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1.1 In these terms unless the context shall require otherwise:
“Company” means Engine Rebuild LTD, the company by whom this form is used and whose name and registered office are detailed overleaf and its successors and assigns;
“Completion” means, in the case of a contract for Work, the date of the Company’s notice to the Customer that Work has been completed or, in the case of a Contract for the supply of Goods, the date those Goods are supplied;
“Contract” means the contract between the Company and the Customer for the sale or supply of Work and/or Goods;
“Customer” means the person, firm or company at whose request the Work is to be performed or Goods supplied;
“Estimate” means an estimate in writing given by the Company to the Customer;
“Genuine Parts” means vehicle parts manufactured by or for the Manufacturer;
“Goods” means any goods or replacements therefore to be supplied by the Company under the Contract whether or not supplied in conjunction with Work;
“Manufacturer“ means, in respect of a Vehicle, the manufacturer of the Vehicle;
“Order” means the instructions written or otherwise received by the Company from the Customer for Work to be done or Goods to be supplied;
“Price” means the price of the Goods and/or the charge for the Work payable by the Customer to the Company;
“Vehicle” means a vehicle delivered to the Company as Bailee upon which the Customer has requested the Company to carry out Work or provide an estimate of Work;
“Work” means any work to be performed on a Vehicle at the Customer’s request whether by way of repairs, servicing, fitting, modification or otherwise; and “Working Days” means all days other than Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
1.2 These terms constitute the only terms of the Contract and no amendment or additions thereto shall be effective unless agreed in writing by an authorised representative of the Company. 1.3 Headings are for convenience only and shall not affect the construction of these terms; the masculine shall include all genders and the singular shall include the plural. 1.4 Any typographical, clerical or other error or omission in any Estimate, Order, invoice or other document issued by the Company shall be subject to correction without liability on the part of the Company. 1.5 The Company reserves the right to amend these terms at any time without any notice; changes are effective from the date amendments are made.
2.1 The Customer’s request to the Company to carry out Work or supply Goods is an offer. Acceptance occurs and the Contract is formed upon:
The Company accepting the Customer’s signed authority and accepting delivery of the Vehicle; or
The Customer submitting a quote request through the Company website (engine-rebuild.co.uk); or
The Company accepts the Customer’s authorisation via telephone, email or other communication; or
The Company commencing the Work; or
The Company issuing an acknowledgement of the Order; or
The Company proceeds to fulfil the Order (for Goods only).
Loss of earnings/Damages of any sort are not covered and nor does Engine Rebuild LTD take responsibility in any part of this contract which are excluded from any warranty issued. Any vehicles with outstanding finance will not be covered in any form of liabilities with Engine Rebuild LTD. The company reserves the right to retain/sell/scrap a vehicle left with the company to recover any loss/outstanding amounts. Any vehicles worked on remain the property of Engine Rebuild LTD until all payments are settled.
2.2 The Contract is personal to the Customer and shall not be assigned without prior written consent.
3.1 If work is carried out on the authority of the Customer’s insurer, the insurer is deemed the Customer, but this does not relieve the actual Customer from liability to pay amounts not recovered from the insurer. 3.2 Vehicles are left at our premises at the customer’s own risk. Engine Rebuild LTD does not take responsibility for any form of loss. The company’s insurance will not cover loss or damage to your vehicle.
4.1 Estimates are approximations and valid for seven (7) days. 4.2 If the Customer does not give instructions or collect the Vehicle within seven (7) days of an Estimate, the Company may charge for storage from the 8th day. The Company obtains a lien against the Vehicle for such charges. 4.3 If Work shows the Estimate will be exceeded significantly, the Company will stop Work and seek the Customer’s express permission to resume.
5.1 Prices are based on current costs at the date of Estimate. 5.2 The Company reserves the right to vary the Price due to changes in instructions, material costs, labour, or taxes. 5.3 If the Price increases by more than 5%, the Customer may cancel the Contract in writing and pay for Work/Goods delivered up to that point.
6.1 Dates and times for completion are approximate estimates only. Time is not of the essence. The Company is not liable for any loss, damage, or delay occasioned by failure to deliver or complete on the estimated date.
