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1. Quality Assurance in Used Engine and Transmission Sales Real talk on how we keep it clean, tested, and reliable Presented by Car Motive Partswww.carmotiveparts.com

2. The Real Issue Let's be honest—the used parts world is hit or miss. You've got good sellers and junkyard gamblers. Everyone says "tested and inspected" but what does that even mean? Half the time you don't know what's under that oil cap until you bolt it in. That's where real quality assurance makes the difference.

3. Why Quality Assurance Even Matters $2-3K 100% Average Cost Total Loss Risk Used engines and transmissions aren't cheap anymore—excluding labor If it fails, you lose the part, time, towing fees, and sanity A solid QA process is the wall between a reliable motor and a complete headache.

4. The First Step: Sourcing Smart Donor Vehicle Screening Accident Assessment Flood Cars Check mileage, VIN history, and service records before acquisition Depends on impact location—we evaluate each case carefully Hard pass—no exceptions on water-damaged vehicles Everything starts with the donor. Knowing what to say no to is half of QA right there.

5. Visual Inspection Before any testing, there's the old-school look-and-check technique. Oil Analysis Seal & Housing Integrity Maintenance Signs Check for sludge, metal flakes on dipstick, or coolant contamination Look for leaks around seals and cracks on housings—instant red flags A clean exterior doesn't mean much, but neglect always shows

6. Compression & Leak-Down Testing Where the Real Data Comes In • Compression tests verify engine vitality • Leak-down catches cracked valves or rings early • Off numbers = no sale, period No one wants to pull the engine again because one cylinder is dead.

7. Transmission Testing 01 Spin Testing Can't always see problems sitting on a rack—we test under load 02 Fluid Analysis Check color and smell—burnt fluid equals bad news 03 Component Testing Solenoids and sensors get tested individually 04 Shift Quality Should feel smooth and solid, not like dragging a brick

8. Cleaning, Tagging & Prep Once it passes the tests, it's stripped, cleaned, and tagged. Deep Clean Old gaskets removed, fluids drained New Seals Fresh seals added where needed Complete Labeling Year, model, code, compression readings That tag tells you the story of that part before it leaves our door. No mystery motors here.

9. Warranty & After-Sale Confidence A Legit Warranty Is the Final Piece If a seller won't back their part, that tells you something. Our rule: if we wouldn't install it in our own car, we don't sell it. The warranty isn't just paper—it's proof that the testing actually means something.

10. The Bottom Line Used engines and transmissions don't have to be a gamble. When quality checks are real—not just marketing words—you get solid, dependable parts. Honest Thorough Knowledgeable Transparent about what we find Every test, every time We know what to look for Get your reliable used engine and transmission today!