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P&T Automotive
- BMW
- Quality
- Price
“They have always treated me well, been honest with prices and timing, and is the only mechanic who has actually taught me about fixing and maintaining my own car.”
Engine Repair & Rebuild in Dayton, OH
24 technicians listed · 13 in Dayton · 7 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
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Carroll-Wuertz Tire Company
“They went above and beyond by making sure my spare was back in the reservoir in my trunk and all accessories were put back where they belong (including my jack).”
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Tire Express
“The tires was installed quickly and professional , and they even put air to the back tires at no charge, of course I offered to add to my invoice, but they said: no charge.”
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Smith's Auto Repair
- Prices
- Engine
- Quality
“I've known Daniel for years and have been taking my vehicles to him since I met him, he does great work at reasonable prices plus he has the certified car care guarantee so no matter what state your in if something was to fail it will still be fixed ...”
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Xtreme Autosports
“Friendly staff, we stopped in to check on a set of rims and the owner(I think) was extremely helpful he took his time to help us look for what we wanted he was very patient and I never felt rushed”
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Bigger Road Automotive
- Estimate
- Radiator
- Price
“Services Tires, Auto battery replacement, Auto power window repair, Steering & suspension repair, Auto exhaust system repair, General repairs & maintenance, Steering & suspension replacement, Electrical, Auto engine tuning, Tire rotations, Vehicle In...”
Area overview: Dayton, OH
Of the 24 technicians we list here, 13 are in Dayton itself and 11 come from towns including Kettering (3, 6 mi), Tipp City (2, 10 mi) and Beavercreek (1, 10 mi). The technicians on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 2,743 reviews; 17 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 (89%), quality (79%) and value (79%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "fair" and "honest". 7 are open on Saturdays. 4 list staff certifications (ASE) and 13 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 15 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 8 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 6 are family- or locally-owned and 11 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 21 of the technicians on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 6 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.
Data verified October 9, 2026
Listed for drivers in and around Dayton, OH, 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.
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Dan the Mower Medic
- Price
- Quality
- Small Engine
“If I didn't find someone to provide service I was going to be left with no choice but to purchase new equipment or have to hire somebody to care for my lawn until I could get my equipment repaired.”
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A & E Automotive Inc.
- Work
- A&e
“When I drove away, I had an indicator that my coolant level was low, which was caused by the coolant making its way through the system at higher RP Ms, but I didn't know this, so I returned (at about 5:45pm at this point) to see if the problem was re...”
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Mikes Motorwerks LLC
- Window Tinting
- BMW
- Price
“Mike's Motorworks not only offers basic car care like oil changes, tires and those types of things, they also have experienced mechanics for the more in depth issues.”
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Clayton Auto Service
“Services Tires, Steering & suspension repair, Auto exhaust system repair, General repairs & maintenance, Steering & suspension replacement, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Auto brake repair, Engine repair, Transmission repair, Brakes, Auto mainte...”
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Motor Medic
- Spark Plugs
- Quality
- Mechanic
“We thought we had all the maintenance history, but after Wes took the vehicle apart for a new timing belt (since it had close to 100,000 miles), he called to tell us it was marked as having been replaced already.”
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Ault & James Engine Rebuilding
“Amazing amount of knowledge and craftsmanship!”
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Floyd's Auto and Truck
“Temporarily closed due to power loss from tornado damage.”
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RC Enterprises
- Inspection
- Oil
- Vehicle
“The professionalism, honesty, kindness, explaining every detail, emails, pictures, text messages, the warranty and answering all questions was over the top!”
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Gateway Auto Clinic
“After several horror stories with other places where they damaged my car and attempted to lie about it I came to Gateway through a recommendation by a friend.”
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Accel Automotive
“The service team was waiting for me when I showed up for a Brake appointment - Got it in, replaced the failed parts, gave me a free inspection to ensure there was no safety concerns and the final touch”
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Musser's All in One Tire and Auto Center
“I have a lifted 4 wheel drive truck which is hard to find anyone to work on, Needless to say they have the right tools for any special need, I would definitely suggest this business to anyone.”
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John Pierce Auto Care
- The Future
- Fair
- Price
“Services Transmission, Air & cabin filter replacement, Steering & suspension repair, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, Wheel alignment, Brakes, Brake service & repair, Battery”
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Super Tech Automotive
“The guys here are super great I will diffently be going back to get what ever I need done on my car they explain everything that is done or needs to be done at a later time and are very polite and friendly”
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Duty Automotive
- Job
- Brake
- Price
“If you want premium service without paying premium prices, take your vehicle to Jack and his team at Duty Automotive to have it done right the first time!”
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Gallagher Tire & Automotive
- Oil
- Phone
- Price
“I called them on December 7th to request All Season performance tires and an oil change they had to order the tires I wanted and still made my appointment for the day and time that I was hoping for, the work was done on December 8th, they did the exa...”
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Beyer Service Center Inc.
- Honest
- Job
- Prices
“Services Transmission, Carburetor cleaning, Auto body & trim repair, Electrical repair, Air & cabin filter replacement, Exhaust, Tires, Auto exhaust system repair, General repairs & maintenance, Auto A/C recharge, Electrical, Auto engine diagnostic, ...”
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Centerville Automotive
“The staff was not only knowledgeable but also incredibly friendly and approachable, making me feel confident in my decision to choose them over any other auto repair company in the area.”
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Centerville Service Center
“I drive up from Hamilton just so they can service it because I know they'll be honest with me and tell me exactly what needs to be fixed without trying to upsell me.”
Engine Repair Services in Dayton, OH Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$718
Maximum cost
$5385
National Average
$2154
Avg Per Hour Rates
$106
$1855
$2992
Fair price range is based on 538 cost profiles
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Why do some listings show another city?
13 of the 24 shops are in Dayton itself and the rest come from other towns within 20 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.