Hondas last, which is exactly why the used market works here. A K24 or J35 pulled at 90,000 miles has plenty left, and a CVT from a well-kept Civic behaves the same in your car as it did in the donor. Engines get a compression and leak-down check, transmissions are run through every gear for shift quality, and you see the donor's mileage before you pay.
Fitment is where Hondas catch people out. The brand shares bodywork across trims while changing the spec underneath — a Civic LX transmission won't always drop into an Si, Touring trims carry different modules, and mid-generation refreshes altered connectors on the Accord and CR-V without changing a panel. Give us the year, model, trim, and VIN and we confirm against Honda's own fitment data before you pay. Two minutes, and it prevents most returns.
Pricing, trim differences, and the models Honda no longer supports. Need help? Call 1-800-606-1107.
Roughly 40–70% under dealer list. An Accord engine quoted at $3,000–$4,500 new runs $900–$1,600 here; a Civic CVT quoted at $2,800–$4,000 runs $750–$1,400. Donor mileage and model year move the number, so use the finder above for a firm quote rather than a range.
Frequently not. Honda keeps the bodywork common across trims while changing what's underneath — Si, Type R, and Touring trims carry different transmissions, modules, and connectors. This is the wrong-fit case we catch most often, which is why we ask for trim as well as model.
Possibly. Honda's mid-generation refresh changed sensor and connector types without touching the body, so two identical-looking parts may not interchange. The VIN settles it in a couple of minutes.
Fewer than people assume. K-series fours and the J35 V6 routinely clear 200,000 miles, so a unit at 90–120k has real service life left. We give you the donor mileage alongside compression results so you're not judging on one number.
Every part carries a 90-day warranty. Engines and transmissions fall in a 60–90 day range depending on donor age, and we confirm which applies before you order.
They come from Hondas written off in accidents — usually collision damage that never reached the drivetrain, which is a different thing from a car that failed mechanically. Donor mileage and condition are recorded on every listing.
Yes — Element, S2000, CR-Z, Prelude, Del Sol, Fit, Insight, and classic Civics and Accords. Enthusiast models move quickly, so call for what's currently on the shelf.
