Expert Engine Repair & Rebuild Specialists Thanet, Kent
Welcome to Expert Engine Repair Thanet — your specialist engine repair and rebuild workshop serving Thanet and the wider Kent area. We are a family-run business with over 15 years of dedicated engine building experience, based at 3 Crossways Business Park, Canterbury Road, St Nicholas-at-Wade, Birchington, Kent, CT7 0AA.
We offer professional engine repair, full engine rebuilds, engine reconditioning, cylinder head repair, head gasket replacement, and engine diagnostics for all makes and models of cars and vans. Our specialist knowledge allows us to carry out engine work that many garages in Thanet simply cannot — and at prices that are a fraction of what main dealerships charge.
Our Engine Repair & Rebuild Services
- Engine Repair Thanet — accurate diagnosis and reliable repair for all engine faults, including oil leaks, overheating, timing chain failures, misfires, EGR faults, and more.
- Engine Rebuild Thanet — full engine rebuild to OEM specification. We strip, measure, recondition or replace components, and assemble to factory tolerances.
- Engine Reconditioning — complete engine reconditioning service restoring worn engines to manufacturer specification using quality parts and precision machining.
- Engine Replacement — supply and fit of reconditioned, used, or new engines when repair or rebuild is not viable.
- Cylinder Head Repair & Skimming — pressure testing, skimming, and full cylinder head rebuilds to restore compression and cure head gasket failures.
- Head Gasket Replacement — professional head gasket diagnosis and replacement for all makes and models. White smoke, coolant loss, or overheating? Call us.
- Engine Diagnostics — multi-system ECU fault code reading and live data analysis to pinpoint the exact cause of engine warning lights and performance issues.
Signs Your Engine Needs Repair or Rebuild
Common warning signs that your engine requires professional attention include: an engine warning or check engine light on the dashboard, noticeable loss of power or sluggish acceleration, excessive exhaust smoke (white smoke indicates coolant burning, blue smoke indicates oil burning, black smoke indicates rich fuel mixture), engine knocking, tapping, or rattling noises on startup or under load, oil leaks visible beneath the vehicle or high oil consumption between services, engine overheating or a rising temperature gauge, coolant loss without a visible external leak (possible head gasket failure), and rough idling or misfires at low speed. If you experience any of these symptoms, do not ignore them — early intervention can save you thousands compared to a full engine replacement.
Areas We Cover in Thanet and Kent
We are conveniently located for drivers across Thanet and the surrounding areas of Kent. We regularly serve customers from:
Whether you are in Margate, Ramsgate, Broadstairs, Westgate, Birchington, or anywhere across the Isle of Thanet, we offer a fast, reliable, and honest engine repair and rebuild service. Customers also travel from Canterbury and further afield for our specialist engine work.
Contact Us
- Phone: 07352 111467
- Email: razvan.cislariu@ppcgaragelimited.co.uk
- Address: 3 Crossways Business Park, Canterbury Road, St Nicholas-at-Wade, Birchington, Kent, CT7 0AA
Opening Hours
- Monday to Friday: 09:00 to 16:00
- Saturday: 09:00 to 13:00
- Sunday: Closed
Request a Free Quote — tell us about your vehicle and the problem, and we will come back to you with an honest, competitive price.