UK Car Repair: Renault Leguna engine problem, renault leguna, labour charges


Question
Yesterday, my Renault Legauna overheated, head gasket went and damage to the engine.     The garage has told me it is cheapest to buy new engine because labour charges on re-building are too large.   They have quoted 850.00 seond hand engine, labour 500 and vat totally 1800.    Is this fair?   Can I do better?   Please help as I can't really afford this.

Answer
can you get me full car details, I can probably pick up a good engine for £500, maybe less - just need the full details, Date of 1st reg, CC, no of valves, gearbox type.

Reg number would be handy.

should be able to get this job done for a lot less.