Engine Swap in Decatur, GA
An engine swap is a serious job, and Big Tee Auto Repair treats it that way. Before anything comes apart in Decatur, GA, the vehicle is evaluated to confirm a swap is the right call and to plan the work properly.
Big Tee checks the condition of the vehicle, engine options and compatibility, the parts and labor involved, and gives you a real quote. This is a differentiator — few local mechanics take on engine swaps, and fewer plan them this carefully. Experience since 1997.
Since 1997Free call-out within 10 miWritten quote first
When an Engine Swap Makes Sense
- Engine failure that costs more to repair than replace
- Major internal damage — rod knock, seized engine
- High-mileage engine that’s no longer reliable
- Catastrophic overheating damage
- You want a known-good replacement engine
- A repair quote that doesn’t make financial sense
How Big Tee Approaches a Swap
- Full evaluation and diagnosis first
- Engine options and compatibility review
- Parts, labor, and timeline planning
- A clear written quote before work starts
- Removal, installation, and testing
- Cars, trucks, and work vehicles
Diagnostic-First Engine Swap in Decatur, GA
When a vehicle problem is misdiagnosed, the wrong repair can cost more than the original issue. For engine swap in Decatur, Big Tee starts by checking the symptoms, inspecting related parts, and narrowing the issue down before recommending a repair — then quotes the job in writing before any work begins.
Engine Swap Is Done at the Shop in Decatur
Engine Swap needs the right space, lift, and equipment, so this work is handled at the shop in Decatur — not mobile. We still diagnose the problem and give you a written quote before any work starts.
Engine Swap for Cars, Trucks & Fleets in Decatur, GA
- Cars & SUVs
- Pickup trucks
- Box trucks
- Semis & fleet vehicles
- Work & commercial vehicles
- Domestic & import
Engine Swap Pricing in Decatur, GA
Quoted after diagnosis. Engine Swap varies too much to ballpark honestly — Big Tee diagnoses first, then quotes in writing before any work starts.
- Free call-out within 10 mi ($50 beyond — trip fee waived if you book)
- Diagnostic billed hourly from $100/hr — credited toward repairs $300+ in labor approved at that visit
- Written quote — labor & total — before any work
Ballpark labor/service ranges for cars, SUVs & light trucks, meant to set expectations. Parts are not included — customers normally buy their own. If Big Tee sources a part for you it is billed at actual cost, with no markup, on top of the labor. Your exact price is confirmed in writing after diagnosis. Box trucks, semis & fleet vehicles are quoted after inspection. Engine and transmission jobs are handled at the shop in Decatur, not mobile.
Engine Swap in Decatur, GA — Common Questions
Should I repair the engine or swap it?
Do you check compatibility before swapping?
How long does an engine swap take?
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