Richard's Automotive Repair
“He was so kind to check my car and let me know that the battery( i bought in 08/23)is full but it had a bad cell thats y it was drained out quick.”
Best Engine Repair & Rebuild in Charleston, SC
24 technicians listed · 6 in Charleston · 1 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Carter & Sons Auto Center
“The entire staff is absolutely amazing, this is going to be my first and only choice as long as I'm in the area.”
Bert's Motorworks
“He will not sell you something you do not need and if he quotes a price, it will be that price.”
Ottohaus
“Kris the manager has always been amazing, his knowledge of the cars, being so helpful at all times, so accomodating to the customer needs and always super helpful.”
Charleston Auto Electric & Repair
“Brandon the owner also takes care of his customers and shows empathy where other shop owners try to make as much money as possible off their clients.”
Holt Transmission Service Plus Auto Repairs
“They quickly tested and diagnosed my car, and also handled everything with the warranty company that I use.”
Listed for drivers in and around Charleston, SC, 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: Charleston, SC
6 of the 24 technicians we list are based in Charleston; the other 18 serve Charleston from towns including Summerville (18 mi), North Charleston (9 mi) and Goose Creek (13 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 3,107 reviews; 13 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 (92%), quality (81%) and value (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "diagnosis", "honest" and "communication". 1 is open around the clock; 5 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 5 list staff certifications (ASE) and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 9 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 1 offers financing; 5 are family- or locally-owned and 4 list coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. 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 24 shops are in Charleston 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.
Europro
“My mini got a flat tire, they had to order the tire and I got my car back the next day!”
Ultimate Autowerks BMW Service & Repair
“Ultimate Autowerks has been working with me on my 2008 BMW X5 for the last 12 years.”
Palmetto Diesel and Performance
“We send all of our diesel work here and couldn't be happier with the service we get.”
Lowcountry Equipment Repair
“They are professionals, honest and they never ever will sell you something that you don't need.”
A+ Auto Service
“I appreciate the communication on the front desk and also the text when things are done ✅”
Bouchillon Performance & Race
“They took care of me and the people I've sent to them from family to friends!!!”
Rob's Automotive Service
“I definitely appreciate him because I had to be to work that evening downtown and was afraid I wouldn't be able to make it because of the lights but he fixed and now I'm all over the city lol.”
LS Motorsports
“If you want a straight forward mechanic that doesn't beat around the bush LS Motorsports is where you need to take your vehicle They get you in and get you out with great service.”
JR Complete Auto Services LLC
“Did my coolant flush and helped me find other problems in the car.”
Jay's Auto Services Center
“They get your car care taken care of and they are the best respectful person”
Taller el Guerrero
“They are not money hungry and they have helped me many tons without even charging me .”
Cane Bay Tire & Auto
“I will definitely be using them in the future & recommend them to everyone.”
Auto Repair Experts
“I need more things done to get my truck in a little better shape and you can bet that I will return here to get it done.”
Affordable Transmission & Auto Repair LLC
“The team did great work on my car, and made sure everything was in working order before letting me leave the lot.”
Lowcountry Diesel
“They exceeded my expectations with a timely repair, professionalism, and cost of repairs.”
Adit Services LLC
“If you don't need it, they are not in business to up sale you on stuff you don't need.”
Powerhouse Diesel LLC
Adonis Diesel Mechanic
“They handled my service with care and provided a detailed description of what they had done.”
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