Sorry I only just saw your reply! Car has done 54000 miles. Nissan have said they absolutely will not help cover any costs, apparently because the engine has had no issues before now and the car was well maintained, which means it can’t be an engine fault?! So I asked why else the engine has failed and do they build their engines to only last that long?gloucester wrote: ↑Wed Aug 23, 2023 5:52 pm Welcome to this forum - in your unfortunate circumstances. You haven't stated the mileage.
I got rid of mine once I found out this problem existed, and when the three year warranty expired. It's still running five years later but of course I don't know whether it's had engine work.
Nissan have been known to contribute but only generally in circumstances where there's a FULL Nissan service history. Cases seem to have dropped off recently.
The cost you've been quoted is higher than other people have reported. I don't believe anyone's actually had an engine "rebuilt", rather it's been replaced.
There are companies on eBay offering reconditioned or low mileage ones - and a fitting service and short guarantee. Might be worth discussing it with one or two.
Considered getting it fixed by an independent garage but instead I’m selling it as a non-runner to a local garage and have bought a different, non-Nissan, car.