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Service Garage
- Oil
- Job
- Money
“They also took my payment over the phone so that I could come after hours to pick up my car, rather than having to wait until Monday, as I was working that afternoon.”
Best Engine Repair & Rebuild in Blaine, MN
24 technicians listed · 4 in Blaine · 2 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Trinity Auto Care
“When I got my car back the peace of mind I got from not having my engine light on to being worried that it would overheat was an enormous feeling to say the least.”
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Complete Auto Service
“I had a rare break problem, and they got me in right away, it was a faulty part and they honored the warranty put in new pieces and I was on my way in a couple of hours.”
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RP Auto Service
- Trust
- Prices
- Vehicle
“Bob has always been honest letting us know what should be fixed and also letting us know what is wrong but "can wait" so we can make budgeting choices as needed.”
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Sparks Affordable Automotive
“I called for an appointment, and John was able to get me in first thing the following morning - I received a diagnosis and was back on the road with confidence 45 minutes later.”
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Uptown Imports
- Audi
- Explanation
- Inspection
“They provided me with the information necessary to solve the problem, and since I felt capable of effecting the repairs myself, I elected to buy and install the parts on my own.”
Listed for drivers in and around Blaine, MN, 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: Blaine, MN
4 of the 24 technicians we list are based in Blaine; the other 20 serve Blaine from towns including Minneapolis (15 mi), Coon Rapids (5 mi) and Columbia Heights (9 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.2 to 4.9 across 5,360 reviews; 23 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), quality (82%) and punctuality (61%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "honest". 2 are open on weekends. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (4), brake repair (3), alignments (2), alternators (2) and brakes (2). 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 17 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 19 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1996. 5 offer financing; 4 give free estimates; 7 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?
4 of the 24 shops are in Blaine itself and the rest come from other towns within 20 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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North Country Tire Service
“Whether it is for new tires, auto repair, oil change or what have you, they do an excellent job and their prices are always the most reasonable when I do a price comparison with competitors.”
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R&S Automotive
- Brakes
- Call
- Job
“I wouldn't say this place is dirt cheap (looks like $120 in labor/hr) but I would say you really get what you pay for and having mechanics who actually know what they are talking about is 100% worth it!”
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Hometown Auto Care
“When I returned a few months later the actual bill came in a bit under the estimate, the car sounds much better, and all of the work was completed well and quickly.”
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Good Carma
- Tow
- Coffee Shop
- Dealership
“I made an appointment, they order all the parts for me, I canceled the appointment, never rescheduled, paid for parts, ended up returning parts for reasons outside of their control.”
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Further Performance LLC
- Know
- Job
- Work
“Not only did they squeeze us into their incredibly packed schedule, the took a look in the hoist, assessed the situation and send us on our way with confidence and a truly useful diagnosis.”
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Altra Automotive Services
“Car was not running well I asked them to replace plugs and plug wires but they recommended simply using fuel injector cleaner saved me hundreds of dollars”
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Citywide Service Towing
- Car Repair
- Mechanic
- Phone
“I will tell you that the owner of Citywide Service and his employees were courteous, MOST KIND, and completed the necessary repairs to my vehicle so quickly.”
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DJ Foreign Auto Care
- Estimate
- Dealership
- Jaguar
“The Service was absolutely amazing, the work was done right and in a reasonable amount of time, the Customer Service was excellent as well, I would definitely recommend this place to family and friends.”
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Auto Truck Service Co.
“I paid ZERO dollars of the $10,000 repair bill because Brady and his team made sure progressive knew who was at fault and held the insurance company responsible.”
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Slim's Motor Clinic
“However the City needed there land so they went out of business and I heard Great things about Slims so I brought my car there and they were fantastic !!!”
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Lowell's Auto Repair
- Fair
- Mechanic
- Team
“If you look at any of my reviews- I have car issues, for whatever reason, but Lowell's I have used for years and recommend to anyone in the neighborhood.”
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Turbo Tim's Anything Automotive
“As far as prices it is not cheap but you are receiving the correct information regarding the status of your car so I do not mind paying for that type of information at the end of the day.”
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Hage-Kobany Transmissions & Auto Service
“I called a few scrap yards and my best iffer was $50 for the car, I asked the staff here and they gave me some numbers to call and I found someone willing to pay $250 for my car.”
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Transmission Shop Inc
- Honest
- Team
- Job
“Him and his team were able to get the part fixed quickly, explained what was going on in simple terms, and helped me try to fight ford on honoring a warranty on the part (since it was the same part that was replaced less than 2 years earlier).”
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Beartown Auto Body Inc
- Efficient
- Insurance Company
- Vehicle
“Beartown finds the reasonable, low cost solution to repair issues, does not try to upsell, performs the work in short order, and provides clear and timely customer service.”
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Larson's Automotive
“Yesterday, at about 3:45 pm on a Friday, my wife and I were traveling east on I-694, when our car started missing and the engine light started blinking.”
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Wagamon Brothers
“They help me out every time I have a issue with my build, They are honest, friendly and get the job done fast and correctly, will keep coming back with all my builds.”
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Mobile Mechanic Pros Minneapolis
- Fair
- Company
- Skills
“I am very satisfied with my experience and recommend it to everyone in the Minneapolis area looking for great auto repair service at an affordable rate!”
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