Carpenters Auto Service
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24 technicians listed · 23 in Charlotte · 6 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Charlotte, NC, 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.

23 of the 24 technicians we list are based in Charlotte; the other one serves Charlotte from Fort Mill, SC (15 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 4,428 reviews; 22 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 (97%), quality (90%) and value (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "diagnosis", "honest" and "communication". 6 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are oil change (5), brakes (4), engine repair (4), brake repair (3) and diagnostics (3). 7 list staff certifications (ASE) and 11 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 61 years. 6 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 11 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.
6 of the 24 shops on this page state that they offer financing. An engine is the repair people borrow for, so compare what the credit costs against what a different car would cost you, and get the repair quote in writing first.