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Big O'S Automotive
“Amy and Tom at the front desk, were extremely helpful and put themselves in my shoes understanding that it was important to find any possible problems with the car I was leaving for my son.”
Best Engine Repair & Rebuild in Anchorage, AK
24 technicians listed · 11 in Anchorage · 7 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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A&A the Shop
- Head Gasket
- Forester
- Dealership
“Both as a Subaru owner and now as a Toyota owner I have always felt like they are reasonable and upfront in their inspections and maintenance of my vehicle.”
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Different Strokes
“Very Friendly and Very Knowledgeable trust me if you own a Ford diesel all you need to do is roll up on this place and you'll know you chose the right spot for your truck”
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Alaska Tire Service
“Scheduling was easy, my car was in an out in 20 minutes, and there was no pressure to buy additional products and or additional services as I have experienced with other businesses.”
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Agen's Automotive
- Tire
- Leak
- Price
“Office staff and mechanics at Agens have always gone above and beyond to help me when I needed it from brakes, tire change-over to installing new windshield wipers.”
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Diamond Truck Service Inc.
- Trip
- Confidence
- Sensor
“Took my truck in for a basic maintenance inspection and the owner went above and beyond to make sure I understood what needed to be done immediately as well as what could wait.”
Listed for drivers in and around Anchorage, AK, these 24 shops repair, rebuild and replace engines. What each one says about machine work, warranty terms and the engines it supplies comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Anchorage, AK
11 of the 24 technicians we list are based in Anchorage; the other 13 serve Anchorage from Wasilla (33 mi), Palmer (27 mi) and Eagle River (20 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 2,668 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (70%) and value (67%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "diagnosis", "communication" and "honest". 7 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are brake service (2), engine repairs (2) and oil changes (2). 1 lists staff certifications (ASE) and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 11 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 4 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 9 list coupons or special offers. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.
Why do some listings show another city?
11 of the 24 shops are in Anchorage itself and the rest come from other towns within 40 mi. An engine job means leaving the car for days, so the drive happens once at each end rather than every morning.
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Fish Motors Llc
- Leak
- Head Gasket
- Noise
“The price was fair and in addition they replaced the spark plugs at no labor cost, and fixed a bunch of superficial bumper/plastic stuff for free without even asking!”
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Culmination Motorsports
- Feel
- Mechanics
- Attention
“I brought them my 1971 911S for the start of a restoration process and they did amazing work, they communicated great, and helped me make a plan on how to proceed with my vehicle to suit my unique situation with the car.”
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Boniface Shell & Automotive Repair
- Vehicle
- Tire
- Phone
“I walked by this place on the way to CARRS, not much here but all you can expect from a gas station, although I recognize the $ symbol to mean snowboard runs many don't realize the Earth provides fuel for our needs and it should be available to all @...”
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Advance Diesel Service
- Fuel Injection
- Pump
“They were the only ones that could recommend solutions for my irreplaceable turbo even after talking to other dealers and shops around the country, and they turned around the rebuild in a matter of days.”
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Alaska Complete Auto Repair
- Vehicles
- Price
- Art
“The wait in summer is a bit longer because lots of people get work done in summer, but my brakes have been working great for the past 6 months, so it was definitely worth the wait.”
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Eagle River Automotive
- Discount
- Mechanic
- Inspection
“I trust them absolutely, have done so for years, but this month they went far above and beyond the call of duty for me, and would not be compensated for their considerable extra time, trouble and expense.”
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Elite Diesel & Performance
- Efficient
- Truck
- Couple
“I drive a Chevy Silverado and was informed in Anchorage that my repairs would cost 3k-5k (this is the same company that charged me 12k last year for repairs).”
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Wasilla Family Auto LLC
- Differential
- Lube
- Second Opinion
“I really liked communicating with Zach by text, as I'm a very busy guy, and I had a chance to talk with Bill the owner who made sure everything was right with my repair.”
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Mountainside Mobile Auto & Tire Repair (24/7 Roadside Assistance)
- Diagnosed
- Driveway
- Pump
“I will be using these guys again I called them they was here in a hour had my car fixed in no time very personal and reasonable thank you guys yall are awesome”
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Northern Legacy Auto Care LLC
- Knowledge
- BMW
- Diagnosis
“Every now and then you come across a guy who you just know is going to give you a fair shake, Dave is just such a person, honest, fair and a great mechanic.”
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1023 Diesel & Fleet
- Solution
- Communication
- Inspection
“Brooke and Robert both took additional time to answer my questions and concerns without indicating that I was holding them up from something "more important".”
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Powerstroke Performance
- Quality
- Dealership
- Mechanic
“My vehicle was diagnosed and repaired in a hour for a bad FICM that was causing cold start problems, rough idle, and low power when trying to accelerate in the morning and afternoons after sitting all day.”
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A&E Automotive LLC
“He had to do an extensive search for a part, because it is no longer produced, and also discovered that the Anchorage repair shop had broken another part while installing it”
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Alaska Diesel Repair
- Fuel
- The Future
- Duramax
“Before making a large purchase and a very long commute from all the way up north in the arctic - Scott and his team were able to squeeze the truck into a prepurchase inspection for us so we could make a better informed decision on how we wanted to pr...”
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Matsu Auto and Fleet Services LLC
“The best part, even if you don't know about cars, they don't brush you off, they explain things in a manner that is easy to understand and treat you like a real person.”
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Matanuska Diesel
- Skilled
- Veteran
- Pay
“I don't have to worry about being scammed with additional costs when I come here and will certainly be returning the next time I need maintenance work.”
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Armstrong Diesel Repair
“Thank you for getting out here in a timely manner and doing a great job!”
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Hatch Peak Motor Works
- Payment
- Future
- Truck
“Not only is Simon straightforward and honest but he made the process simple and he was able to get me in quickly and had my truck back on the road in no time.”
Engine Repair Services in Anchorage, AK Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$739
Maximum cost
$5538
National Average
$2215
Avg Per Hour Rates
$109
$1908
$3077
Average price range is based on 438 cost profiles
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