Understanding Core Charges at 365 Diesel
When shopping for high-performance diesel components—like injectors, turbos, or pumps—you will often see an additional fee added to your cart labeled as a “Core Charge.” If you are new to the diesel world, this might look like a hidden fee, but it’s actually a refundable deposit designed to keep high-quality parts in circulation and keep costs down for our customers.
What is a Core Charge?
A core charge is a temporary deposit paid upfront when you purchase certain remanufactured parts. In the industry, the “core” refers to the old, used unit you are replacing.
Think of it like the deposit on a propane tank or a beer bottle: you pay a small fee when you take the product, and you get that money back the moment you return the empty container.
Why Do We Have Core Charges?
Diesel parts are built to last. Even when a component fails, the heavy-duty housing and internal castings are often still in perfect condition. By returning your old part to 365 Diesel, you allow manufacturers to:
- Recycle & Remanufacture: Old parts are stripped, cleaned, and rebuilt to OEM specifications.
- Reduce Waste: We keep heavy metal components out of Canadian landfills.
- Lower Your Costs: Remanufacturing is significantly cheaper than casting new parts from scratch, and we pass those savings on to you.
How the Process Works
Getting your refund is simple and straightforward:
Purchase Your Part: You buy a new or remanufactured part, and the core charge is added to your total.
Install & Swap: Once your new part arrives, place your old unit (the core) into the original packaging.
Return the Core: Ship the old part back to us within our designated return window.
Get Paid: Once the core is inspected and verified as “rebuildable,” we refund the core charge directly to your original payment method.
Note: To receive a full refund, the core must be the same part type as the one purchased and must not have “catastrophic” damage (such as a cracked housing or fire damage) that prevents it from being rebuilt.
Common Diesel Parts with Core Charges
Because diesel engines rely on precision-engineered heavy components, core charges are common for:
- Fuel Injectors & Pumps
- Turbochargers
- Engines & Short Blocks
- Transmissions
- EGR Coolers
- Alternators & Starters
Average Core Costs
The charge amount depends on the value of the part’s housing. For example:
Small Components (Starters/Alternators): $20 – $75
Precision Fuel Parts (Injectors/Pumps): $100 – $500
Major Assemblies (Turbos/Transmissions): $500 – $1,000+