TERMS OF WARRANTY

             FOR REBUILT COMMERCIAL ENGINES AND GEARBOXES

 

Please note: Rebuilt engines and gearboxes are supplied empty of oil or fluids unless fitted by ourselves.

The term engine means cylinder head and engine block including internal working parts.

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All rebuilt engines and gearboxes supplied, and fittings, carried out by

Dal Jones Automotive, are subject to the following terms and conditions warranty:- 

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This warranty applies for whichever of the following periods is shorter:

Six months from the date of sale, or if fitted by us 12 months or

until the vehicle has covered 6,000 miles or if fitted by us 12,000 miles

During the period of warranty, Dal Jones Automotive will make good any defect, and if unit was fitted by us, we will cover parts and labour costs providing that:-

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The defect was not caused by abuse, lack of fluids, incorrect fluids, failure of belts, gaskets and etc, or neglect, accident, racing, pacing, speed trials, or by any other modification or alteration, including non-standard wheels or suspension, repair or attempted repair, except for any carried out with Dal Jones Automotive written consent.

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The defect is reported to Dal Jones Automotive in writing (or by telephone, confirmed in writing) immediately the defect appears.

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Unless fitted by Dal Jones Automotive, the engine or gearbox must, as soon as practicable, be returned to us for examination, repair or replacement within the terms of this warranty.

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This return will be at the customers own expense and Dal Jones Automotive will not be liable for any transport or labour costs incurred. If fitted by us, the vehicle must be returned to us at customer’s expense. Dal Jones Automotive will not entertain any claim(s) whatsoever in regard to labour costs or any recovery/hire charges incurred in the fitting, removal or changing of parts supplied by us.

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No variation or modification of the terms of this warranty shall be valid or binding unless it is in writing, signed by a responsible and authorised employee of Dal Jones Automotive.

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The owner is responsible for the cost of maintenance items including, but  not limited to, anti-freeze, filters, elements and belts, replaced during warranty repairs.

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During the period of this warranty, should a claim for excessive oil consumption be made, the owner must be prepared to supply adequate information to show that oil consumption was exceeding the manufacturers specification.

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All engines and gearboxes sold by Dal Jones Automotive are on exchange basis of serviceable units and surcharges may apply.

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 Any work undertaken and not completed will be charged at our hourly labour rate £85+VAT.

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Gearboxes only                              

Throughout the period of this warranty, the owner shall maintain and service the vehicle in accordance with the original manufacturer’s recommendation.

 

Engines only

When rebuilt engines are fitted, a new cam/timing tensioner kit, belts, oil, oil filter, water pump and spark/glow plugs must be fitted. Damage caused as a result of failing to follow this instruction will void all guarantees. Engines are sold 'bare' without any ancillary parts. Damage caused by misuse, improper fitting, neglect and/or continued use will invalidate all terms and conditions. 

Vehicle must not exceed 3,000 RPM for first 600 miles

Vehicle must have oil and filter (genuine oil and filter only) changed after 600 miles.

Then every 6 months or 6,000 miles whichever sooner.

If not warranty will be void.

(If fitted by us, vehicle must be returned to us for these services at customer’s expense £165+VAT unless otherwise specified).

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This warranty is not transferable.

Nothing in the above warranty affects the customer’s statutory  rights.

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All engines and gearboxes sold by Dal Jones Automotive are on exchange basis of serviceable units and surcharges may apply.

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   Any work undertaken and not completed will be charged at our hourly labour rate £85+VAT.