How I Fixed My Turbo Failure with A Reconditioned Range Rover Evoque Engine: A Real-World Case Study
Why I Rejected A Used Range Rover Evoque Engine After My Turbo Failed When my Range Rover Evoque’s turbo packed in at 78,000 miles, I was gutted. The car was sluggish, spewing black smoke, and the repair shop confirmed the turbocharger had failed, likely due to oil starvation. A used Range Rover Evoque engine seemed like the cheapest fix—quotes from local breakers yards were as low as £1,200, compared to £3,000+ for a reconditioned unit. But my mechanic warned me about the risks: used engines often lack proper documentation, have uncertain mileage, and haven’t been internally inspected. Forums were full of horror stories about second-hand Range Rover Evoque engines failing within months. I’d already been burned once; swapping one faulty part for another potential disaster wasn’t appealing. The deal breaker was learning that most used engines are sold “as-is,” often missing critical components like the turbo, fuel injectors, or sensors—parts that could already be worn or damaged. Witho...