When someone dedicates decades of their life to an industry and becomes its recognized leader, publishing a book often feels like the natural next step. That is exactly what happened with engineer and entrepreneur Vitalii Tkachenko, whose book “Rebuilt, Not Replaced” was released in the fall of 2025 and has already become a major talking point among professionals, environmentalists, and business leaders alike.
This book is not just a story of success. It is a deep analysis and practical guide to how the modern automotive market can and should function. Tkachenko has compiled in it over twenty years of experience as an engineer, ASE-certified specialist, and founder of The Guaranteed Best Choice — a company with more than $5 million in annual revenue that restores hundreds of vehicles every year.
The book addresses three central challenges of our time: affordable mobility for families, environmental responsibility, and fairness in the marketplace. Tkachenko explains why vehicle rebuilding is not a “second-rate” market of questionable quality but rather a fully-fledged industry of the future, capable of providing millions of Americans with safe and affordable cars.
“The greenest car is the one that already exists,” Tkachenko writes, backing his words with data: manufacturing a new vehicle releases between 7 and 20 tons of CO₂ into the atmosphere, whereas rebuilding an existing one accounts for just 2–3 tons. The difference is so significant that even a partial adoption of certified rebuilding programs could prevent millions of tons of emissions each year.
Equally important is the economics of rebuilding. Tkachenko demonstrates that restored cars are, on average, 20% cheaper than wholesale prices and 35% lower than retail costs. For American families, that means thousands of dollars in savings. For small businesses, it means new opportunities and jobs. For the country, it means reduced inequality and a more sustainable economy.
“Rebuilt, Not Replaced” goes beyond philosophy; it offers concrete reform proposals: introducing independent arbitration in salvage auctions, creating a federal program for certified vehicle restoration, and protecting the rights of independent dealers. Tkachenko openly challenges the current system, where large auction corporations absolve themselves of responsibility, and argues that change is not a matter for tomorrow — it is needed today.
The scale of this book is confirmed by its distribution. It has been officially released to the international market and is available in 49 countries worldwide through more than 40,000 outlets, from major bookstores and libraries to online retailers. Partners include Amazon, Walmart, Barnes & Noble, Target, and Apple. Such wide reach underlines that Tkachenko’s ideas are not only relevant to the U.S. but are also essential to the global sustainability agenda.
For engineers and entrepreneurs, environmentalists and students, everyday consumers and policymakers — this book is both a source of insight and a call to action. It proves that sustainable development is not just about the future; it is about the present we can already build today.
Print ISBN: 9798869054296
eBook ISBN (EPUB): 9798869054302
Vitalii Tkachenko’s book “Rebuilt, Not Replaced” is now available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/b7kX7yr
Author: Jonathan Reed
Date: October 3, 2025
