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2 of these 24 technicians are in Columbia; the rest are within 90 mi in Lexington.
Of the 24 technicians listed here, 2 are in Columbia itself; the others are in Lexington (22, 18 mi).
Ratings range from 4.1 to 5.0 across 3,854 reviews; 16 technicians have 50 or more reviews; 20 are rated 4.5 or higher.
2 are BBB-accredited; 4 mention certified staff (ASE).
8 describe themselves as family- or locally-owned.
Services most often listed on their websites: fuel system (6), car care tips (6), engine rebuilding (4), oil changes (4), diagnostics (4), tune up (4) and tpms service (4).
In structured review feedback, customers of these technicians most often flagged quality (86%), professionalism (81%) and punctuality (71%).
16 of the 24 technicians have a website on file; 10 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email.
8 of these technicians have had their website domain for ten or more years; the oldest was registered in 2001.
Figures are counted over the technicians on this page from public listings and company websites collected in 2026; distances are straight-line; hours and prices change, so confirm before you visit.
The 24 shops on this page repair, rebuild and replace engines in and around Columbia, SC. 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.
A deep knock under load is bearing damage, and every mile grinds more metal through the oil. Tow it. A light tick that fades once oil pressure comes up is less urgent, though it still wants a listen this week rather than next month.
The teardown and inspection as a separate line, the parts list, the machine work, all the gaskets and seals, fluids, and anything the shop expects to find. Ask what happens to the price if the block turns out to be scrap, and get that answer before the engine comes apart.
Usually a thermostat, a water pump, a fan that stopped turning, or coolant that leaked out. The repair is cheap; the damage from driving on is not. A head that warped or a gasket that let go turns a small job into a big one, so stop the car when the gauge climbs.
2 of the 24 shops are in Columbia itself and the rest are the nearest within 90 mi, shown with their own city. An engine job means leaving the car for days, so the drive happens once at each end rather than every morning.
Excerpts from public reviews of the technicians listed on this page.
