Chris' Auto Service & Smog
“The best mechanic in town right here.”
Best Engine Repair & Rebuild near East Los Angeles, CA
These technicians serve East Los Angeles from nearby bases in Los Angeles.
15 technicians listed · 13 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
University Tire & Auto Service
“Thank you for all the details that needs to be done on my car I appreciate everything you gentlemen have done for me”
European Motors
“Mark was able to diagnose an electrical issue and have it fixed the next day”
Castellon's Tires
“Jose got my tire fixed in probably under 10 mins, wasn't timing.”
L.A. Tires
“I had an emergency when passing through town and they took me right away and fixed a small leak.”
Carotech Automotive & Complete Car Care Center
“Gary and his team were very transparent about what my car needed and, since it had been so long since I had any work done, there was some extra love needed.”
Listed for drivers in and around East Los Angeles, CA, 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: East Los Angeles, CA
The 15 technicians on this page are rated from 4.3 to 4.9 across 3,534 reviews; all 15 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these technicians on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), quality (82%) and punctuality (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the technicians on this page are "price", "attention to detail" and "diagnosis". 13 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. The services the technicians on this page list most often on their websites are check engine light (3), brake repair (2) and transmission repair (2). 3 list staff certifications (ASE) and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 5 websites of the technicians on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2010. 4 offer financing; 1 gives free estimates; 3 are family- or locally-owned and 5 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the technicians on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 7 list a public email and 5 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 East Los Angeles let me spread the cost?
4 of the 15 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.
Javier's Power Stroke Diesel Repair
“Javier is an excellent shop they have repair and bullet my proof Ford f250 my Dieswl truck for the last 4 years also my f150 gas truck, wey honest and get the job done.”
Hobart Auto Center
“I have a 2012 Chevy Sonic that was having some issues and the team made sure I was taken care of, allowed me to bring it back when the check engine light came back on and made sure I left with a well running vehicle.”
Electric Ave Silverlake
“I never feel like I'm being overcharged and I always feel like I'm being thoroughly taken care of.”
Muscle Tuner Auto
“Alex has been great with frequent work on my Gen 4 Mazda 3.”
Aamco Transmissions & Total Car Care
“Been communicating through process and doing their best to help with my old bmw.”
Son Auto Parts Co
“They are very attentive, and have a very friendly treatment, and they speak to you in English and Spanish!”
Team MPE #1 "mike's Performance Exhaust & Radiators"
“They work fast and the set up of the place is really neat, you can see them working on your car while you wait.”
Mid City Complete Auto
“Excellent service appreciate the patience and honesty got my car running like new again I recommend this place personally fair prices.”
Smog Check Star Acosta Smog Express and Auto Repair
“So friendly, customer service is 5🌟”
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