7.1 Payment shall be by Debit card, BACS Transfer, or Cash. Payment by Credit Card shall not be accepted. 7.2 If Customer fails to collect Goods ordered from a supplier within 7 days of notice, the Company may sell the Goods. 7.4 Upon completion, the Customer must pay all charges (including storage) before the Vehicle is removed. 7.6 Failure to pay or collect within 7 days of Completion results in storage charges (Bailee for reward/Lien). 7.7 Pursuant to the Torts (Interference with Goods) Act 1977, the Company may sell/scrap the Vehicle after three months of non-payment. 7.8 Interest on overdue sums will be charged at 2% above Lloyds TSB Bank Plc base rate. 7.13 A late-payment charge of 2.5% of the total invoice Price may be added for recovery expenses.
8.1 Risk passes to the Customer upon delivery. 8.2 Legal and beneficial title remains with Engine Rebuild LTD until payment is received in full. 8.5 Customer authorises the Company to enter premises to inspect or remove “Retained Goods” if payment fails or insolvency occurs.
9.1 The customer is strongly advised to remove all personal items not related to the vehicle. The Company is not liable for loss or damage to items remaining in the Vehicle.
10.1 All parts replaced (unless returned under warranty/exchange) will be retained for the Customer. If not collected with the Vehicle, they become Company property.
You may withdraw from the contract within 14 days of receiving the product.
Items that have left the premises are subject to a cancellation fee, delivery charges, and a restocking fee.
Engine Rebuild LTD reserves the right to charge a 20% restocking fee for non-defective returns.
Engine Orders: Engines are supplied ‘bare’ (block and head). A 20% handling fee applies if cancelled due to unwillingness to swap ancillary parts (sump, timing cover, etc.).
12.1 The Company may, at its discretion, accept returns if Goods were not specially ordered, are in good condition, and returned within 5 Working Days with the original invoice.
13.1 The Company is entitled to appoint sub-contractors for its obligations.
14.1 Customer must inform the Company if a Vehicle is unsafe or hazardous. 14.3 Company is not liable for loss resulting from the Customer’s failure to comply with Manufacturer technical notices/instructions.
15.1 Work is warranted for 6 months or 6,000 miles (whichever is sooner). IMPORTANT: The 2,000-mile interim (Running In) service MUST be carried out by Engine Rebuild LTD or the warranty is void. Thereafter, a service (Oil/Filter/Inspection) is required every 5,000 miles with us. 15.6 Warranty is void if the vehicle has a tow bar, is used for towing, or has been remapped/modified. 15.10 Engine Rebuild LTD does NOT cover recovery costs. Customer must have their own Breakdown Cover. 15.11 Warranty covers the Bare Block and Cylinder Head only. Ancillaries are excluded. 15.12 Additional Conditions:
Warranties are not transferable.
Customer must allow 5 minutes idling before setting off.
Must not exceed 60mph for the first 2,000 miles.
Oil/coolant must be checked daily.
All engines sold on an exchange basis. Surcharge/Deposit is refundable only if the old unit is economically serviceable (no cracks/holes) within 14 days.
Heat tags are applied; removal or tampering voids the warranty.
Overheating or low oil levels void the warranty.
16.1 The Company is not liable if unable to perform due to reasons beyond its control (parts procurement, etc.). If delay exceeds one month, either party may cancel.
17.1 No waiver of rights is effective unless in writing.
18.1 Notices are deemed served 48 hours after posting or upon completion of facsimile/email transmission.
19.1 No rights are conferred to third parties under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.
20.1 English Law governs this Contract. Customers submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts.
Warranty claims require the vehicle to be brought to Engine Rebuild LTD for analysis.
Warranty does NOT include hire/lease charges or recovery.
Warranty is non-transferable.
Storage charges of £30 per day apply if the vehicle is not collected within 3 days of completion.
Replacement engine supplied in event of failure (no refunds on labour/fitting).
Warranty applies to Bare Engine ONLY (Block and Head).
Must be fitted with new belts, oil, filters, and spark plugs.
Engines are supplied ‘bare’. Fitters may need to swap sump, oil pick-up, etc. Unwillingness to proceed results in a 20% handling fee.
14-day cancellation applies to delivered engines, subject to a 20% handling fee and courier reimbursement.
Contact Information: Engine Rebuild LTD Unit D5 Windsor Trading Estate, Billericay, CM11 1QE Phone: 01268949386 | 07450551067 Web: engine-rebuild.co.uk