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Engine Specialists, Family Run & Trusted Since 1983.

Regal Engines has built a reputation for honest service, expert reconditioning, and real results, all from our fully equipped Essex workshop.

A Reputation Built on Results

Established in 1983, Regal Engines is a proudly independent, family-run business based in Essex. We’ve developed through client recommendations, honest advice, and engine work that stands the test of time.

With over 40 years of hands-on experience and a purpose built workshop with all specialist equipment available, we offer a level of service that’s hard to match, covering everything from reconditioning to diagnostics and repairs. Our customers return to us time and again, not just for the quality of our work, but for the confidence they get from working with a team that genuinely cares.

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Real People. Real Work. Done Right.

Skilled Technicians. No Outsourcing.

Everything we do is carried out in-house by experienced engineers using specialist equipment. Unlike many companies, we welcome you to visit our Essex workshop to see the work in progress on your engine. It’s all part of our honest, transparent approach, and a big reason our customers keep coming back.

Our Workshop

A Service You Can Rely On

Quality Parts, Fair Prices, Full Warranty

Every reconditioned engine includes high-grade new components, oil, gaskets, filters and anti-freeze as standard. We offer a 12-month or 12,000-mile guarantee on all engine work, with no tie-ins with us for future servicing.

Need help getting your car to us? We offer a local recovery service too. (Charges Apply)

Our Services

Serving Essex, Kent, London & Beyond

While we’re based in Essex, customers regularly travel from Kent, London, and Hertfordshire for expert reconditioning and engine work they can trust.

★★★★★

Recon Engines

Ken and his Family are such genuine people and stright talking. I’m going back tomorrow to have the Engine tighten after the 500 mile service.They take there time to explain everything.i 100% recommend this family run business. Just trust in what Ken advises you . Thank you to all at Regal Engines . Perfleet

Mar 26, 2026

★★★★★

Reconditioned engine

Our motorhome engine needed reconditioning , we were quoted a good price & after reading reviews went ahead , unfortunately our engine was no good & had to be scrapped , the cost was a lot more than original quote but Ken informed us before any further work was carried out . We are very happy to have our motorhome back & the work carried out by Ken & his staff , they are a family run business very helpful & friendly . Thank you Ken, Anne , & Lorraine for the updates & kindness shown . Would defiantly recommend .

Jun 20, 2025

★★★★★

Golf R engine rebuild

Recently had my VW Golf R suffer engine failure, Ken and the team took the car in quickly diagnosed the issues and issued full report of items needing to be replaced in order to get the car working in perfect condition. Picked the car up and had been driving really well. Oil level sensor light kept appearing, called Ken advised to bring the car back for checking and the team rectified the faulty sensor. Looking forward to fully running the engine in and enjoying fully! Highly recommend Regal Engines for there efficient turnaround and help! Thanks again Billy

Dec 24, 2024

★★★★★

Engine rebuild

A big thank you to Ken, Ann, Lorraine, Tina, and the team at Regal Engine for instilling another lease of life in our Peugeot 207. I couldn't be happier.Our car engine seemed to be burning oil. It was recommended that I look into an engine rebuild.The things that I was impressed with were:– Very prompt reply with a quote– The very diligent service and excellent knowledge– Very friendly and super helpful: we got offered a lift to the station as we had to leave our car for a few days for repairs– The car's high CO emissions issues were resolved subsequentlyI would certainly recommend

Dec 22, 2024

★★★★★

Great work great advice

Ken and the team took my initial call and were able to price what I needed, there were ups and downs during the process as regal opened up the engine to find out the issues, but these guys were so positive, getting parts in from all over and great communication. Great job and even better follow up👍🏽

Sep 6, 2024

★★★★★

Mokka X engine rebuild

From start to finish excellent companyAll staff kind and courteous I couldn’t have asked for any better service oh and the car is excellent and runs like a dream now.ThankyouRegal engines

Aug 29, 2024

★★★★★

Engine rebuild

Regal engines are a small independent company but don’t judge this book by its appearance, they may be a small team but these guys are fantastic with engine rebuilds, I had so many “experts” access my Mercedes 180cla and tell me the engine was finished. Ken’s team managed to pull a miracle it takes time and is an expensive thing to carry out but if your going to have a rebuild done l highly recommend these guys. You need patience they a busy so from booking to finished job it may take up to 6 weeks and they ask for a £1,000 deposit upfront. But it’s worth it. The car is running like new.

Jun 17, 2024

Checkatrade total reviews

173

Checkatrade average rating

10.0 (100%)

Years of industry experience

40+

Injector systems repaired

1,200+

Cylinder heads fully rebuilt

800+

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