Foster's Mastertech
“My son is a student and his breaks were "acting funny" so he took his car to another place in town and they would be happy to finance the $950 they wanted to charge him!”
Best Engine Repair & Rebuild in Bozeman, MT
16 technicians listed · 6 in Bozeman · 14 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Tom's Alignment Center
“I usually do everything on the SUV because it is one of our hobbies with over landing but with the given price and the expected labor, I couldn't justify doing it my self.”
The Auto Works Inc.
“We wanted to make sure our Volvo was safe to drive back to Colorado, and although they were booked out for weeks they agreed to look at our vehicle for us which was really helpful.”
Eagle Tire
“I needed a specific tire for my camper on short notice, and these guys came through getting it in overnight and then mounting and balancing it the same day.”
Black Forest Motors
“He called me and let me know the things that were wrong that needed to be fixed right then, and then he provided a detailed list with pricing of the other things that my car will need soon.”
Straightaway Motors
“Took it in a couple of weeks ago and Mat sent me pictures of the damage obviously the Kia Dealer didn't protect the repair just wrapped the wire splice.”
Listed for drivers in and around Bozeman, MT, these 16 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: Bozeman, MT
6 of the 16 technicians we list are based in Bozeman; the other 10 serve Bozeman from Belgrade (9 mi), Livingston (25 mi) and Manhattan (18 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,271 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (78%) and value (67%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "fair", "diagnosis" and "knowledge". 2 list staff certifications (ASE) and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 6 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 60 years. 1 gives free estimates; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the technicians on this page; 9 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. 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?
6 of the 16 shops are in Bozeman itself and the rest come from other towns within 30 mi. An engine job means leaving the car for days, so the drive happens once at each end rather than every morning.
Cady Company
“He slowly (and simply) explained what was happening with my car and even though I could see that he didn't have time to fix it, he just stopped what he was doing to put my car up and quickly fixed it!”
Yetti Diesel
“Some of the nicest most personable people I've worked with absolutely willing to help with whatever they can took very good care of my truck and Driver on a roadside call”
Apex Diesel
“I didn't catch his name, but the mechanic identified the issue (missing bolt), went out himself and got the part, and had it repaired - all within an hour and some change.”
Daigh's Diesel
“I was passing through Bozeman with my 2006 T1N Sprinter and needed someone to look at it and provide an evaluation before driving it home to California.”
J&M Repair
“Great shop with knowledgeable staff”
Battle Ridge Diesel
“Got me my oil change, filter change, full inspection and a new battery for the same price another local shop was going to charge me just for oil and filter.”
McDonnell's ATS
“They were very detailed in their inspection, and gave me a huge sense of relief after they took a look at a used car I purchased, and they had me on my way with confidence in my new vehicle.”
Cold Smoke Automotive
“In these days of appointments and parts often still being really tricky to get Cold Smoke got my car squeezed in and taken care of (at a fair price) so I can get back to work tomorrow.”
Ken's Equipment Repair
“Thank you for fixing my truck today- you were very professional and friendly.”
Shields Garage
“He is my mechanic for my 67 Poniac, Firebird.”
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