such we offer the ultimate in repairing, rebuilding, replacing and installing BMW engines, we've done it all, from the N47 diesel to very latest S55B30 in the latest M Series.
What we don't do is buy in overpriced units from BMW themselves, we rebuild them in house to the highest standard instead and pass on the enormous savings to you the customer.
When an engine fails, there are three options; Repair, Replace or Dispose. We can help you with the first two!
Repair will involve stripping down your engine and repairing all broken or out of tolerance components.
Replacement will involve installing a reconditioned donor engine to your vehicle, your original engine is usually kept in exchange to lower the cost.
This is more time consuming than simply putting a reconditioned donor engine in as it involves complete strip down and rebuild. The average removal and reinstallation of a BMW engine will take ten hours or so. The average rebuild will take approximately thirty hours or so. There are definitely time and cost implications to this option.
However you are getting an engine that is effectively brand new at the end of the process. If you want to go the whole hog you can install some upgrades in the process as well.
There are different levels of rebuild available, we can just provide the bare minimal to get the vehicle running again if a budget option is required. This might mean only working on the top and not even looking at the bottom for example. Call us to discuss your scenario and we can offer you our advice on the most suitable course of action for your circumstances.
To replace your engine we will be removing your old one and installing an alternative engine block. The replacement engine block is usually exactly that, there are no ancillaries included, these will need separate assessment. The average removal and reinstallation of a BMW engine will take ten hours or so. The block is classed as reconditioned because it will have been checked to a certain standard and new timing components installed and set up.
However you are getting an engine that is effectively a used donor engine from another car. All our replacement engines come with a mileage guarantee and a warranty.
We can usually lessen the cost of the replacement engine by accepting your original engine in exchange. This is usually the quicker option, call us to discuss your scenario and we can offer you our advice on the most suitable course of action for your circumstances.
Sometimes there is a fault on a vehicle that is in reality rather catastrophic. Unfixable doesn't really exist with cars, there is always a repair.
However there are occasions where the cost of the repair(s) required may actually exceed the value of the car. We call this economic viability which is a polite way of saying that really we don't consider your car to be worth spending the money repairing.
This is sad for us to say but please don't be offended if we're blunt with you on the subject, we've got your best interests at heart and don't want to take your hard earned money unfairly.
Dragon Auto Works can also build an engine to your exact requirements.
We use many race components such as Carrillo rods, ARP bolts and JE Pistons.
We've developed M60/M62 engines into 600+ BHP monsters, turboed M64 and S64 units and created 700 BHP straight 6 monsters to name a few!
Whether you want to make a robust BMW engine or want to get serious power we can develop a unique package for you.
Want a V12 in your E30?
Maybe a V10 in your E46?
We have the skills to create the custom parts needed to adapt your car to almost any BMW engine.
We've created kitcar kits, we've made mounts to fit a V10 BMW in all osrts of BMW models and we're happy to discuss with you any specfic requipments you have.
What is your car's current book value? Realistically it is necessary to consider economic viability
How much longer are you intending to keep the car? Is it you that will be getting the benefit of a rebuild?
Are there other faults with the car causing problems? Are you going to have further problems of another sort when works are completed?
If you invest the money rebuilding the engine, will you regret it?
Only you can answer these questions. Think it through before deciding what you would like us to do to the car.
Engine repairs tend to start from £1000 for a minor issue.
It all depends what engine your car has as the labour required between engine variants can make a big difference. Similarly the parts costings can be significantly different. Anything performance or specialist will have a greater price tag.
Supply and installation of a donor engine is rarely available for less than £2000, full blown rebuilds are often in the region of £3500.
Once we have assessed your vehicle we will provide you with a written estimate for approval.
DragonAuto.Works are a South Wales Independent BMW, Mini & Performance Car Specialist. We're 100% Independent!
We are 100% Independent of BMW AG any use of a BMW Trademark is to ensure customers can identify their make and model of vehicle.
Our focus is you, the customer, we aim to deliver better than dealer service levels, better than dealer capabilities and above all else a much better price.
Before you book work on your BMW or Mini at Sytner Cardiff, Sytner Newport, Trainers Swansea or Dick Lovett consider contacting us for a free quote. Even if you have a service plan we guarantee we can offer a better price on essentials like tyres and brakes.
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