Best Engine Repair & Rebuild in Cincinnati, OH

23 technicians listed · all 23 in Cincinnati · 6 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 19, 2026

Ulmer's Auto Care

Ulmer's Auto Care

4.9 50 reviews
“I had an engine issue that 3 other shops couldn't figure out, but Ulmer's took care of it.”
Coupons & offersASE certifiedSince 1939Family-owned
6389 Salem Rd
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Evan's Auto Care

Evan's Auto Care

4.9 50 reviews
“From beginning to end, I was amazed at their professionalism and courtesy in the handling of the repairs on my 2019 Chevy Blazer.”
Coupons & offers36-mo/36k-mi warrantyLoaner carsFinancing availableSince 1964ASE certified
9190 Plainfield Rd
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Protech Autocare

Protech Autocare

4.7 47 reviews
“They are always are looking out for other potential issues with my vehicles that I may have missed.”
ASE-certified techsHybrid & EV serviceFleet accountsSince 1998
877 Ohio Pike
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Mt Healthy Auto Repair

Mt Healthy Auto Repair

4.7 45 reviews
“I dropped my car off when they opened and received a phone call that it was ready to be picked up in the afternoon.”
Coupons & offersASE-certified techsFleet accounts46+ yearsFamily-ownedBBB A+
1432 Compton Rd
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Shortvine Star Motors

Shortvine Star Motors

4.9 48 reviews
“The bee's knees of mechanics, and not only in Clifton, but in Cincinnati!”
Coupons & offersASE certifiedSince 2020
2924 Short Vine St
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McCabe Motors Inc

McCabe Motors Inc

4.9 48 reviews
“Very good expierence I will take all my cars to Mc Cabe glad.”
Coupons & offersASE certifiedSince 2007Locally owned
8655 Old Kellogg Rd
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Listed for drivers in and around Cincinnati, OH, these 23 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: Cincinnati, OH

All 23 technicians we list here are in Cincinnati itself. We have 25 technicians in Cincinnati on file; this page shows the highest-rated 23. The technicians on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 5,399 reviews; 17 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "communication" and "fair". 6 are open on Saturdays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are brake repair (3), check engine light (2), fleet services (2), oil change service (2) and tire services (2). 7 list staff certifications (ASE) and 17 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 87 years. 1 offers emergency or roadside call-outs; 2 offer financing; 4 are family- or locally-owned and 12 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 19 of the technicians on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 3 list a public email and 6 take bookings online. We count these figures across the technicians on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the technician before you visit.

Do engine shops listed for Cincinnati let me spread the cost?

2 of the 23 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.

Burton's Collision & Auto Repair

Burton's Collision & Auto Repair

4.6 40 reviews
“I've been taking my cars to Burton's for 13 years and I've always had the best experience.”
Coupons & offersBBB A+Since 1981
4384 E Galbraith Rd
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Klaus Feiler & Sons Automotive

Klaus Feiler & Sons Automotive

5.0 50 reviews
“Will highly recommend this place (especially after your manufacturer warranty is expired and dealerships have no qualms extracting as much money as possible from you, oftentimes recommending unnecessary repairs which could exceed the book value of your old car :)”
Free brake inspection24-mo/24k-mi warrantySince 1994BBB A+
10995 Reading Rd
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Brogan & Folz Firestone

Brogan & Folz Firestone

4.9 50 reviews
“It's great to take my old car to a place like this that I trust & listens to my concerns.”
ASE-certified techsPick-up & drop-offSince 1967Family-owned
4511 Bridgetown Rd
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Parkway Automotive

Parkway Automotive

4.7 48 reviews
“They even offered us several options for our repair to help our budget.”
Coupons & offers36-mo/36k-mi warrantyDomestic car specialistPick-up & drop-offFamily-ownedASE certified
6310 Wooster Pike
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Dave's Auto Care

Dave's Auto Care

4.9 50 reviews
“He explained what the problem was and told me the price before he did anything which I really appreciated.”
BBB A+Since 1999
3998 Montgomery Rd
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Glenway Auto Center

Glenway Auto Center

4.9 49 reviews
“We trust them because they make us feel like a family member!”
24-mo/24k-mi warrantySince 1919BBB accredited
6135 Harrison Ave
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Turn In Concepts

Turn In Concepts

4.7 45 reviews
“! The ONLY place to go for reputable work on your Subaru in the Cincinnati/Dayton area”
Coupons & offersSince 2004
3002 Harris Ave
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Urb's Garage and Tire-Monfort Heights

Urb's Garage and Tire-Monfort Heights

4.8 50 reviews
“Even though my truck took 2 extra quarts, they didn't charge me more than what they had advertised.”
Coupons & offersSince 1972
5364 N Bend Rd
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Hacker Automotive Group

Hacker Automotive Group

4.9 31 reviews
“Have used Greg and Tammy for years with no end in sight.”
German car specialist25+ yearsBBB A+
3555 Red Bank Rd
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Ryan's Service

Ryan's Service

4.6 30 reviews
“They truly care about the well being of their customers, even offered to drive me home from the shop 5 minutes away while I waited!”
12-mo/12k-mi warrantySince 1955BBB A+
1057 W North Bend Rd
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Kennedy Motor Service

Kennedy Motor Service

4.7 33 reviews
“Kennedy Motors keep my aging vehicle in tip top shape for my long travels and short distance trips.”
BBB ASince 1968
2515 Galbraith Rd
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Cincinnati Hybrid

Cincinnati Hybrid

4.8 12 reviews
“They follow up with you after you pick up your car to check that everything is as expected.”
Coupons & offers36-mo/36k-mi warrantyHybrid and electric specialistPick-up & drop-offSame-day serviceSince 2009
6403 Madison Rd
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D&r's Fleet Service LLC

D&r's Fleet Service LLC

3.8 38 reviews
“Fantastic service, these guys really know their stuff and very friendly and professional”
ASE certifiedEmergency serviceSince 2017
11155 Mosteller Rd
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Suder Engine Services

Suder Engine Services

4.8 13 reviews
“They been around a long time, they definitely know what they are doing.”
BBB A+Since 1967
7089 Thompson Rd
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Greater Cincinnati Auto Service

Greater Cincinnati Auto Service

4.6 35 reviews
“As long as I live in Cincinnati, Greater Cincinnati Auto Service will be where my cars go when they need work.”
2618 Spring Grove Ave
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Mo's Auto Repair

Mo's Auto Repair

5.0 30 reviews
“Am so glad to know there still have a reliable, courteous, rightous and VERY professional mechanic in Cincinnati.”
2486 E Sharon Rd
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Ecua Motors and Custom Exhaust

Ecua Motors and Custom Exhaust

4.8 30 reviews
“He looks after you money when it comes to big repairs by letting you know if it's worth the price.”
Since 1997
10981 Reading Rd
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