Is it wise to buy a car that's had the engine replaced?

Should I buy a car that's had a new engine put in?

Asked on 20 April 2018 by Tariq

Answered by Honest John
No reason why not as long as the job has been done properly and the engine number is properly documented on the V5C. You did write a "new engine". The same might not be true of a second-hand engine.
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