Best Engine Repair & Rebuild in Council Bluffs, IA

15 technicians listed · 7 in Council Bluffs · 3 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Lyle's Discount Tires

Lyle's Discount Tires

4.5 97 reviews
“Gentleman advised others in front of me may be closer to 3pm when the repair could be done.”
Coupons & offersBBB A+Since 1967Financing
125 W Pierce St
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Don's Automotive

Don's Automotive

4.6 71 reviews
“I had Shelly and Juan team basically rebuild the whole entire front end of my 3/4ton pickup.”
Coupons & offersBBB A+Since 1970Financing
2025 W Broadway
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Triple L Transmission

Triple L Transmission

4.3 24 reviews
“I took my manual transmission in they rebuilt it for me at a fair price good work”
5% off military discount2-yr warrantyBBB A+Since 1970
1511 Ave L
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Atherton Automotive Service Center

Atherton Automotive Service Center

4.9 109 reviews
“Everyone is polite and I don't have to worry about anything extra.”
24-mo/24k-mi warrantySince 1928Financing
2900 W Broadway
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Degroat Diesel & Performance

Degroat Diesel & Performance

4.9 37 reviews
“I will be a bringing my bus here for all future needs and recommend that even if you're not sure they'll work on your vehicle, to give them a call and find out!”
Since 2023
1628 9th Ave
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3D Motorsports

3D Motorsports

4.5 13 reviews
“I wouldn't go anywhere else, I trust 3D motorsports with all my vechile needs!”
Since 2017
1511 Avenue E
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Listed for drivers in and around Council Bluffs, IA, these 15 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: Council Bluffs, IA

7 of the 15 technicians we list are based in Council Bluffs; the other 8 serve Council Bluffs from Omaha, NE (11 mi) and Bellevue, NE (7 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.3 to 4.9 across 2,586 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "diagnosis" and "fair". 3 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 8 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2009. 4 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 6 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the technicians on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 4 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?

7 of the 15 shops are in Council Bluffs itself and the rest come from other towns within 15 mi. An engine job means leaving the car for days, so the drive happens once at each end rather than every morning.

Top End Performance & Dyno

Top End Performance & Dyno

4.5 18 reviews
“Ook my car in for some custom tuning and upgrades, and the results speak for themselves.”
1127 N 14th St #1110
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Yeck's Tire & Auto

Yeck's Tire & Auto

4.8 121 reviews
“They fixed my brakes the same day and didn't try to upsell anything.”
Coupons & offers36-mo/36k-mi warrantyAAA-approvedLoaner carsFinancing availableASE certified
Bellevue, NE · 7 mi from Council Bluffs
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Central Body Company

Central Body Company

4.5 69 reviews
“These guys were very informative, helpful and super quick about getting our estimate ready!!”
Coupons & offersFree consultationBBB A+Since 1981Family-owned
Omaha, NE · 11 mi from Council Bluffs
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Car-Tech Auto Repair

Car-Tech Auto Repair

4.9 118 reviews
“I will be coming here for anything I need done on my vehicles for the rest of my life”
1-yr warrantyBBB A+Since 1984
Omaha, NE · 11 mi from Council Bluffs
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All Tech Automotive Repair Omaha

All Tech Automotive Repair Omaha

4.7 126 reviews
“Rob got my truck in and had the leaking brake line fixed the next day!”
Coupons & offersASE-certified techsDOT inspectionsDiesel serviceFleet accountsSince 2012
Omaha, NE · 11 mi from Council Bluffs
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Auto Specialists Inc

Auto Specialists Inc

4.8 72 reviews
“Randy explained thoroughly what was wrong with my car, and what needed to be done to make things right.”
Since 1992
Omaha, NE · 11 mi from Council Bluffs
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Dave and Ray's Complete Automotive Inc

Dave and Ray's Complete Automotive Inc

4.6 42 reviews
“We have found our new auto repair shop and will refer our friends and family as well!”
Since 1990BBB accreditedLocally owned
Omaha, NE · 11 mi from Council Bluffs
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Certified Fleet Services I LLC

Certified Fleet Services I LLC

4.4 29 reviews
“They usually get me in the same day I call, and the staff are friendly.”
BBB A+Since 1991Cash only
Omaha, NE · 11 mi from Council Bluffs
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3C Mobile Automotive Repair

3C Mobile Automotive Repair

4.8 98 reviews
“Zack was fantastic today, I was driving cross country today when I had car trouble, he was willing to take a look on a Sunday afternoon when no one else was open.”
ASE-certified techsSince 2022
Omaha, NE · 11 mi from Council Bluffs
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