JourdanWithaU

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At my job, we have a fleet of Kia Souls (don't ask) and one of them blew a headgasket a couple weeks ago. Now this thing is magnificent, when the gasket blew, the block melted. So, the car needs a new engine. The car is currently at a dealer and they want $7000 to swap the engine. We figure the car is only worth ~$8000.

Because my boss knows I'm a car guy, he's breathing down my neck to find a shop for this paperweight.

Anyone know a reasonable mechanic to swap an engine on a 2012ish Kia Soul.

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Lowend

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If I could think of a car that would go under "Gas Station Service" that would be it.
Tony runs the repair facility at this shop, he's a very good mechanic and honest.

697 N 4th St, San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 286-7788

UnderTheRadar

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Didn't Kia have some sort of engine failure recall in place?

JourdanWithaU

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Exactly, thank you.

Good question. I told my boss to look into any recalls or warranties that might apply. Being a commercial vehicle might kill any hope of that though.

LxJLthr

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Damn. Clearly someone ignored "Danger to Manifold" warning!!!