3Ngines.com
British platform connecting buyers with suppliers of tested diesel and petrol engines, with guaranteed matching by registration or engine code and online reservation.
About 3Ngines.com
3Ngines.com: British replacement engine intermediary
3Ngines.com operates as an intermediary platform for the purchase of replacement engines in the United Kingdom. The site brings together a stated offering of more than 10,500 engines from established suppliers in the country, with between 8 and 25 years of specialist experience according to the company's own presentation. The activity is structured around searching by registration or engine code, online reservation and subsequent referral to the mechanic supplier who takes on the order.
How the purchase process works
The user enters the registration or engine code into the search tool and obtains a guaranteed match with the vehicle. From there they can select from the available engines, make online offers with an instant decision — an option that adds two days to the process — or reserve directly. Online reservation allows a saving of £20 compared with other channels. Payment can be made by card, PayPal or bank transfer, and there is the possibility of securing the transaction with a small deposit and paying the rest within 60 days until delivery.
Guarantees and resolution policy
The platform maintains that the engine match is 100% guaranteed from the registration and that, in the event of an error, the engine is replaced free of charge by the supplying mechanic. Engines are tested to detect common faults and most used units come with a warranty of up to 109 days. The company describes a fast and fair resolution policy: the mechanic who received the payment handles repairs, exchanges and refunds, and suppliers inspect returned parts to verify the issue. As a goodwill gesture, if a problem arises, the deposit can be applied to another supplier's engine within a two-year period.
Delivery and supplier network
The company states that it has engine supplier depots in most cities nationwide and that 99% of engines are sent directly to the buyer's local garage for fitting. Delivery can be made to a home or garage within a period from two days. Once the order is confirmed, the third-party supplier takes on direct communication with the customer for delivery, warranty, surcharges or final payment matters; the buyer must locate the email with the subject line "Engine deal reserved as requested", which includes the mechanic's contact details. Suppliers are open Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 17:00, sometimes on Saturdays, and remain closed on Sundays and bank holidays.
Engine catalogue
Among the featured references in the catalogue are diesel and petrol engines for commercial vehicles and passenger cars from brands such as Volkswagen, Citroën, Peugeot, Ford, BMW and Vauxhall. Listings include the engine code, compatibility years, mileage (reconditioned or rebuilt units are listed with 0 miles) and a six-month warranty. Some examples are the 2.0 T6 for Volkswagen Transporter TDI CR 102 BHP (CXGB, 2015 onwards), the 2.0 for Volkswagen Crafter (CKTB, 2011-17), the 2.0 Transporter T30 BiTDI CR Highline 180 BHP (CFCA, 2009-15), the 1.5 for Citroën Dispatch and Peugeot Boxer (YHR DV5RUCD, 2016 onwards), the 1.5 Berlingo IV (YHZ DV5RC, 2017 onwards), the 2.2 Transit for Ford Ranger TDCi (CVR5, 2011-15, with timing kit included), the 1.9 Transporter TDI for Volkswagen T5 (BRS, 2005-11), the 3.0 530d for BMW Gran Turismo xDrive GT (N57D30A, 2009-17) and the 2.3 Movano-B CDTi for Vauxhall (M9T716, 2019 onwards).
Customer service and registration details
The company offers a same-day quote service until 20:00 and an order line active 24 hours, seven days a week. The registered office corresponds to Capital Eng Limited (London), with company registration number 15889928. The site indicates that the activity dates back to 2010 and that the domain rights extend to 2026.
Location and contact
Capital Eng Limited (London) - Company registration : 15889928 · Phone: 03300882103 · Email: admin@3nginesonline.co.uk · Hours: Order line: 24 hours, 7 days
Intermediated sale of replacement engines